WANTED: 3 Point Hitch Kit for L48

RileyS13

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L48 w/SSQA, 4in1, Forks, Auger, 20' 14k tilt trailer, 2011 F250 CCSB 4x4 6.2L
Sep 29, 2024
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Cromberg, CA
I am looking for the complete hitch kit, but would also be interested in just the lower arms. I'm out near Reno, NV. If you don't have them, but have any tips on where to look, besides the dealer and Messicks, etc, I'm interested. Our local dealer tacks on nearly 50% above Kubota msrp :-(
 

PoTreeBoy

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L35 Ford 3930
Mar 24, 2020
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I am looking for the complete hitch kit, but would also be interested in just the lower arms. I'm out near Reno, NV. If you don't have them, but have any tips on where to look, besides the dealer and Messicks, etc, I'm interested. Our local dealer tacks on nearly 50% above Kubota msrp :-(
According to folks on this thread


the L3961 kit will fit the L48, even though it's not listed for it. The whole kit cost about what one lower arm replacement does.

I saw your other thread; don't use aftermarket arms. There have been reports of folks making pretzels out of them. The OEM arms are much heavier, maybe 3/4" thick, due to the geometry required.

Background: My L35, and apparently your L48, came from the dealer with the 3ph parts. But, since they have to be removed to install the backhoe, it was common for the parts to get separated from the tractor. The L39, L45, and L47 didn't come with the parts; the parts were an option, kit L3961. So, that's the main reason the L35 and L48 aren't mentioned on the kit description and instructions.
Note: if you get the kit, you may need different pins where the arms attach to the tractor. You could visit a dealer that has an L47 in stock and compare that area to your L48.
Note2: if you want more information, use the site search function for 'L3961' with and without my handle.
 
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RileyS13

New member

Equipment
L48 w/SSQA, 4in1, Forks, Auger, 20' 14k tilt trailer, 2011 F250 CCSB 4x4 6.2L
Sep 29, 2024
3
0
1
Cromberg, CA
According to folks on this thread


the L3961 kit will fit the L48, even though it's not listed for it. The whole kit cost about what one lower arm replacement does.

I saw your other thread; don't use aftermarket arms. There have been reports of folks making pretzels out of them. The OEM arms are much heavier, maybe 3/4" thick, due to the geometry required.

Background: My L35, and apparently your L48, came from the dealer with the 3ph parts. But, since they have to be removed to install the backhoe, it was common for the parts to get separated from the tractor. The L39, L45, and L47 didn't come with the parts; the parts were an option, kit L3961. So, that's the main reason the L35 and L48 aren't mentioned on the kit description and instructions.
Note: if you get the kit, you may need different pins where the arms attach to the tractor. You could visit a dealer that has an L47 in stock and compare that area to your L48.
Note2: if you want more information, use the site search function for 'L3961' with and without my handle.
Great info! Thank you!