Looking for a draw bar M4500DT

[kdpearson]

Does anyone have recommendations for finding a draw bar for an M4500DT? I'm looking for one.

Thanks,
Ken

 

[JohnDB]

Does anyone have recommendations for finding a draw bar for an M4500DT? I'm looking for one.

Thanks,
Ken

I could measure mine and send you the dimensions if you want to make one. The original is 2 pieces bolted, but one could be fabricated easily, out of 25 or 30 mm steel flats.

 

[kdpearson]

I could measure mine and send you the dimensions if you want to make one. The original is 2 pieces bolted, but one could be fabricated easily, out of 25 or 30 mm steel flats.

That would be very helpful, thank you!

 

[JohnDB]

Both pieces are made out of 65mm x 32mm flat bar, the hacksaw and file don't like it much so it's not low carbon steel. 2 x M18 grade 9 bolts hold the clevis together. The main towing eye is about 26.5mm dia, the 3 pivot holes are almost perfect 25mm dia, close fit on the pin. The whole lot weighs 15kg, so I think they were going for the reciprocal of power to weight ratio. Hope the dimensions on the bar are clear enough but if they aren't, or I've missed something, say so and I'll sketch it up.

 

[kdpearson]

Both pieces are made out of 65mm x 32mm flat bar, the hacksaw and file don't like it much so it's not low carbon steel. 2 x M18 grade 9 bolts hold the clevis together. The main towing eye is about 26.5mm dia, the 3 pivot holes are almost perfect 25mm dia, close fit on the pin. The whole lot weighs 15kg, so I think they were going for the reciprocal of power to weight ratio. Hope the dimensions on the bar are clear enough but if they aren't, or I've missed something, say so and I'll sketch it up.

Thank you Sir! I have one for my L345dt that I can use as a model but the exact dimensions are very helpful!

 

[JohnDB]

Thank you Sir! I have one for my L345dt that I can use as a model but the exact dimensions are very helpful!

You are welcome.