#50 Better than a Linchpin???
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- I've lost the linchpin(s) on my Land Pride FDR1660 rear mount grooming mower more times than I care to mention. I figured there had to be a better solution, and today I think I found it. Here are some product suggestions. These are Amazon Affiliate links, so purchasing will help this channel by providing a small commission while not costing you any more. Thank you for your support!
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Some people spell it Lynchpin or Linchpin. Or even Lynch Pin or Linch Pin.
This may apply to the B2301, B2401, LX2610, LX series, BX series, L series, MX series, M series, and even many other Kubota, John Deere, Mahindra, or other brands of tractors.
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I have the same finish mower and experienced same thing
Loosing the pins
I have used the other pins for different applications but did not think about for my finish mower
Excellent share
Thanks
Phil
Thanks Phil. I've been walking the field for a year hoping to find the lost spacers. I've only found one.
That is what I have gone to using Ed. I have had much the same experience losing parts when brush steals my securement pins. I agree with Dave. great drone shot at the end. Good job Ed.
Thanks Gary. Glad I’m not alone!
Thank you! This is the info I needed to fix the wheels on a large garden wagon.
Great!
Yep, PTO pins are better in many cases for sure.
Been watching for a while, and every video you remind me of my uncle Mike… over 30 years ago. Same mannerisms and farmer look. He’s still going at 90+ but down to 300-ish acres.
Thanks for the memories and good info.
Thanks for your kind comments, and god bless your uncle Mike!
I lose just as many of those PTO pins as I do the traditional Lynch pins. I've lost several off of just my finish mower, and dozens off of my bale spikes. If you really want to keep something in place, get the big hairpin style.
Thanks Jody. So far so good, but I’ll see what happens this summer. Appreciate your suggestion! -Ed
😵❌❌ Been there...Done that: If your luck is anything like mine, after 30 years of using finish mowers with those darn spacers and lynch pins, you'll be out $3.49 X 4 (plus spacers) very soon. Bolts and nuts are the only thing that has worked for me. I change the cutting height very seldom any more since it is a little harder to remove the nuts. But I no longer have to hunt for the wheel and spacers in the grass anymore either. Plus those spacers are ridiculously expensive ($10). Have you run over the wheel and spindle with the mower yet? Bent spindles, sliced off rubber tires, new blades...very expensive ($65+)...(Welding the top spacer or a washer on the spindle works too! 😏😁) All true but I can laugh now!
If I lose one of these pins, I’ll definitely go with bolts and lock nuts! Thanks for watching. -Ed
I’ve had the same problem with lynchpins so I’ve used the tractor pins. Plus tractor pins come in longer shaft sizes.
The New pins looks like it is going to work well for your finish Mower. Tractors are so fun to play with I mean work with. Have a great weekend Ed : )
Thanks Mitch!
Ok, so I finally watched your silly video, old news, but thank you? Simple solution, I keep several linchpins and the big hairpin style in the tractor's toolbox. If I lose one they are very cheap in cost so if it's easily found, put it back on if not screw it, replace it and continue. I figure no need to reinvent the wheel, but I agree, a bolt with a nylock nut is the best answer. in some cases.
Thanks Stevie G. If I lose any of these PTO pins, I’ll go with the nut & bolt. I don’t mind losing the pins. It’s the spacers and wheels that concern me. Thanks for watching my silly video 😄
That replacement pin is a PTO pin. I love them and use them on all kinds of things. That's another great use for them. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much for watching. Much appreciated. -Ed
I agree...I have spares of both types in my tractor's matchb....I mean....toolbox!
I keep thinking I'll replace that "toolbox", but it still kind of works :)
Hi Ed! Yes I’ve had the same problem with linchpins and use zip ties to keep them from coming off. But the other style of pin certainly is less likely to get pulled off. Good idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Martin. Apparently this problem is even more common than I realized!
Thanks for the tip of the day. Now I know the difference and will keep it in mind for certain applications with my tractor
Thanks for watching!
Ha- just yesterday I lost a linch pin and was digging around in the garage to see what I could find. Came out with what you had but it had a square latch (instead of the half moon you showed). I remember getting it a Lowe’s a few years back for a trailer project. I kept looking at it thinking...why wouldn’t this work? Walked out to the Kubota and it fit right in there perfectly. Great idea!
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Thanks Ken! Makes you wonder why Land Pride doesn’t change to this style pin. I have one of those square type on my utility trailer too. -Ed
Perfect! I lost the lynch pin that holds the lift arm pin in on the box blade a few days ago. The lift arm pin fell out just as I was backing up so I found it. I never did find the lynch pin, but I suspect the locking ring malfunctioned and the thing just fell out. I wound up using a big zip tie in the pin and easing my way back home. Like you, I used zip ties on the replacement lynch pin locking rings, but was not really happy with it. Your idea is just what I needed. Thanks for posting.
