L4200 3 Point Parts

[Parshal]

Here's a pic of my new to me L4200 I just picked up. 1750 hours. The guy used it for the FEL and never used the 3 point so it needs a few parts. I'm hoping you guys can point me the cheaper direction rather than factory parts. It needs a seat belt and toplink for sure. The toplink is outrageously expensive. It could use new turnbuckles for the lower link holder. I don't think I need a drawbar since I have no plans to tow anything but I'm sure there are other options, too.

I have no idea what sized universal toplink would be best for a mower and grader blade.

I noticed the engine doesn't stop when I remove the key which seems to be a fuse, fusible link or relay problem. I'll have to take a closer look at that but that's not a huge issue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Tractor Supply has a top link that will probably work, they may even have turn buckles.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/countylinereg;-adjustable-top-link-cat-1-extra-long

 

[Parshal]

Thanks Eric. I'd seen different length toplinks and I wasn't sure if there was a specific size that would work best.

 

[hodge]

Tractor Supply has a top link that will probably work, they may even have turn buckles.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/countylinereg;-adjustable-top-link-cat-1-extra-long

I don't think that Tractor Supply sells turnbuckles- I haven't seen them online, or in the store. Some folks resort to using fencing turnbuckles, which won't work for long.
Weaver's Tractor Parts sells generic turnbuckle setups, and you can get them on Ebay.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

To get the correct length top link.
Put the lower 3pt draft arms parallel to the ground. (assuming that you are on a flat surface)
Measure straight out parallel with the lower arms to the pin location of the lower arms.
Should be around 24"-25"
That is your true mid stroke length.

Now purchase a top link that is that measurement when it is in the middle of it's adjustment range. This way you will have an equal amount of adjustment in each direction.

 

[Parshal]

Great way to do it!

 

[Eric McCarthy]

The link from TSC goes from 20-32 inches, and your right Hodge they dont sell turn buckles. I thought they may have since it is a common part. I learned that after browsing threw the site.

 

[Parshal]

I know seat belts are pretty generic. Anyone know a good place to get them other than the dealer? The best price I've found is around $160.

 

[olthumpa]

If you have an Auto junk yard around you that will let you look around, look for an older SUV middle seat belt from the back seat.

 

[hodge]

The link from TSC goes from 20-32 inches, and your right Hodge they dont sell turn buckles. I thought they may have since it is a common part. I learned that after browsing threw the site.

I'm learning that turnbuckles aren't common. A neighbor has a JD 750, which I just built stabilizers for. He had tried to buy new turnbuckles, and even Mother Deere didn't have them anymore.