Needed: Adjustable side link for Kubota

[mpsmith60]

UPDATE: Apparently Kubota (thru the guise of a zerk fitting on the ratchet) insert pins or a pin into one of the screw on leveling links. When you go to unscrew it, as it gets to the end the pin screws up the threads, so that you can't screw it into the (new) ratchet. Took the ratchet to my Kubota dealer and asked him how I was expected to use this "optional" ratchet with my old threaded link ends if taking them off screws up the threads (leaving you with two useless parts). He was unaware of it (on the B2650) because the parts diagram shows it as an "option" and does not show "pins" in the threaded ends on this model. He said he was going to make notes and contact Kubota re this. THEN, he went out in the yard and pulled off (see image) this assembly which came off another kubota (but I didn't get the model), and gave it to me for my ruined parts. He said that the setup he gave me bills out at like $200+ dollars. I was shocked. Came home put it on and it works like a champ. APPARENTLY, the original ratchet I bought was a replacement for the one he gave me (without pins on the threaded rods) so they can be used again. The ONLY other option would be to drill a whole opposite the zerk fitting, drill into the threaded section and drive out the pin that way, then you can reuse the threaded ends. I hope you can cancel your order, because it won't work as a direct replacement due to the stink'in pins Kubota inserts thru a zerk sized whole, as in, one way in, no way out... :-(

Oh, the proper one also has a clip welded on to hold the ratchet level in place. Sweet.

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Thanks for the update Pabco! I still prefer a leveling box because the crank handle is easier to reach and I was able to paint a band on it that indicates when it is level, which is really convenient.

 

[Pabco]

mpsmith60 - Understood. I'm just glad to have an adjustment method that works smoothly and quickly. Need to see if I can find one for the center link, as it is a different size and thread pitch than the side link. Enjoy your Labor Day.

 

[FDMTech]

@Pabco. Could you post the part number for the complete assembly?

 

[aczlan]

@Pabco. Could you post the part number for the complete assembly?

The parts diagram for the B2650 says that it should be: 6C170-65206 and list price is around $360

Aaron Z

 

[FDMTech]

Hmm, seeing as it's for a B series, it probably won't be sufficient for my M. I'd like one that cranks up and down like my MF. Maybe I should just buy the MF part and modify it to fit.

 

[aczlan]

Hmm, seeing as it's for a B series, it probably won't be sufficient for my M. I'd like one that cranks up and down like my MF. Maybe I should just buy the MF part and modify it to fit.

@Pabco has a B2650 and if you read their post they were getting one for their B2650, hence the B2650 part number.
Looks like most of the similar sized Kubotas are setup the same as your MX6000, might look at the parts diagram for the L5030 (available at: https://apps.kubotausa.com/illustrated-parts/ ).
That has a crank handle for the RH lift arm, but they don't list a PN for the whole assembly.

Aaron Z