Hey Douglas. That’s great! Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching. -Ed
I prefer those pins over the linch pins. Good call!!
Good vid Ed.
Wish it was last year before i lost 2 lynch pins backing under bushes (mt. laurels) to mow.
Replacement the pins AND spacers was north of $45 bux plus a 1.5 hr ride. I have the upgraded ones you featured now.
Tractors...if its not one thing...its half a dozen
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Wow I’m learning that this really is an issue! Thanks very much, Rand!
Kind of a related tip. I have terrible luck keeping pins in the 3 point sway bar ends. On our old Ford 801, the bars are long enough that when the front pin gets pulled by brush, it digs in the ground and gets bent in a u shape. The new tractor has shorter bars that don't reach the ground but still a hassle. For those locations, a bolt with a nut and jam nut are the way to go. I do use the pto pins on the adjustment part of the sway bars. The curved clip lynch pins got lost pretty quickly the first time using the bush hog.
Great tip! I’ve also switched to using nylon lock nuts over jam nuts where I can. Thanks for sharing! -Ed
Use them quite a bit. Work really well on trailer couplers.
Yes indeed, Fred! I have one on my trailer coupler too. Thanks for watching.
I absolutely agree with the solution to your problem. I came up with the identical solution. I also use the larger version to attach my yard roller or leaf sweeper or wagon to my yard tractor. It keeps me from having to stand on my head while trying to thread the spring clip through the hole in the pin under the hitch. Since I am a septuagenarian just getting that low is a challenge! Keep up the good work. New subscriber....
Thanks Fred. Work smarter not harder, right?! Welcome to the channel, I'm really glad you're here! -Ed
I’ve switched to those pins for the skid shoes on my snow plow. They work great!
Great idea, Chad!
I believe those are called hitch pin. They work good until the spring gets weak.
Great video as always Ed! I'm a victim of fingers getting snapped into the clip. 🍻
That pin would be much better in the mower application for sure. Good thinking!
So far, so good! Thanks!
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Yes I agree Ed, the choice to change to the other style will definitely be a plus ! I use those on my trailer hitches to make sure they won't bounce open going down the highway instead of a welding rod stuck through and bent around... LOL Did that for years.
Haha, Wendell. I bet that welding rod never fell out though.
Yes thank you , I have had same issues with some of the same answers, but addition to the PTO “D” pins I bought the black linchpin for my finish mower with great results.
Good to know. Thanks very much!
I will have to try some of these linchpin killers! Thanks for posting Ed!
Definitely useful. Thanks for watching!
another good one. hey on your quick hitch not hooking fdr-1660 upper hitch. the upper hitch brace to the rear of the mower, their 2 bolts if yours is in the front bolt that's for no quick hitch and the rear bolt is for the quick hitch. it sets the pivoting hitch back farther so your quick hitch to catch it. the bar is #1 and bolt is #6. I haven't done mind yet just got home so I'll do it Thursday. I bought mind at a auction and he looked up the owner and it was set for the 3 piont hitch. i hope this helps you have a great evening. take care bill
Thanks Bill!
We used to lose linch pins on the big plows years ago, went to the heavy duty ones. The ring is 3/16" spring steel. Takes a big pair of pliers to move it.
The pins you are now using are PTO pins. They work well for most things, they can still come apart.
Thanks for sharing, Ed! Much appreciated.
I've lost lynch pins before on my three point hitch, more than once in fact. That's a real pain in the rump. I'm going to get some of those other ones and try them out. I use one on my trailer hitch to lock the release lever. Good idea.
Thanks very much, Douglas. Good luck!
You can also get a "heavy duty" version of those first pins. I found them at Tractor Supply while getting some pins for a scrape blade. They are black and when i tried opening them they took a ton of force. Just about couldn't get them open.
Nice. I saw those at Tractor supply yesterday and didn’t know what the difference was... so
Just got the standard kind.... and a Lock Pin ... and a Lynch Pin with Chain. Them popping off isn’t my biggest problem.... it’s losing them not having a replacement at hand that really wastes my time. I’m thinking of tie on a ling red ribbon to make finding them easier 🤷🏼♂️
@@edentulate1 Hmmm...maybe spray painting them with a fluorescent or Kubota Orange for easy visual when on the ground. I do that with the ends of my chains or snatch block when working in the woods. Helps me to find them much easier. Just a thought!
I, too, use my finish mower like a light-duty rotary cutter. Fortunately, my Kioti/Woods mower uses hairpin clips on the wheel spindles.
Interestingly, no one suggested that you consider not using your finishing mower as a rotary mower. The tailwheel on the rotary is built for stuffing under trees and brush, and doesn't have belt drives that slip and burn under loads other than a lawn. That said, I am as guilty. Regards from Ontario, Canada.
