I apologize if this should be in another but it best fit my questions. I recently acquired a L3750 for a great price. 20 hrs on a new engine. But after that it just set. My first tractor but I'm familiar with normal operation on others. The tractor is starting and driving. Hydraulics work great until a hose blows, been getting those replaced. I know it’s an old tractor but you buy what you can afford. A 1988 btw. The grill pieces and headlights are gone and parts are hard to come by. I’m just trying to find a way to get protect radiator and battery. Wondering if you all have an idea. I’ve thought of just getting a different front from a similar and modify as needed to fit. I’ve also thought about getting a newer model brush guard and modify it to fit. Suggestions or ideas greatly appreciated! One last question, is there a 3 point hitch kit that will work with this model? Sorry this was long. Thanks!
L3750DT Radiator and Battery Protection
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I can't help but to say no shame in buying within your budget. Good luck! Someone may have some ideas coming.
Runs With Scissors
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Depending on your metal working skill level, there are tons of things to do.
As an entry level idea, I think a piece of properly cut, and well placed, "expanded metal" would do the trick.
Off the top of my head I would use the those top 2 bolts for the radiator to secure it, with a couple of washers to back it up, on the top.
(I am assuming the battery is in front of the radiator and not pictured)
Then bend/shape the expanded metal over the battery and in front of it, then again use bolts and washers to secure it to the battery deck.
This is just an example of what I call "expanded metal".
Lots of styles/thickness/materials to choose from
As an entry level idea, I think a piece of properly cut, and well placed, "expanded metal" would do the trick.
Off the top of my head I would use the those top 2 bolts for the radiator to secure it, with a couple of washers to back it up, on the top.
(I am assuming the battery is in front of the radiator and not pictured)
Then bend/shape the expanded metal over the battery and in front of it, then again use bolts and washers to secure it to the battery deck.
This is just an example of what I call "expanded metal".
Lots of styles/thickness/materials to choose from
Thanks run
Thanks. I really appreciate it. My father in law welded and fabricated his whole life and could help me with that. Great idea.
Russell King
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There is a member on here that has a salvage yard in California for the L-series tractors
pick on this link for @007kubotaguy and send him a message. I will also post his business website or phone number later when I have it (hopefully by Saturday)
There are many pictures that show a three point system so it did exist.
I would ask @007kubotaguy if he has a grill, and hood and headlights and the three point parts.
Here is a picture of the front that shows the lower end of the grill attaching to where the front weigh bracket area. It might look similar to this grill if you used bar stock like a louver, then add perforated metal inside as a screen.
What is on the front of the tractor?
pick on this link for @007kubotaguy and send him a message. I will also post his business website or phone number later when I have it (hopefully by Saturday)
There are many pictures that show a three point system so it did exist.
I would ask @007kubotaguy if he has a grill, and hood and headlights and the three point parts.
Here is a picture of the front that shows the lower end of the grill attaching to where the front weigh bracket area. It might look similar to this grill if you used bar stock like a louver, then add perforated metal inside as a screen.
What is on the front of the tractor?
There’s a loader on it. Pretty much between the radiator tray and the back of the loader is nothing. I’ll try to find a pic.
One of the main use for the grill is to keep small dried chaff from plugging up your radiator. You could look for old window screens that are about the same size as your radiator and put it right up against it. I just threw out some that would have been close to same size. Best would be metal screening...
I would work on cleaning that radiator up sooner vs. later. If it's clogged up, you risk over heating and warping the head.
Compressed air, blowing from the backside, to blow junk out the front. Maybe some foam cleaner...
I would work on cleaning that radiator up sooner vs. later. If it's clogged up, you risk over heating and warping the head.
Compressed air, blowing from the backside, to blow junk out the front. Maybe some foam cleaner...
Thank you very much. I will do that. I didn’t catch that. I actually got ahold of Lance Newhall and he had the parts I needed.