All the JDs and Kubotas at work (before I retired) had these only welded on the insides of the lift arms, but we didn't use them for the pins. Each tractor had a top link with D-handles that pretty much lived on that tractor. We removed the jamb nuts on the top link and once you had the top link adjusted to the length you needed, you ran a heavy duty bungee cord thru both handles to those loops on the arms. That way you didnt need to deal with loosening/tightening the jamb nuts to keep the link length from changing with vibration . At my place I have a Kioti CK3510SE and it also has the pin holders. It's got a hydraulic top link, so I can use them for the pins instead of a bungee, lol.
A 10 pack of zinc plated 7/16" lynch pins with retaining chains and cotter pins (to connect the chain to the implement) is $2.49 at Tractor Supply. I store pins on each implement. Top link and lift pins as well, so I never have to worry about having the right pins when I back my BX up.
Every farm I've worked on leaves pins in the equipment because it's not always the same pin for all. And a few spares in the tractor tool box just in case someone misplaced them.
I have a quick hitch so I don't need the pin holders but that bandsaw table attachment is fantastic! I was about to buy a bench vertical bandsaw but I have an old portable bandsaw sitting on a shelf doing nothing! Now it has a new purpose and using my bench vise as the mount means I can keep it tucked on a shelf out of the way when it's not in use.
JD 1025R. This tractor comes from the dealer with a little tool box mounted on the rear that can store tools and/or lynch pins, but your idea is much better and quicker access to the pins. And that band-saw vice setup is another great idea. Thanks for sharing.
I like the ban saw mounted on vice. I mount tools (grinder, chainsaw sharpener, etc.) on a short 2x4 and put that in the vice. I like the pin holders. You have given me an excuse to finally buy a welder!
BX2660 ….. great little machine. You need to get Pat’s Quick Hitch for your BX. I’ve had Pat’s Quick Hitch on my tractor for many years. They work great and are a super addition to any tractor.
Same here with the Pat's Quick Hitch. And I also have a variety of 3-point attachments that uses different size pins so I continue to keep the right size pins on the attachment.
I appreciated the tour of the tool bench: Good comments on the welders, 250 Amps is about perfect for our little farm, and I've been looking at Bauer power tools for a while. Thanks for sharing. I forgot to add that my Kubota is an L4600, my best buddy here on the ranch for the last 10+ years, and I keep the lynch pins in an ammo box I afixed in the spot where the worthless plastic tool box used to be, above the PTO.
B2601 - my lynch pins all have 1/16” stainless aircraft cable lanyards to keep them at the implement - I bought a cheap cable crimping tool several years ago at a big box store to repair the cable on my trailer break away switch - very handy - use it more than I ever imagined! Every farm needs a cable crimper - it’s like a pop rivet gun - once you have it you use it a lot. I do however like you lunch pin holder. It is an elegant solution! Great Video! I may weld a post with a small hole on my 3point to hold sping pins - hate losing the spring pin in the dirt when I adjust the sway bars.
I do the same with my spring clips. You can slide them off the cable loop, but I haven't had one fall off yet. Another mod is to epoxy a strong magnet somewhere and stick the spring clips to it. Just attach it in a protected area. Even if you don't leave the clips on it, it's handy while you've got them removed so you're not dropping them in the grass or gravel.
Yep, great idea, thanks! I keep a set dropped over our Kubota B2650's hydraulic fluid dipstick, and that works well. Our 1939 Ford 9N actually has a set of these loops on its 3 point arms, from the factory. Really handy.
Damned right! I have a 1959 Renault R16 tractor and...it is there, on both arms. It is so handy and saves a lot of frustration. Thanks for a good informative vid.
great idea! i already ran into this problem and place them in the holes on the bucket arms or other spots. i also placed a double swivel hook on the arm flange so that i can shorten a chain or hook a chain missing a hook
I also am a certified welder. I picked up a titanium 125 ez flux core welder for small jobs out side the shop. Plugs into 125 volt. Wasn't expecting much but was very surprised. All my big welders are 220 volt Miller and Hobart. This little guy let's you adjust feed and voltage and produces amazingly strong welds. The sledgehammer test proved it. Think I paid less than $200 at Harbor Freight and it now has a solid place next to my more outrageously priced welders in my shop. If you realize it has limitations you will find a lot of use for this little guy.
