3-Point Hitch 2014 LS 4046 3PT Hitch Frame Bracket Bolt Head Size

[psucmu]

Hi all,

I have a 2014 LS 4046 which is about 5 hours away at our property. The two brackets that attach the 3 pt hitch to the axle/frame need replaced, i have the replacement parts on site. It consists of two brackets and two bolts for each two brackets. I'm picking up some impact sockets and am heading over there in a couple of weeks. If anyone owns a similar tractor and can get me the socket size it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Bluesteel]

Hi all,

I have a 2014 LS 4046 which is about 5 hours away at our property. The two brackets that attach the 3 pt hitch to the axle/frame need replaced, i have the replacement parts on site. It consists of two brackets and two bolts for each two brackets. I'm picking up some impact sockets and am heading over there in a couple of weeks. If anyone owns a similar tractor and can get me the socket size it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I have an identical same year tractor. I'll measure it and get back with you.

 

[psucmu]

I have an identical same year tractor. I'll measure it and get back with you.

Thanks!

 

[Bluesteel]

Thanks!

22 mm

 

[Bluesteel]

Thanks!

Curious, did the bolt just come loose and fall out or did it break off?

Also, I believe the bolt size is M14x2x35L

 

[Diggin It]

Curious, did the bolt just come loose and fall out or did it break off?

He didn't say anything about that. He's replacing the brackets. All the hardware is on site and he wants to have the right tools available when he gets there. Yes, I see the picture only shows one bolt, however ....

Me, I'd had just bought a whole metric and SAE set if I didn't already have them.

 

[Bluesteel]

He didn't say anything about that. He's replacing the brackets. All the hardware is on site and he wants to have the right tools available when he gets there. Yes, I see the picture only shows one bolt, however ....

Me, I'd had just bought a whole metric and SAE set if I didn't already have them.

I read and fully understood the original post. Replacing the brackets, having the parts, distance away, etc. The reason I asked about the missing bolt is just that, he didn't mention it so that's why I asked. I wanted to know if something specific happened or whether others should be aware of an issue or defect.

I also could said to buy a set of sockets but the question was what is the socket size.

 

[psucmu]

Curious, did the bolt just come loose and fall out or did it break off?

Also, I believe the bolt size is M14x2x35L

Hi, I didn't realize there were additional comments to this thread. To answer: I ordered replacement brackets and bolts for both sides.

On the one side, one bolt is loose, the other is snapped off. I'm still going to have to remove the bolt that snapped off. On the other side, the part of the bracket that attaches to the three point hitch is broken off.

Not to complicate matters, I have a Milwaukee 3/4 Drive M18 Fuel impact wrench. Most 3/4 inch drive impact socket sets that I've seen don't include sizes down to 22mm. I'm buying a one off, hence the need for the size.

Thanks.

 

[Bluesteel]

Hi, I didn't realize there were additional comments to this thread. To answer: I ordered replacement brackets and bolts for both sides.

On the one side, one bolt is loose, the other is snapped off. I'm still going to have to remove the bolt that snapped off. On the other side, the part of the bracket that attaches to the three point hitch is broken off.

Not to complicate matters, I have a Milwaukee 3/4 Drive M18 Fuel impact wrench. Most 3/4 inch drive impact socket sets that I've seen don't include sizes down to 22mm. I'm buying a one off, hence the need for the size.

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What I found interesting is how your brackets are different than mine. The brackets on my tractor are all one piece. The brackets are part of the lower frame stabilizers that are painted blue. I don't know if frame stabilizers is the correct terminology or not but they run toward the middle of the tractor where the front bracket for the backhoe is located. There are two main bolts like you have pictured, two lower bolts in the case at the differential then it is bolted to the tractor at the front of the bracket. I just thought it was odd the same year and model of tractor would be different.

 

[Bluesteel]

What I found interesting is how your brackets are different than mine. The brackets on my tractor are all one piece. The brackets are part of the lower frame stabilizers that are painted blue. I don't know if frame stabilizers is the correct terminology or not but they run toward the middle of the tractor where the front bracket for the backhoe is located. There are two main bolts like you have pictured, two lower bolts in the case at the differential then it is bolted to the tractor at the front of the bracket. I just thought it was odd the same year and model of tractor would be different.

My mistake, there are only the two main bolts in the rear. No lower bolts.