Wanted: LA650 loader wedge bolts

[oregontrail]

I bought a Kubota LA650 loader that is missing the wedge bolts needed for mounting it to my tractor (L3450DT); the part number is 75540-56810. Messicks wants a fortune for them. I'm in the Pacific NW and would appreciate suggestions of any salvage yard that might have something like that (if it's even conceivable that they might).

I'm also rebuilding the loader hydraulics, and would love to know what the length measurements are for the hoses from the hydraulic block on the tractor to the loader control valve, if anyone knows.

Thanks,
John

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The chances of you finding a good used set is going to be near to impossible.
You could have someone make you a set, as they are a pretty simple design.
I would make them if it was mine.
I have a Woods loader on my L3450 so I can't help with the line measurement.

 

[oregontrail]

The chances of you finding a good used set is going to be near to impossible.
You could have someone make you a set, as they are a pretty simple design.
I would make them if it was mine.
I have a Woods loader on my L3450 so I can't help with the line measurement.

Thanks for your response, I was afraid of that. Looks like it should be only moderately hard to make, but I wish I had the specs.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Thanks for your response, I was afraid of that. Looks like it should be only moderately hard to make, but I wish I had the specs.

Total length 10", 5" for the wedge and 5" for the bolt.
Measure width and height of the pocket in the front of the loader frame that will give you the 2 other dimensions.
Measure the diameter of the bolt hole, this should be the same as the width of the wedge.
The wedge is the height of the bolt angled back 2" to the height of the total width.
Use a grade 8 fine thread bolt and 2 nuts each
Steel should be mild steel then after welding heated then quench hardened in oil.

 

[Lil Foot]

Anybody got a pic of this wedge bolt?
I've never seen one.

 

[Russell King]

I was also wondering what they look like so found this on Messick’s. Look at the price of that thing!