Oh I know I'm kind of abusing the finish mower. I talk about this in video #23, and admit that I should have probably bought a rotary mower instead. Thanks for watching! -Ed
I bought a whole kit of those at harbor freight came with several different sizes. I have changed out all my pins to this type.
Ed, when you mentioned Tractor Supply I just Grrrrr'd because I was there earlier and figured I'd missed out.
I've got a bunch of those spring clips and love 'em. Thanks for posting.
I almost gave you a reason to go back to TSC 😄. Thanks for watching!
I use that style pin for everything from my pintle hitch lock to my 3pt hitch. They are so much more versatile than the snap style pins.
Thanks so much for watching, Joseph! I’m learning lots of new uses for these pins thanks to folks like you!
Great idea! I used to use them to keep the wheelie bars on my drag car. I'm going to get some for the tractor and keep my fingers from getting pinched. 👍🏻 thanks for the video bro!
New sub. ☮✌🏻️
Thanks Alan. Much appreciated!
Great video Ed! Those new pins might cost more but they will save you several, several dollars in the long run. 😆
Time and money, my friend! Thanks for watching and keep up the great work!
The best retainer for my JD front mower height adjustment is large spiral rings aka keychain rings approx 2" dia. I've used both flip type pins, both failed, never lost a spiral ring. Just my opinion. I grow Christmas trees, they know how to flip those pins.
I bet they work great!
Timely video. My Chipper fell off one of my lower control arms 2 days ago due to a linchpin failure. I will give these a try!
Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Morning Ed! LOL. I assumed that was the pin. I use them alot. At Princess Auto you can get a pack of them for about $5.00 CDN. Great option for the linchpin for sure. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing!
Thanks much, Gord. I’ll definitely be on the look out and will pick up more of them. Thanks for watching!
I bought a box of 50 assorted sizes for less than $10 about 15 years ago. A lifetime supply. I like them for securing trailer hitch latches.
Good deal!
Good idea, always keep some in the tractor tool box and seems they've slowly been replacing the linchpin. Yes I voted and in the south it's linchpin I believe? Lol. Enjoyed it. Thanks
Thanks Doug! I’ll definitely be picking up some more to have on hand. It’s great to have a variety of spares! Are you still on night shift?
@@MyClutteredGarage Always a good idea to have spares, never know when you might need one! I am still on night shift. In my 31st year working nights. I've always been a night owl and enjoy it! Keel up the great videos and enjoy your weekend!
These PTO pins are a nice addition to the tool box. Thanks for posting. Cheers!
Thanks Mike!
Great product I switched recently also because of the same issues. I found trees and brush stealing my linch pins when I wasn’t looking while mowing.....Great video. Keep up the good work. Monte
Thanks very much, Monte!
@@MyClutteredGarage Ed I always enjoy your videos and wanted to say a special thank you. You’re a blessing
That’s very kind, Monte, and very much appreciated. -Ed
This are the kind I had on my plow to attach it to my Kawasaki Mule. Worked very well.
I'm thinking I'll find other uses too. How do you like the Mule? Thanks for watching -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage It is really good, and will outlive me for sure. It's exactly like a Mule. Sturdy, Slow, reliable. We used it to plow our driveway for 2 years before getting the BX23s and BX2822A front mount blower. But the Mule is our main workhorse on the property to feed the animals, pull trailers, carry stuff.
@@RossOnTheLand very nice, but I do hope you outlive it. I’m really interested in the Kubota Sidekick, but I’m sure I’d love a mule too. Just using a golf cart now... and relatively happy with that!
@@MyClutteredGarage The mule is great because of the metal dump bed, 4x4, locking dif and winch.
I started using those couple years ago. Thank you Tractor Supply!
And now you “mow better” 😄
PTO Lins are not designed to be used in side load applications, such as on an axle. The side thrust will deform/ damage the spring clip. The linch pin is designed for side load applications. The side thrust is against the pin itself and not the retainer spring. That is why all the manufacturers use linch pins on 3 point hitch nd similar applications.
That’s a great point, Brian. I think it will work well for this application, but I agree with you about the function. Thanks very much. -Ed
Great idea mr clutter man. I lose those linchpins all the time.
Thanks very much!
Great history about these linchpin Sir 😊👍 Great informative video Sir and high drone view too 😊👍 Cheers 🍻
Thanks Dave! How are things?
@@MyClutteredGarage I have One word SIR ( I'M SO BUSY at work and at home too ) 🥴🖖 I hope that will help me to loose my 25 lbs excess weight cause by post operation / CV 19 🙏🥴🤣 Have a great week end and thank you for asking Sir Cheers !!!
Been using these for a while and you can buy a box of them at Harbor Freight cheap and they are different sizes.
