L3400 heavy duty top link

[lenko99]

I have a Kubota L3400 and recently put a 3PH backhoe on it. The weak point looks like the top link to me.
Does anyone know if they make a heavy duty top link for the L3400? If they do I would like the part number so I can get one.

Many thanks in advance........


Steve:thumbsup:

 

[Army grunt]

I built one for the top link for mine. I used a piece of tubing that's rectangular its 1 1/2x4" with a plate that's welded to each side at each end an drilled with a place to put 2 pins at each end. once the high is set there's no need for adjustment.Any weld shop could make you one.
Army Grunt

 

[lenko99]

Many thanks, if you could post a picture it would be helpful. I can make one myself.

Steve

 

[jinman]

All I have to add is that if your toplink seems too weak, be sure your toplink hitch on the tractor is strong enough to support a heavier toplink. A backhoe can put tremendous shock loads on your tractor. If bolts start to break or the lift cover cracks, you'll have a mess on your hands.

 

[Army grunt]

Top link.If you look youll see the holes are egshaped. Ishould have welded a bushing in the holes.Another to do thing.
Army Grunt

 

[lenko99]

I mean the top link part of the tractor that is bolted to the rear housing. I am concerned about cracking or tearing the rear housing of the tractor apart. I hear some of the older tractors had a bracket that was "L" shaped.

Steve

 

[Army grunt]

Sorry
Army Grunt

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

I have the same tractor and purchased an older 3 pt backhoe a couple of years ago. There is actually a kit available to beef up your top link. I called Messicks and they fixed me right up. Less than $100 as I recall.

 

[lenko99]

Thanks for that info I will give them a call. I assume you have not had any problems with your setup.

Thanks
Steve

 

[jinman]

Steve, now I see you and I are on the same page. You are doing the right thing to make that mount stronger.:thumbsup:

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

Shoot me your email address and I will send you the pdf file that shows the brackets.

 

[lenko99]

I would appreciate it. My address: lenko99@yahoo.com


Many Thanks

Steve

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

Documents sent!

 

[lenko99]

Many thanks, I will call and get a new top link

Steve