Fit Kubota B5320 ballast box to Cat1 Pat's Easy Change

[Stu J]

I recently bought a set of Pat's easy change QH for my B2301. So far I'm real happy with it. Yesterday I picked up a used B5320 ballast box, got home and found out that the lower holes in it are only 3/4" instead of 7/8" like all of my other attachments. I went ahead and attached it with some other 3/4" top link pins I have and it goes on fine but the back end of the Pat's is a bit tight against the wall of the box. I am debating about whether I should grind a bit of material from the pat's or maybe just dimple the wall of the box or just let it wear in a bit. I think it only needs about 1/16" or 1/8" to make it clear.

I don't think the 3/4" pins are going to be a problem with the locks on the Pat's.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Stu

 

[Paul Allwood]

If it was me I would try filing the inside edge of the holes for the lower pins to move the pins further from the box.

 

[Stu J]

If it was me I would try filing the inside edge of the holes for the lower pins to move the pins further from the box.

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Thanks. I have thought of that too. I'll take a closer look at that today. I have some 1/4" plate that I can use to weld onto the existing tabs and drill new holes if need be.

 

[Paul Allwood]

Sounds like you have it under control.