Socket to remove the screw in ROPS pin

[cfreema]

I think I saw a thread where someone put a link to HF for a socket that fits the rectangular head of the screw on ROPS pins.
However, that link didn't work & I can't find this tool in my searches.
Does anyone know where or what the part number would be for such a thing?
I would like an easier way to raise/lower the ROPS while still using the factory pins.

 

[Russell King]

Search for four point sockets if it is square. Look at wing nut sockets if the square is not what you need.

That is all I can think of for you

 

[bbxlr8]

Mine was hard at first and I used a small adjustable that I kept in the toolbox. After a while and some WD40 it freed up & I do it to hand tight and don't bother with the wrench.

 

[Dustball]

How thick and wide is the rectangle portion of the head?

 

[MOOTS]

I think I saw a thread where someone put a link to HF for a socket that fits the rectangular head of the screw on ROPS pins.
However, that link didn't work & I can't find this tool in my searches.
Does anyone know where or what the part number would be for such a thing?
I would like an easier way to raise/lower the ROPS while still using the factory pins.

Got a picture?

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Not everyones "cup of tea", but here is what I did. YMMV.



https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/rops-pin-mod-updated-and-finished.63430/

 

[mikester]

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-speedload-wing-nut-bolt-driver

 

[Kennyd4110]

Search for four point sockets if it is square.

I think you mean 8-point sockets, they are used for square plugs.

 

[Russell King]

I think you mean 8-point sockets, they are used for square plugs.

No I meant 4 point, as shown below. Eight point would also work on square head plugs.

But someone showed the head in question and it is in fact a rectangular shape not square so neither 4 or 8 would seem to work. Possibly a larger 8 point could work but I would have to look at that geometry to figure that out.

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[MOOTS]

I think you mean 8-point sockets, they are used for square plugs.

12 point works too.

 

[Kennyd4110]

12 point works too.

If you like rounded corners

 

[chim]

I'd think someone with a few tools, an old socket and a welder can make something that fits.

 

[cfreema]

Search for four point sockets if it is square. Look at wing nut sockets if the square is not what you need.

That is all I can think of for you

I ended up buying a wing nut socket that is 8.2mm inside where the rectangle piece is 8.11 so should work nicely. Thanks for the idea (I hadn't heard of a wing nut socket before).

 

[cfreema]

Thanks all. I bought a wing nut socket from Amazon that has a 8.2mm opening (the rectangle piece is 8.11mm so I hope that will work. I did grease it up & it is easier however still take a while to take them on & off. I think the wing nut socket & driver will do the trick.

 

[cfreema]

Not everyones "cup of tea", but here is what I did. YMMV.



https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/rops-pin-mod-updated-and-finished.63430/

That looks good, however I don't have the tools or the know how to make my own pins. Nice job.

 

[MOOTS]

If you like rounded corners

Didn’t say it was right, I said it works!

 

[MOOTS]

Thanks all. I bought a wing nut socket from Amazon that has a 8.2mm opening (the rectangle piece is 8.11mm so I hope that will work. I did grease it up & it is easier however still take a while to take them on & off. I think the wing nut socket & driver will do the trick.

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I’d take that out exactly once, and replace with a regular bolt.

 

[cfreema]

I’d take that out exactly once, and replace with a regular bolt.

I"ve owned this tractor for a week now, and so far love it... but that right there I hate.
My BX had pins that slid out easily. This L3560 just barely fits in my barn door. So told the wifey I need a new building now

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious....
is there some reason why you can't put an open end wrench on the larger flats on the bigger portion of the pin ?

 

[chim]

Maybe cfreema isn't retired and needs the speed of a ratchet wrench or an impact gun to save time

Just noticed - he may need some teensy carabiners if he wants to use the lanyards.