Nice! I have a harbor freight flux core welder that I have used for 15 years and it still works. I just finally got a 220v MiG so I don’t use it much now…
Kubota L-3400, I installed a Spee Co quick hitch on 3 point so I don't need to use link pins on a regular basis. For the rare occasion I do need one I can just grab one from the tool box I installed on the cross bar behind the seat where I also keep other necessary items like gloves, chain, adjustable wrench, and a few other things. The tool box is also where I keep my cell phone while I'm on the tractor. My stepson's cell phone bounced out of the cup holder once while he was mowing the pasture, lucky we found it and that he didn't mow over it.
I have the Yes welder, it’s a great product for the money, I welded at work for years. Love your vids I have the same Kubota as you have and I love the Tractor. Thank you Lucas
Great idea, thank you for sharing. I have a Kubota L2350 inherited from my father-in-law to work his farm. I plan to put a set of those on my three point hitch arms also.
When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s, most of our tractors had this weather it was OE like on the Ford 2000 or modified like on some of the others like Massey Ferguson. Used them 99 percent of the time.
I put Pat's Quick Hitch arm ends on my Mahindra. Easy hook up without the spacing problems of other quick hitches. You might have to get a little longer top link as they set the implement back a couple of inches.
Ok, I've had my Kubota B7500 for 24 years (2000 model year), and the 3-point arms do indeed have these exact structures on the outside of the arms from the factory... I didn't know what they were for and just used them to attach the check chains from my chipper/shredder when I had it... Thanks, I will now be using them regularly/properly now!!
I'm amazed that the lynch pin holder isn't stock! Ford included them way back on their '30s and 40's tractors. ( I used a 1939 model.) They also had a chain between the wheel assembly and the tractor body (both rear wheels) so you could insert a flat deck support arms under them and over the arms bar (cantilevered). They'd carry such a load that sometimes you'd have to put counter weights from the front wheel arms to keep the tires on the ground.
I've been around little Fords pretty much my whole life. Started haying on a 8N when I was 9 or 10 and have owned 9Ns to 801 series and I have no idea what you were explaining. I've been sitting here trying to figure it out.
Great video! I have a B2320 it has the linchpin holders I also bolted a magnet on the pto guard so you can put pins or whatever on it while changing Implements so they don't vibrate off.
Good welding, man. I've done a couple that fell apart when I took the clamps off. So, My Kubota b7100 built in the 1980s has these pieces already on it. That's progress. The welding job I had was an ancient 15 foot batwing mower. The hinge for the left hand wing was broken loose at the back. I had a little tiny welder ( too small for the job) ; I put a bunch of eagle poo where the weld was supposed to be. Five days of mowing later, I heard a funny noise and looked over my shoulder, The left wing was climbing over the center deck trying to mow the gearbox off. That was the end of my season, aggravating that day, but every time I call it to memory, I laugh at the sight of it.
Thats what those are for 😂😂😂 my L2501 has those and i use them for my bungie cords when I don’t have an attachment on… i keep pins in all my attachments….
enjoyed the video, another quick mod i did on my L2501 is a roof. Golfcart mods are popular today. i called a golfcart shop locally and asked about used canopies. they said come out take a look they throw them out back with the hardware on them. i picked up a two seater canopy and a single seat canopy for about 50 bucks. the dual seat one i put on my L2501 using 12" long c channel that was about 4-5 inches wide with two u bolts fits around the ROPS then placed the canopy on top and drilled some holes through the c channel into the canopy bracket, bolted it. put the canopy back on and there you have it. i used a two seater canopy on the L2501 and moved it back so it covers the backhoe seat as well since mine has the two seats instead of the one that rotates. total cost for a canopy around 60 bucks and about an hour of time. ( the other one i put on my Side By Side).
Big, big LOL on this. My little B7500 has these loops already on the lift arms. I've never used them or known what they were for except maybe to hold a PTO cover. I don't use any rotating implements with it, but what I do use, I have a set for each attachment with spare pins in the tractor toolbox.
More really good info Lucas. I have never used my 3 point hitch. I bought it from my neighbour. I am still working up the courage to take the back-hoe off of the BX23S and put a brush hog on. One of these days I will do it. Take care and stay safe.