Great tip. I actually bought the wrong size the first time. Thanks very much! -Ed
I found that those come off easier than the old type linchpin
I'll see how it goes this summer. Thanks! -Ed
hi there interesting. i use both , on some things i tie a lanyard on them . good show john
Thanks, John. The both definitely have their place. -Ed
I HAVE SAME PROBLEM / I USE HITCH PINS " CLIP " R " TYPE " COTTER PINS WORK GREAT NOW ! .
YOUR LINK PINS COME IN DIFFERANT " GRADE OF PINS "
GOLD PINS ARE TO WEAK BUT THE COLD BLACK ARE VERY STRONG WILL TAKE OFF YOUR FIG . IN NEW YORK SEC . HURT LIKE HELL BE CAUSE WHEN U PUT COLD BLACK ONE ON !
Those pins are amazing I use them on my trailer for the tailgate, 👍 enjoy watching the video thanks 🇨🇦
Thanks so much!
Buy yourself a nice rotary cutter.Landpride or bush hog brand.Save that beautiful finish mower for its intended use.Ive had my bush hog for 20 years,its money well spent.I can't believe some of the brush people ram there finishing mowers thru.
I'm always on the lookout for a good deal on a rotary cutter. Ideally, I think a flail mower would be great for me. Thanks for watching.
I lose those kind all the time. bolt and nylock nut is the way to go
Simple but useful
Exactly. Thanks for watching!
I believe its called a PTO pin
Nice info I’ve ran into the same issue.
Hope this helps. Thanks very much!
Oughta work well Ed. I've used this new pin in the past with good results.
Thanks very much, Dean! I feel pretty confident that they’ll work really well!
I, lost a stand for my flail mulcher held in by one of the spring pins as the in was lost while in some heavy der growth. I am planning on fixing short leads to each pin to stop losing them.
Nice, would it be possible to tell you viewers the correct way to snap the ring on the lynch pin. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. Do you mean snapping it on the flat side vs the round side?
@@MyClutteredGarage Yes there is only one secure way.
Lol. Cotter pins, linchpins, any of those fasteners, I buy in bulk and keep a few around. :)
Always a good idea, Shane! Thank you.
I have 4 of those D ring style spring clips on my gauge wheels on my 54" mower deck on my 1025R Sub compact tractor
Have a 60" on a 1026R, and have lost all but one of the 4.
@@45Deere9500 I wonder if a guy would be better off using the "R" type pin clips, or whatever theyre called.
@@truckerray7533
I truly think a double nutted bolt would be the most sure to not fall out. Wouldn't be too handy to adjust though.
@@45Deere9500 Or better yet, a bolt with one of those metal nylon type nuts. I like using those type of nuts the best because ya can tighten them up on the bolt & they are most sure to not come loose until you yourself loosen the nut. I dont have any on my tractor or its emplements buts gonnuh change here soon. Tractor safe!
Good idea. You could wire tie them and they would be there even after the cows come home
Thanks very much!
Lost a few of these pins. Pin comes out and it usually bends up stuff. What are the better ones called? Linch pins with a spring clip? Thanks for the tip.
Hi Steve. They're actually called a PTO lock pin or a round wire lock pin. Be sure to get the right diameter pin for your application. Thanks for watching! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Thank you. I have a pin like that on my engine hoist. One pin I need to try is on my sailboat. It has a "T" handle with a spring loaded push button that when released, releases a ball on the end. Kind of like a Craftsman ratchet when you release the socket.
It's not so much losing the pin, It's losing the spacers that sux
Exactly! Thanks much!
Nice vid and informative, thanks. Steve
Thank you, Steve. -Ed
I use them to hold the rails on my trailer
So many uses! Thanks for watching!
Just bought a load of them through Amazon an R clip works well to
I have had those fall out too.
Uh oh. Well I'll see how it goes this summer. Thanks!
On your finish mower I noticed you are using a bungee to hold up the pto shaft instead of the pto storage hook. Why and what model is your finish mower?
Hi thanks for watching. My finish mower is the Land Pride FDR1660. Check out video #23 for a brief overview. As for the bungie... good eye and stay tuned for an upcoming video about that! The bungie keeps the PTO centered whereas the storage hook pulls it aside.
If you go to Harbor freight you can get a hole pack of then different sizes for 10 bucks or so
Good tip, Leon. Thanks!
Great! Should these type of pins be used for roto tiller wheels?
They probably could be!
Those work better for me in that application 👍🏻
Good to hear. Thanks very much! -Ed
At 3:43 you almost pulled it out. I think the originals are better or at least just as good.
You can be sure that I'll follow up if I lose any! Thanks for watching.
That's what I use!
I started using them because the store was sold out of regular linchpins.
Great! Each type definitely has their benefit! Thanks for watching.
You will lose them to I went hack to the leach pin and duct tape the top real good havent list one since
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