I bought a used tractor and it doesnt have any parts of the 3 point hitch. Kubota wants $1800!!! OMG. There has to be other alternatives.... I am searching used. But what category hitch is it? There has to be a tractor that went into the pond or burnt down that I could get some parts from
My tractor didnt come with any components of the 3 point assembly
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je1279
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What parts are you missing? A picture of the rear would help. You can also possibly upgrade a couple of parts while you are at it.
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Aftermarket parts are 100% junk.
Look for used OEM parts or just foot the bill and buy new.
Look for used OEM parts or just foot the bill and buy new.
Look around online, I also recommend buying the:
Telescopic Stabilizer Kit, Part # L8430 - $185
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Telescopic Stabilizer Kit, Part # L8430 - $185
Compact Tractor 3 Point Hitch Kit CAT-1 - BK2
3 Point Compact Tractor Hitch Kit CAT-1 || Fits 25-45 HP Compact Tractors || Easy Installation || Can Be Retrofitted To Ford, Kubota, Yanmar, John Deere And Many Other Make Compact Tractors
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Had to look at your banner to see that you have an L3301. I believe that's a Cat 1 tractor. That price does seem a bit high for the lift arms and links, unless you're being quoted telescopic lift arms. Those are a little pricier, but I wouldn't have expected that much. I'm not talking about the the telescopic stabilizers someone else noted. But you'll want the stabilizers as well if you're missing everything else. Just make sure whether you need the inside stabilizers or the outside. There is a difference.
Something tells me somebody had a backhoe on that tractor and took the subframe off to sell the hoe as a package. Look for obvious scratches or marks that look like something used to be attached to the frame. It may well be that some of the clock time is a lot of idling as is common for a backhoe waiting for something to do.
Something tells me somebody had a backhoe on that tractor and took the subframe off to sell the hoe as a package. Look for obvious scratches or marks that look like something used to be attached to the frame. It may well be that some of the clock time is a lot of idling as is common for a backhoe waiting for something to do.
There's about 99% chance it's Cat 1. There's a Kubota item L3961 hitch kit available for the L39 and L45 TLB's that didn't come with the hitch, since they come equipped with backhoes. It's reported to fit other L models, including my L35, that did originally have the parts. I had been thinking about buying it just in case I ever had use for the 3 pt. Prompted by a less-than-pleasant welcome to the Facebook Kubota L-model owner's group and Uncle Sam's bonus bucks burning a hole in my pocket, I ordered one from my local dealer. I stressed that I was in no hurry so he could save special shipping. Total including sales tax was $505 or so. Two days later, he called to tell me it was in! Unfortunately, I was back home, 100 miles away. Next time down, I'll pick it up and take measurements, so folks like you can see it will fit their machine. But it may be a month or two.
As others have posted, the aftermarket arms are pretty weak. These tractors are narrow at the attachment point which requires pretty sharp offset bends to get out to the implement width. This causes bending in the arms that straight ones wouldn't see. The Kubota arms are thicker (and wider?) to compensate.
It is a Kubota l3301. I think I gotnthe right deal on the tractor. The FEL was off it as well.
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Looks like the drawbar is missing also. What may have been a good deal initially may cost you to get it with the functionality that you want.
Go to tractorhouse.com and look under dismantling. Might be something there. Good luck. I like the earlier referenced $185 online offering.
Those pictures REALLY helped!! I think I will try finding some used ones. I will check on tractorhouse.com. I also found L3301 Salvage (tractorpartsasap.com) Thanks guys.
Salvage looks like a great option, if the cost is reasonable, I suggest that you find a parts diagram so you can be clear on everything you need, including pins and clips. Do you have a manual for your tractor?
I believe that the L2501, L3301 and L3901 should all use the same 3pt parts.
I have a L3200 without loader, it is such a great little tractor, the rear pto 25 HP is a great fit for so many implements. I still recommend the telescopic stabilizer bars, they make mounting rear implements much easier.
You may find that you need some front weights at some point, I did without the loader.
welcome to the forum, good luck with your tractor.
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Thank you!!! I have emailed him!!! Fingers crossed, Im hoping he will ship!
Wow! It's help like this that makes this forum so great!
Walmart sells a kit for about $220, category 1.
As far as aftermarket being 100% junk........
It's 100% better than nothing.
As far as aftermarket being 100% junk........
It's 100% better than nothing.