You can do it! I’ve got a few videos with tips on the whole process. If you try it and have any issues, my email address is in the about section. Send me a message and we will help you get it figured out. 👊
B7610 KubotaHSD has a similar set up on the lift arms. This is a compact rather than a subcompact which may be the difference. I initially stored the lynch pins in it, but they seemed to come up missing after driving through brush and/or heavy weeds, sometimes even getting pulled from the implement itself. I solved the problem by changing to using HD lynch pins from Tractor Supply with chains attached and using a chain repair link to attach the chain end to the fixture on the lift arms. Though I do carry a spare set in the toolbox under the seat, I haven't had a problem since.
I have a Mahindra Max 26 HST (Hydrostatic Transmission). I too use these pins to hold items on the 3 point adaptor, this is a great idea. As soon as I get my welder from the shop out to the house, where my Tractor is, I'll do the same modification. I have a 120/240 VAC generator that works well for outdoor use of the welder. I find using the Flux Core wire the easiest to use with steel, though my Miller 180 Welder normally uses CO2/Argon gas for steel and Argon gas for Aluminum welding. All I have to do is change the wire and settings for welding either. The nice thing about this welder (wire) is it has great penetration on high heat settings, up to 1/2" material welds just fine. I also can use the settings for spot welding. That works well for sheet metal to steel applications. As a side note, I have a 6' x 8' trailer that I used chain links welded around the frame similar to this application. I use them for hook type tie down straps and since the 1/2 chain links are welded to the frame they are a great addition to my trailer. To hold the side walls I also welded 4" pipes around the perimeter of the trailer and use 3/4" pipes that fit inside those pipes I welded on the sides to hold my side walls to keep loads inside. I used plumbing pipe so I can remove the ring nuts below the welded pipe that hold them in place to change the trailer from a flat bed to a trailer with 30" high sides..., I welded 5/16" nuts on the vertical pipe so it doesn't slip through the ones welded on the trailer. I used 2x6 wood horizontal sides and 2x4's for vertical support on corners and several mid side locations. Of course they are all painted ( oil based black) to hold up to wear/tear/weather. I attached the side walls wood together with 3" star head deck screws. The Trailer bed has 2 of the 4'x6' 3/4" thick pads made from old tires ( screwed to the floor with 1 1/4" fender washers using 2" deck screws into (2x8's below the rubber pad). Tractor Supply carries those rubber pads. Too bad I can't post pictures, it would be easier to understand with pics. On another issue, those of you with smaller Kubota tractors (mini's). I found an interesting item for the bucket to make it a bit bigger. I will have to make the item out of 1/4" plate for my Mahindra bucket but if you're interested in moving more dirt/rocks per load check it out. www.bxpanded.com/BX-bucket-xpander I am not affiliated with or make any referral $ from this, just thought it was a worthwhile idea to pass along.
Nice just like my 81 John Deere has and the loops are handy although it would be nice to have 2 loops on each side one to store as you remove attachments and the other for spare pin storage in case you loose one and it dose happen Thanks for the video
True some are heat treated. I straightened an arm that easily bent after welding like this on a new Kubota that belonged to a buddy of mine. Bent it back to where it should be with the outrigger on a JD 410e and arm lying on the ground. Bent very easily where the weld was.
Put a quick hitch on my Massie the day i got it, never used my 3point old school, got to love these quick hitch . and to speed things up even more replaced the top link with the mid sized harbor fright ratchet load binder, cut the handle off about 6" to clear the PTO shaft and cut the ring and hook off the binder, the top link pins fit the binder perfectly, just used a few large washers to shim up the side to side slop, no wrinch need to adjust the top link All for 50$ including red paint.
2016 Massey Ferguson 1754 and it does not have a pin holder. I am always trying to find something to hang them on... This is a fantastic idea! My 1950 Ford 8n does have these, but I'm not sure if it was OEM or someone added them over the last 70+ years. Great, great idea share. It is on my list of things to do next time I fire up the welder.
Since I have implements that use several different sizes of lynch pins I clip them on the implement, ready for the next time. An on-board tool box holds some extra lynch pins, avoiding the expense of something like a welder that I would only seldom use.
