3-Point Hitch Kubota B2410 - Replacing Bent Stabilizer

[Knight9]

Well, I sure made a mess out of my turnbuckle stabilizer on my 3PH. I had a large hook on my drawbar to allow me to pull harrows down my driveway. I went to hook up my chipper/shredder and didn't take off the hook. I lifted the 3PH a bit to get it into place and immediately felt something wasn't quite right. The drawbar hook and swung sideway, and when I raised the three point hitch, I bent the left turnbuckle stabilizer.

Looked like this:



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[Knight9]

I recall from some old threads on TractorbyNet that the B2710 and B2910 had an option of the telescopic style stabilizer and that there was an online option to get the setup as a kit. I found the kit at Telescopic Sta Bar Set (for "B" series) but unfortunately, Kubota does not allow them to ship to Canada. The lady at parts was extremely helpful though and emailed me the Kubota parts list. I looked the parts up at Kubota.ca to confirm they were correct and ordered through my dealer.

I received the parts within a few days. They all arrived in good order for $275 CAD.

 

[Knight9]

I took out the pins holding the lift arms on, loosened the bolt holding the main pin in and knocked it out to free the ends of the old turnbuckle stabilizers. In order to put the new end on, I had to be able to push the pin back through the frame. The left rear tire was in the way, so I jacked up the tractor and took it off. The rod went back in easily and the ends of the new telescopic stabilizers were in place.



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[Knight9]

Then, I laid out the rest of the pieces to ensure I put everything together in the right order.



I completed the installation and pinned everything in it's place.



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[Knight9]

I think it looks quite a bit better than what I had to deal with after "the incident" :thumbsup:

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[CanuckPT]

I just purchased a set of stabilizers from StabilWorks.com & I'm looking forwards to trying them out with my box blade.

 

[BeezFun]

My B2710 came with the telescoping stabilizers and I love them. You made a good decision.

 

[Knight9]

Thanks BeezFun. I'm hoping they are a LOT better than the old turnbuckle style.

 

[Knight9]

CanuckPT,

I saw a few threads on StabilWorks stabilizers. They look very solid and basically custom made. Let us know how they work out for you.

 

[peterc38]

I had a B7610 that I did the same thing on with parts from a B2910. It's a great mod, I like it a lot better than the turnbuckle style stabilizers.