ROPS Quick Attach Pin

BotaBob20

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2020 Kubota MX5400
Mar 22, 2021
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I am just so over having to unscrew bolts from my ROPS every time I bring tractor inside, maybe one day i'll get a bigger garage, but until then i want to find something that is "quick release" to fold my ROPS down. I get it may void warranty, i'm past that stage.

Been trying to find like Grade 8 Hitch Pin or Clevis Pin close to size. Anyone else do this or have suggestions. I believe the pin is a 5/8x6" threaded bolt. I found a grade 8 5/8x6" Hitch Pin, but if i had to guess my threads are going to throw me off. Ideally would find a 9/16 pin of some sort in grade 8, but i'm not sure something like that exists. Think going all the way down to 1/2 clevis pin is going to rattle like crazy.
 

lynnmor

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B2601-1
May 3, 2021
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Red Lion
I am just so over having to unscrew bolts from my ROPS every time I bring tractor inside, maybe one day i'll get a bigger garage, but until then i want to find something that is "quick release" to fold my ROPS down. I get it may void warranty, i'm past that stage.

Been trying to find like Grade 8 Hitch Pin or Clevis Pin close to size. Anyone else do this or have suggestions. I believe the pin is a 5/8x6" threaded bolt. I found a grade 8 5/8x6" Hitch Pin, but if i had to guess my threads are going to throw me off. Ideally would find a 9/16 pin of some sort in grade 8, but i'm not sure something like that exists. Think going all the way down to 1/2 clevis pin is going to rattle like crazy.
Can you use any of these?
 

ken erickson

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B7100 hst, 2650 front mount snowblower, L2501 hst qa loader
Nov 21, 2010
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Just a thought. These are hardened quick release axles that do come in 5/8 inch dia. although the most common size is 1/2 inch.
This type of quick release is pretty full proof as long as the hole is sized correctly.

Here is a link to a company that supplies many types of QD pins in a variety of lengths, diameters and styles.
double-acting-pin.html





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