I've got a Kubota B series and have the hooks on the side...but I never knew they were for pins. I use them for spreading the arms apart when backing up to an implement. I stick a U-shape bent rebar that has washers welded about 1/2" away from the ends in the hooks and that keeps the arms from coming back together. I also have quick hitch adapters on the arms.
I’m a professional welder (Union pipefitter) and for just tacking something together ya did a great job ! I’ve used a number of different welding machines and for what you do they’ll all preform pretty much the same. I’m a Lincoln electric guy, and have several of them in my personal shop but what I do is much different, it HAS to be right for some of my side work. That said, I’d have no issues picking up a less expensive machine to put stuff together. A lot of machines I use are in the thousands and just not needed or justifiable in your applications. At the price I may pick one up and see what it’s about!
Thanks for taking it easy on me. lol. No doubt the high dollar machines are going to be more consistent and reliable. Like you said, just have to weigh the costs and determine if it is justified for your own uses.
This is excellent. I have a New Holland TC30, and it does NOT have this. This would have been awesome, however, I've switched to the quick attach, so this is no longer necessary and changeover is much easier, but this is a cool idea!!
I mounted a 50cal ammo can on to my Kubota to replace that little cheap plastic box that came with it. I like that chain link idea on the lower 3 point arm.
I have a Ford Tractor that came from the factory that has the Loop for storing the Lynch Pins, it is a 1985 Model. One thing you might think about is contacting the manufacturer (dealer) about the type of steel used in the Three point arms. It is probably alright but on special parts like that, sometimes they are high carbon steel and HEAT TREATED. If you weld something like that, it could screw up the Part. I doubt you will have any trouble, but it is a good thing to know exactly what you are welding if you can. You welded it with MIG so it is "low hydrogen" and that helps prevent cracking. If you weld the part, and it is high carbon steel, and you weld it with a mild steel electrode you could have some cracking. Just something to think about when welding a "PART". Also welding across the "grain" causes a "Notch Effect" and can cause a part to fail if it has a heavy work load. Another way a lot of people do to "store" the Lynch Pin is they put a lightweight and short chain on the Lynch Pin and connect it to the lifting links near the ball joints. One drawback to doing that is if you are in tall grass, brush or weeds, this might flip the lynch pin loose. On the Ford Tractor I have that has the "clips" for the lynch pins, the brush has flip mine out and lost the pin. If it is on a chain, at least you can find it. Either way, it is easier they going on a search for pins every time you hook up. Good Video!!! I liked!!
My Mini Killer, bx1880(so named after Paul Short's kubotas) has the same issue. I am trying to get my lil Bro to weld me some links on for mine as well. I have similiar adjustable stabilizer arms like yours and I love them Makes adjusting stabilizers a whole lot easier. Just thought I'd mention that as well. GOD Bless, Mr. Peek. I am thinking about visiting Davis Equipment in near future to get me a 42" land pride rotary cutter. Be nice if I could schedule it right and we could meet that day, if time allowed. I liked to thank you in person for all the videos and kind words you've shared on your channel. From one KY boy to another, GOD Bless.
I've got a Massey GC1725 - no clips. That's a great idea for anyone using straight 3 point arms. I'm new to this and I'm old, and got tired of wrestling with the 3 point hitch so I got a Pat's Easy Hitch. Makes changing implements quick and easy, yet fits EVERYTHING (in my class) and no need for lynch pins.
My old Belarus has the u bolt, but l also used a short piece of scrap dog chain, one link of the dog chain fed through the linch pin loop and the other end fed through the head of a cotter pin, so it stays tethered to lift arm. So simple, especially when you've lost one before.
I don’t have a tractor quite yet. We do have a date scheduled to close the sale of our first business at the end of October. I’m lining up to get an L3902 and a mess of attachments to go with it. So hopefully, if all goes according to plan, I will be able to join the Kubota owners club by the end of November just in time for my birthday. That will be the best birthday present I will probably ever get! I can’t wait to finally get to be able to start some meaningful work around the land that we just purchased.
My early 80s JD has holders but my new Kioti NS5310 does not. Nice having them available right there where you need them without having to dig through a tool box. Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!
