Need advice on replacing Kubota LA723 FEL quick hitch

[Chuck51]

I managed to bend the quick hitch on one end of the loader on my L3130 tractor. My parts dealer is quoting $1350 for the bare hitch. I have another dealer suggesting a L2217quick hitch that he has in stock at $600 complete. I believe these normally go on LA526 FELs but it appears it will fit my loader. I do not want to undersize as I often load to max. loader capacity. Will I be making a mistake going with the cheaper quick hitch?

 

[TheOldHokie]

I managed to bend the quick hitch on one end of the loader on my L3130 tractor. My parts dealer is quoting $1350 for the bare hitch. I have another dealer suggesting a L2217quick hitch that he has in stock at $600 complete. I believe these normally go on LA526 FELs but it appears it will fit my loader. I do not want to undersize as I often load to max. loader capacity. Will I be making a mistake going with the cheaper quick hitch?

Common problem - just bend it back. A $0.00 repair.

Dan

 

[Chuck51]

Thanks. I had one other person recommend that but was afraid I might screw up the loader. I’ll give it a shot.

 

[D2Cat]

Get some ideas on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cgpYXVhajNQ

When using your loader be sure the pins are all the way down in the slots and lock the arms down. When a pin is not seated, that side of the bucket/tool twist and causes the results you have.

 

[Chuck51]

Get some ideas on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cgpYXVhajNQ

When using your loader be sure the pins are all the way down in the slots and lock the arms down. When a pin is not seated, that side of the bucket/tool twist and causes the results you have.

My problem is not with the center “bar” but with a twisted mating surface on one side of the hitch. I think I’m going to have to run the inner edge into a rock or tree to get it to twist back. This is where I get a bit nervous.

 

[D2Cat]

My problem is not with the center “bar” but with a twisted mating surface on one side of the hitch. I think I’m going to have to run the inner edge into a rock or tree to get it to twist back. This is where I get a bit nervous.

Show a picture of your problem.

 

[hedgerow]

My problem is not with the center “bar” but with a twisted mating surface on one side of the hitch. I think I’m going to have to run the inner edge into a rock or tree to get it to twist back. This is where I get a bit nervous.

I would take it off the tractor and use a hyd press to straight it out. I wouldn't use the tractor and loader to straight it. I have straighten several with a 100 ton press.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yep post a picture of what your dealing with.