Loader Price gouging on parts

[maybar]

I just happened to go back and read the original post. He says it is a "Shoulder Bolt" I challenge anyone to go to a Tractor Supply and buy a Shoulder bolt, in addition, probably metric, and specific hardness from a $1.50 per pound bin. This bolt had to do with a loader, so the bolt needs to meet manufacturers specifications for this loader to be covered under warranty. If this hardware store bolt breaks causing untold damages, who is responsible? I don't have a ax to grind either way on this matter, just a couple observations. Ken Sweet

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Was waiting to see who really read the OP. "Shoulder Bolt" but that still probably doesn't make it worth 10 bucks unless it would be 2" diameter x 8" long.

 

[BobF]

I just happened to go back and read the original post. He says it is a "Shoulder Bolt" I challenge anyone to go to a Tractor Supply and buy a Shoulder bolt, in addition, probably metric, and specific hardness from a $1.50 per pound bin. This bolt had to do with a loader, so the bolt needs to meet manufacturers specifications for this loader to be covered under warranty. If this hardware store bolt breaks causing untold damages, who is responsible? I don't have a ax to grind either way on this matter, just a couple observations. Ken Sweet

$1.50/#? I never suggested it. This is NOT a load carrying bolt. It's a pivot for the quick attach levers. It carries zero weight.

It's NOT worth $10 by any stretch.

I'm done.

 

[jwcinpk]

I agree with Bob! It's not worth $10 and I too replaced the same bolt with a hardware store bolt on my 3316 hst loader. I'm gonna check the price just for kicks. We'll see if it's dealers or KMW/Mahindra.

 

[Solo]

When I saw shoulder bolt I knew it would be high. I priced a shoulder bolt for a Kubota BX mower deck for the wheels. I think it was around $10.

Solo

 

[bnmccoy]

I replaced the Allen head shoulder bolt that the skid steer quick attach levers use to connect to the spring latch pin. Bought it at a Fastenal store for $2 or $3 IIRC. Not available at ACE, Homedepot, or Lowe's; had some at my work but with too long of shoulder..... Now they are secured with Locktite..... I posted about same somewhere on here. Was not metric.

Bob

 

[SPYDERLK]

I replaced the Allen head shoulder bolt that the skid steer quick attach levers use to connect to the spring latch pin. Bought it at a Fastenal store for $2 or $3 IIRC. Not available at ACE, Homedepot, or Lowe's; had some at my work but with too long of shoulder..... Now they are secured with Locktite..... I posted about same somewhere on here. Was not metric.

Bob

You found a shoulder bolt at Fastenal that had the right diameter and length shoulder. :drink: The store in my area is not that well stocked on "specials", and prices are high. A true stroke of luck. Makes your day. McMaster Carr wouldve charged as much, and then shipping.
larry

 

[radman1]

I lost the metric bolt in my 3710 Kubota several years ago. It was about 5" long, about 5/8 diameter (metric equivalient) and a small ring welded on the head so it was easier to screw in and out. The price 8-9 years ago was $56 plus shipping. Bought my own for about $4 and weld on a ring. Painted it and done. If you don't like the parts prices, there are other alternatives for the simple stuff.

 

[DavesTractor]

It's all about what is in stock. It is a rare thing that we charge anything to a regular customer for a bolt we have in a bin, unless it is special, then it's generally just a couple of bucks. But if there is a special sort of bolt that we do not stock, and we order just one or two, we will pay a couple of bucks for the bolt, plus inbound shipping of about $8-$10, unless it comes via a stock order where it rides along cheap. So the actual item isn't the real cost, it is getting it in stock. I bet the dealer would have $9 in that one bolt. So he should sell it as $2, plus $8 freight? That wouldn't sit well either.

The only way everyone wins is for the dealers to carry everything a person might need via regular stock orders, but it is tough to know just what someone will break. Experience helps.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

It's all about what is in stock. It is a rare thing that we charge anything to a regular customer for a bolt we have in a bin, unless it is special, then it's generally just a couple of bucks. But if there is a special sort of bolt that we do not stock, and we order just one or two, we will pay a couple of bucks for the bolt, plus inbound shipping of about $8-$10, unless it comes via a stock order where it rides along cheap. So the actual item isn't the real cost, it is getting it in stock. I bet the dealer would have $9 in that one bolt. So he should sell it as $2, plus $8 freight? That wouldn't sit well either.
The only way everyone wins is for the dealers to carry everything a person might need via regular stock orders, but it is tough to know just what someone will break. Experience helps.[/quote]

I think that by the time most of us get it figured out, were done. :laughing:

 

[Reg]

I just happened to go back and read the original post. He says it is a "Shoulder Bolt" I challenge anyone to go to a Tractor Supply and buy a Shoulder bolt, in addition, probably metric, and specific hardness from a $1.50 per pound bin. This bolt had to do with a loader, so the bolt needs to meet manufacturers specifications for this loader to be covered under warranty. If this hardware store bolt breaks causing untold damages, who is responsible? I don't have a ax to grind either way on this matter, just a couple observations. Ken Sweet

Whatever you get from the $1.50 a pound bin will probably work a lot better than the MISSING one described in the original post.

Dunno who is "responsible" for the absent part.
Presumably it doesn't break if it ain't there ???