My Kioti DK45 came with these for the lynch pins, but on the inside of the lift arms which is even more out of the way. Also, my Kioti was less expensive than a Kubota and is one stout tractor which has served me well for over 3,000 hours.
My 1977 3600 Ford tractor has them on the arms, it looks like a small steel strap, about the same location where you welded on your Kubota. Thanks for he video,,,
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I keep mine in that handy dandy storage box Kubota puts on the back of the tractor.
I was thinking this through the entire video.
All the JDs and Kubotas at work (before I retired) had these only welded on the insides of the lift arms, but we didn't use them for the pins. Each tractor had a top link with D-handles that pretty much lived on that tractor. We removed the jamb nuts on the top link and once you had the top link adjusted to the length you needed, you ran a heavy duty bungee cord thru both handles to those loops on the arms. That way you didnt need to deal with loosening/tightening the jamb nuts to keep the link length from changing with vibration .
At my place I have a Kioti CK3510SE and it also has the pin holders. It's got a hydraulic top link, so I can use them for the pins instead of a bungee, lol.
That is a wonderful addition. Mine was stock on my Ford 8N 😊
They also had a plaçe to hook a chain so you didn't lose the pins. Grew up with a Funk modified 8-N .
Came here to say this
A 10 pack of zinc plated 7/16" lynch pins with retaining chains and cotter pins (to connect the chain to the implement) is $2.49 at Tractor Supply.
I store pins on each implement. Top link and lift pins as well, so I never have to worry about having the right pins when I back my BX up.
Every farm I've worked on leaves pins in the equipment because it's not always the same pin for all. And a few spares in the tractor tool box just in case someone misplaced them.
I do the same, then also keep a bag of them in the shop in case one gets misplaced.
I have a kubota b2710 and it came factory with the pin holders
3.19 for a bag of 10 now, and no chains with them 04.07.24
@@Seriouslydavegood idea, did I visit and help cause the RH draft arm pin has my fav cotter pin brand! Lol!
I have a quick hitch so I don't need the pin holders but that bandsaw table attachment is fantastic! I was about to buy a bench vertical bandsaw but I have an old portable bandsaw sitting on a shelf doing nothing! Now it has a new purpose and using my bench vise as the mount means I can keep it tucked on a shelf out of the way when it's not in use.
Where can that portable table be purchased?
JD 1025R. This tractor comes from the dealer with a little tool box mounted on the rear that can store tools and/or lynch pins, but your idea is much better and quicker access to the pins. And that band-saw vice setup is another great idea. Thanks for sharing.
They're also an overpriced lawnmower. You can get an lx2620 for close to the same cost.
I like the ban saw mounted on vice. I mount tools (grinder, chainsaw sharpener, etc.) on a short 2x4 and put that in the vice. I like the pin holders. You have given me an excuse to finally buy a welder!
BX2660 ….. great little machine.
You need to get Pat’s Quick Hitch for your BX. I’ve had Pat’s Quick Hitch on my tractor for many years. They work great and are a super addition to any tractor.
Same here with the Pat's Quick Hitch. And I also have a variety of 3-point attachments that uses different size pins so I continue to keep the right size pins on the attachment.
I appreciated the tour of the tool bench: Good comments on the welders, 250 Amps is about perfect for our little farm, and I've been looking at Bauer power tools for a while. Thanks for sharing. I forgot to add that my Kubota is an L4600, my best buddy here on the ranch for the last 10+ years, and I keep the lynch pins in an ammo box I afixed in the spot where the worthless plastic tool box used to be, above the PTO.
I have a BX 25. Up until today, I always used the cup holder to hold my pins. Looks like I’ve got a new place for my pins and my Gatorade!! Great job!
lol. That’s what I’m talking about! 👊
Yes that’s what I did
I have a '78 Hinomoto E14d and will definitely be adding these. Thanks for the idea
Enjoyed the video. We own an LS tractor and the lynch pin holders are standard. Something so simple is very handy.
B2601 - my lynch pins all have 1/16” stainless aircraft cable lanyards to keep them at the implement - I bought a cheap cable crimping tool several years ago at a big box store to repair the cable on my trailer break away switch - very handy - use it more than I ever imagined! Every farm needs a cable crimper - it’s like a pop rivet gun - once you have it you use it a lot.
