B3030 PITA

[ronjhall]

Going back aways. It was recommended that a heavy duty top link bracket be installed when using heavy rear attachments. do not know if it is available for the B3030. I bought mine because of the heavy rear blade I have. It also comes with the BL4690 backhoe.
You brackets sounds like the original 2 piece that came on my B2910. The heavy duty bracket is one piece and has more bolts holding it on.

 

[Sully2]

Going back aways. It was recommended that a heavy duty top link bracket be installed when using heavy rear attachments. do not know if it is available for the B3030. I bought mine because of the heavy rear blade I have. It also comes with the BL4690 backhoe.
You brackets sounds like the original 2 piece that came on my B2910. The heavy duty bracket is one piece and has more bolts holding it on.

I dont have any REALLY heavy impliments ( for a tractor to lift) but I have already bought heavier top links. I bent the rod end of the factory top link and called Kubota to see what they wanted for a new toplink...because I was told..by them..that the rod end COULDNT be unscrewed and replaced (??????) Kubota wanted $220 for a new toplink....

I went to TSC and bought a "China's Best" of the same length and much heavier for $19.95 and with the help of my farmer buddy got the factory link unscrewed and straightened and back into service.
( I should have realized that Kubota was going to give me a royal screwing on each and every part..but it didnt sink in until I had to pay $150 to replace a HEADLIGHT COVER!!!!!! ) which was the LAST Kubota item I'll ever buy!

Many many toplinks in the stable now and that way I can leave them on each impliment and dont have to keep re-adjusting them when I change impliments

The bracket on the tractor is more than heavy enough built though

 

[ronjhall]

I found a OEM top link on ebay. $20 including shipping. Looks better than original one.
I have 2 china top links. Plus a hydraulic top link. I only use the hydraulic top link on attachments that require adjustment while using them.

 

[swmpbgy1]

I found a OEM top link on ebay. $20 including shipping. Looks better than original one.
I have 2 china top links. Plus a hydraulic top link. I only use the hydraulic top link on attachments that require adjustment while using them.

Try a 20" hunk of heavy chain.....much cheaper and it won't bend!

FWIW.......
Swmpbgy1

 

[Sully2]

Try a 20" hunk of heavy chain.....much cheaper and it won't bend!

FWIW.......
Swmpbgy1

Kinda tough to adjust the attack angle on a back blade or a landscape rake with a chain?? I havent figured out yet how to PUSH a chain??

 

[swmpbgy1]

Kinda tough to adjust the attack angle on a back blade or a landscape rake with a chain?? I havent figured out yet how to PUSH a chain??

Sorry for the post.....your original post didn't really say what you were doing with the 3pt......just assumed for brush hogging......saw your implements in your sig.

Swmpbgy1