What's that thing called?

[cliffa]

I've had my L3830 for a few years now. It came with a straight, solid metal bar with some holes in it, about 1"x2"x24", that slid into the rear of the tractor which I placed a ball on and used to tow trailers.

It's gone missing and I need to buy a new one. I *thought* it was called a drawbar, but noplace I've looked has anything like it. The only drawbars I can find are the other version that goes into a 3-point hitch. There was something else called a swinging drawbar, but it was nowhere near as heavy and was not straight.

So, anyone know what the actual name is and, even better, where I can find one?

Cliff

 

[MarkLeininger]

Kubota Tractor Parts Page

 

[radioman]

I think that piece you are referring to was custom made . Was your tractor previously owned ?

 

[cliffa]

I think that piece you are referring to was custom made . Was your tractor previously owned ?

No, it was brand-new from Kubota. As I recall, the owner's manual (which has also gone missing) showed how to install it.

 

[cliffa]

Kubota Tractor Parts Page

That's them! Thank you. Whew, kinda pricey. They also don't list the 3830, hmm ...

Cliff

 

[actionaj]

Thats a draw bar you can probably get one cheaper at Rural King or TSC.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Tractor Supply has a solid flat bar that the rounded ends fit in the 3ph arms. It has holes in it to attach a ball or other things. When I bought mine a couple of years ago it wasn't that expensive.

 

[SnowRidge]

You could check with a machine shop and ask how much they would want to make one. Assuming they had the appropriate bar stock on hand, they wouldn't have to do more than whack a piece off and drill a few holes in it.

Just curious, how did something like that go missing?

 

[Harvest Moon]

Kubota Tractor Parts Page

I know things are expensive but I'm rarely this surprised. I've had mine just tossed to the side in my shed.... Now I'm thinking about bringing it in at night and chaining it to the radiator.

It's just a hunk of metal with some holes in it, wow.

 

[radioman]

No, it was brand-new from Kubota. As I recall, the owner's manual (which has also gone missing) showed how to install it.

I stand corrected.