I do however like you lunch pin holder. It is an elegant solution! Great Video! I may weld a post with a small hole on my 3point to hold sping pins - hate losing the spring pin in the dirt when I adjust the sway bars.
That’s a good idea too! I will check out those crimpers. I bet they would be pretty handy!
I do the same with my spring clips. You can slide them off the cable loop, but I haven't had one fall off yet. Another mod is to epoxy a strong magnet somewhere and stick the spring clips to it. Just attach it in a protected area. Even if you don't leave the clips on it, it's handy while you've got them removed so you're not dropping them in the grass or gravel.
Yep, great idea, thanks! I keep a set dropped over our Kubota B2650's hydraulic fluid dipstick, and that works well.
Our 1939 Ford 9N actually has a set of these loops on its 3 point arms, from the factory. Really handy.
I have Kubota MX5800, and it didn't have a storage spot for them, but it will now! Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, and God bless
Damned right! I have a 1959 Renault R16 tractor and...it is there, on both arms. It is so handy and saves a lot of frustration. Thanks for a good informative vid.
Now that is a GREAT!!! idea. Thanks for sharing Lucas😁👍🚜💨🐓
Thanks, Mitch! I was excited about it! 👊
This is why I watch TH-cam. I have learned so much on TH-cam. Thanks for the video. I just subscribed.
Me too! Thanks for subscribing! 👊
Nice little addition, thanks for sharing.
We have a 1952 Ferguson TED 20, these clips were original way back then. And yes they are fantastic.
yup.
great idea! i already ran into this problem and place them in the holes on the bucket arms or other spots. i also placed a double swivel hook on the arm flange so that i can shorten a chain or hook a chain missing a hook
I also am a certified welder. I picked up a titanium 125 ez flux core welder for small jobs out side the shop. Plugs into 125 volt. Wasn't expecting much but was very surprised. All my big welders are 220 volt Miller and Hobart. This little guy let's you adjust feed and voltage and produces amazingly strong welds. The sledgehammer test proved it. Think I paid less than $200 at Harbor Freight and it now has a solid place next to my more outrageously priced welders in my shop. If you realize it has limitations you will find a lot of use for this little guy.
Nice! I have a harbor freight flux core welder that I have used for 15 years and it still works. I just finally got a 220v MiG so I don’t use it much now…
I have the Kioti NX4510 tractor. It has the pin holders installed from factory. Great video sir!
You are my hero!! A huge headache will now be gone and I can save money on aspirin.
Your band saw setup is awesome ❤
Absolutely mine already has the San exact set up to store the hitch pins cause I did the very same thing to my B-7100 Kabota that you done to yours
What is the best idea I ever heard I love.
I also have a BX1880 and it's a sweet little toy to have around the house.
Thanks! Love my BX too. 👊
This is a great idea. Got 'em on my 1958 Massey Ferguson Workbull 202 from the factory
Very cool…..I keep mine on the implement…..but as soon as I get two I will do that…..lol. Just starting out homesteading….
Kubota L-3400, I installed a Spee Co quick hitch on 3 point so I don't need to use link pins on a regular basis. For the rare occasion I do need one I can just grab one from the tool box I installed on the cross bar behind the seat where I also keep other necessary items like gloves, chain, adjustable wrench, and a few other things. The tool box is also where I keep my cell phone while I'm on the tractor. My stepson's cell phone bounced out of the cup holder once while he was mowing the pasture, lucky we found it and that he didn't mow over it.
It's the little things that mean so much. Great video thumbs up.
Thanks!
I have a Kobuta L3710, and it has the storage loops on the lift arms . It's a great plus!
I have the Yes welder, it’s a great product for the money, I welded at work for years. Love your vids I have the same Kubota as you have and I love the Tractor. Thank you Lucas
I have been very pleased with it. I’m no pro as I’m sure you can tell, but I’ve not had any welds fail yet and it is very simple to use. 👊
A grinder and paint,
Makes me the welder I ain't!🙂
Great idea, thank you for sharing. I have a Kubota L2350 inherited from my father-in-law to work his farm. I plan to put a set of those on my three point hitch arms also.
When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s, most of our tractors had this weather it was OE like on the Ford 2000 or modified like on some of the others like Massey Ferguson. Used them 99 percent of the time.
