3 Pt Hitch Check Chains - Turnbuckles - cheap

[ttj49]

Where are you located in Southern Illinois, in general? you don't have to post exactly where.

I know a couple individuals that sell new and used equipment and you might be able to find a decent brush hog through one of them.

I'm Between Collinsville, IL and Highland, IL, about 30 to the east of St. Louis Missouri. Any info would be greatly appreciated......thanks...!

 

[Gundoctor]

I got these from Hodge for my BX2230. The best deal yet. Forget those chains & turnbuckles for ever.


David Pidgeon

 

[Benhameen]

I'm Between Collinsville, IL and Highland, IL, about 30 to the east of St. Louis Missouri. Any info would be greatly appreciated......thanks...!

You're a little further north west then I am here in SI, im located between Marion and Carbondale. The closet one of the two places would be right outside of Herrin Il. on Christmas tree rd. its just a few miles west off of I-57 at the Johnston City exit.

What size are you looking for? The next time I go by there ill stop and see what he has and post it on here for you.

 

[ttj49]

You're a little further north west then I am here in SI, im located between Marion and Carbondale. The closet one of the two places would be right outside of Herrin Il. on Christmas tree rd. its just a few miles west off of I-57 at the Johnston City exit.

What size are you looking for? The next time I go by there ill stop and see what he has and post it on here for you.

I'd like to go with a 5 ft, thinking my B7200 will handle it okay, if I keep the blades sharp.... If not, then a 4 footer would be fine. Years ago I powered a Woods RM59 5 foot finish mower, but used it much like a bush hog, and ate a few belts in the process....the reason I'd like to stay with a gear drive, single blade unit for the heavy stuff... Thanks and if you find something that looks like a good deal, I don't mind driving....

 

[ttj49]

I bought a B7200HST and some of the 3 pt parts were missing, including one of the check chains, which is really just a turnbuckle. Found this place that sells turnbuckles very similar to the ones that come on Kubotas and other small tractors....cheap. Less than 6 bucks for the 6 x 1/2. I'll just add the clevis pins and I believe it will work fine. Shipping is a bit high. 10 bucks for two, but it's better than 114 from Kubota for one. Might be worth checking out:

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Rigging-Supplies-Hardware/Eye-Eye-Galvanized-Turnbuckles

Update on the cheap turnbuckles I ordered from US Cargo Control. Hitched up a 5 ft. blade and moved a little snow for a few hours. They held up okay, they prevented sway, seems strong enough. I actually think they'll handle just about anything the B7200 will handle. I'm glad I went with the 6 inch buckle with the 1/2 inch threaded rod. I don't think anything less would hold up.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/timestreasures/Kubota pics/CAM01516_zpsf0f9ab2c.jpg

 

[ttj49]

I certainly do hope that the turnbuckles you have found will work- it would be awesome to have such an affordable solution available to tractor owners. Kubota isn't the only manufacturer that still puts turnbuckles on tractors- almost all of them do. John Deere still does, but their turnbuckles are only 8 inches long, total! They are super short, and it isn't possible to make a set of telescoping stabilizers that will function properly for them. LS puts telescoping stabilizers on their tractors, but it is a weak design- I have built sets to replace them. So, the problem continues to exist, meaning that solutions will continue to be necessary. The stabilizers that I build are a luxury item, not a necessity. So, again, an affordable alternative is a great thing for everyone. When I have an interested party say that they don't have the funds necessary for a set, I can always direct them to a solution that fits their budget. So, will you keep us posted on how they do?

Update on the cheap turnbuckles I ordered from US Cargo Control. Hitched up a 5 ft. blade and moved a little snow for a few hours. They held up okay, they prevented sway, seems strong enough. I actually think they'll handle just about anything the B7200 will handle. I'm glad I went with the 6 inch buckle with the 1/2 inch threaded rod. I don't think anything less would hold up.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee72/timestreasures/Kubota pics/CAM01516_zpsf0f9ab2c.jpg