I put Pat's Quick Hitch arm ends on my Mahindra. Easy hook up without the spacing problems of other quick hitches. You might have to get a little longer top link as they set the implement back a couple of inches.
The Kioti Ck3510 has linch pin holders on each hitch arm. Great video. Thanks.
Ok, I've had my Kubota B7500 for 24 years (2000 model year), and the 3-point arms do indeed have these exact structures on the outside of the arms from the factory... I didn't know what they were for and just used them to attach the check chains from my chipper/shredder when I had it... Thanks, I will now be using them regularly/properly now!!
Nice! So simple. I'm going to do this to my b2601 and my JD430
Every tractor should come with a place to store pins like that! It would also be nice if they had a place to store a top link pin too.
I'm amazed that the lynch pin holder isn't stock!
Ford included them way back on their '30s and 40's tractors. ( I used a 1939 model.)
They also had a chain between the wheel assembly and the tractor body (both rear wheels) so you could insert a flat deck support arms under them and over the arms bar (cantilevered). They'd carry such a load that sometimes you'd have to put counter weights from the front wheel arms to keep the tires on the ground.
So did International.
I've been around little Fords pretty much my whole life. Started haying on a 8N when I was 9 or 10 and have owned 9Ns to 801 series and I have no idea what you were explaining. I've been sitting here trying to figure it out.
It's been a while but I was sure my old 8N had those. My little JD 3025 has them. Can't believe the kubota didn't.
1995 Long 2460 tractor that has them on the arms. I love them.
Nice!
Bandsaw idea is awesome!
My Ford 1720 came with one on each 3pt arm.
Great video! I have a B2320 it has the linchpin holders I also bolted a magnet on the pto guard so you can put pins or whatever on it while changing Implements so they don't vibrate off.
Awesome idea!
Love that band saw set up! Thanks for all the great info!!!
Yeah, man, we love the saw!
Good welding, man. I've done a couple that fell apart when I took the clamps off. So, My Kubota b7100 built in the 1980s has these pieces already on it. That's progress. The welding job I had was an ancient 15 foot batwing mower. The hinge for the left hand wing was broken loose at the back. I had a little tiny welder ( too small for the job) ; I put a bunch of eagle poo where the weld was supposed to be. Five days of mowing later, I heard a funny noise and looked over my shoulder, The left wing was climbing over the center deck trying to mow the gearbox off. That was the end of my season, aggravating that day, but every time I call it to memory, I laugh at the sight of it.
😂🤷🏼♂️. Hey man, you try to get by with what you have. No shame in that.
Thats what those are for 😂😂😂 my L2501 has those and i use them for my bungie cords when I don’t have an attachment on… i keep pins in all my attachments….
I have a Kubota B2920 and it does not have those pin loops but I bet it will! Great idea! Thank you.
enjoyed the video, another quick mod i did on my L2501 is a roof. Golfcart mods are popular today. i called a golfcart shop locally and asked about used canopies. they said come out take a look they throw them out back with the hardware on them. i picked up a two seater canopy and a single seat canopy for about 50 bucks. the dual seat one i put on my L2501 using 12" long c channel that was about 4-5 inches wide with two u bolts fits around the ROPS then placed the canopy on top and drilled some holes through the c channel into the canopy bracket, bolted it. put the canopy back on and there you have it. i used a two seater canopy on the L2501 and moved it back so it covers the backhoe seat as well since mine has the two seats instead of the one that rotates. total cost for a canopy around 60 bucks and about an hour of time. ( the other one i put on my Side By Side).
Great idea!
@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead and it was a one person job lol, and no drilling into the ROPS
Big, big LOL on this. My little B7500 has these loops already on the lift arms. I've never used them or known what they were for except maybe to hold a PTO cover. I don't use any rotating implements with it, but what I do use, I have a set for each attachment with spare pins in the tractor toolbox.
great idea on the portages band table
Nice work... I just glued two strong magnets on my Deere. 😊
Dude that is a great idea. Simple easy (if you already have the tools). I will be adding that to my B2601 this weekend. Good tip.
Right on! 👊
More really good info Lucas. I have never used my 3 point hitch. I bought it from my neighbour. I am still working up the courage to take the back-hoe off of the BX23S and put a brush hog on. One of these days I will do it. Take care and stay safe.
You can do it! I’ve got a few videos with tips on the whole process. If you try it and have any issues, my email address is in the about section. Send me a message and we will help you get it figured out. 👊
Lucas: thank you. I will keep it in mind. @@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead
My old David brown 950A tractor came from the factory with these on the arms back in the 50s
Great tip on the bandsaw!
We have some ford's that have a place for them on the back of the tractor and i believe that our 3 Massey tractors do as well
B7610 KubotaHSD has a similar set up on the lift arms. This is a compact rather than a subcompact which may be the difference. I initially stored the lynch pins in it, but they seemed to come up missing after driving through brush and/or heavy weeds, sometimes even getting pulled from the implement itself. I solved the problem by changing to using HD lynch pins from Tractor Supply with chains attached and using a chain repair link to attach the chain end to the fixture on the lift arms. Though I do carry a spare set in the toolbox under the seat, I haven't had a problem since.
I have a Mahindra Max 26 HST (Hydrostatic Transmission). I too use these pins to hold items on the 3 point adaptor, this is a great idea. As soon as I get my welder from the shop out to the house, where my Tractor is, I'll do the same modification. I have a 120/240 VAC generator that works well for outdoor use of the welder. I find using the Flux Core wire the easiest to use with steel, though my Miller 180 Welder normally uses CO2/Argon gas for steel and Argon gas for Aluminum welding. All I have to do is change the wire and settings for welding either. The nice thing about this welder (wire) is it has great penetration on high heat settings, up to 1/2" material welds just fine. I also can use the settings for spot welding. That works well for sheet metal to steel applications.
As a side note, I have a 6' x 8' trailer that I used chain links welded around the frame similar to this application. I use them for hook type tie down straps and since the 1/2 chain links are welded to the frame they are a great addition to my trailer. To hold the side walls I also welded 4" pipes around the perimeter of the trailer and use 3/4" pipes that fit inside those pipes I welded on the sides to hold my side walls to keep loads inside. I used plumbing pipe so I can remove the ring nuts below the welded pipe that hold them in place to change the trailer from a flat bed to a trailer with 30" high sides..., I welded 5/16" nuts on the vertical pipe so it doesn't slip through the ones welded on the trailer. I used 2x6 wood horizontal sides and 2x4's for vertical support on corners and several mid side locations. Of course they are all painted ( oil based black) to hold up to wear/tear/weather. I attached the side walls wood together with 3" star head deck screws. The Trailer bed has 2 of the 4'x6' 3/4" thick pads made from old tires ( screwed to the floor with 1 1/4" fender washers using 2" deck screws into (2x8's below the rubber pad). Tractor Supply carries those rubber pads. Too bad I can't post pictures, it would be easier to understand with pics.
On another issue, those of you with smaller Kubota tractors (mini's). I found an interesting item for the bucket to make it a bit bigger. I will have to make the item out of 1/4" plate for my Mahindra bucket but if you're interested in moving more dirt/rocks per load check it out. www.bxpanded.com/BX-bucket-xpander
I am not affiliated with or make any referral $ from this, just thought it was a worthwhile idea to pass along.
With your fix, I think I would have gone with a couple of big nuts. It’s cheaper than chain and you can go a little smaller than chain.
The Kubota BX comes with a little storage box on the left hand side where you can keep you pins in
Great idea. I have a L3130 doesn’t have these but will soon. Thanks
Just got my new L2502 a couple of months ago and it has a spot on each lift arm for the pins.
Awesome setup! Great video...
Nice just like my 81 John Deere has and the loops are handy although it would be nice to have 2 loops on each side one to store as you remove attachments and the other for spare pin storage in case you loose one and it dose happen Thanks for the video
True some are heat treated. I straightened an arm that easily bent after welding like this on a new Kubota that belonged to a buddy of mine. Bent it back to where it should be with the outrigger on a JD 410e and arm lying on the ground. Bent very easily where the weld was.
Put a quick hitch on my Massie the day i got it, never used my 3point old school, got to love these quick hitch . and to speed things up even more replaced the top link with the mid sized harbor fright ratchet load binder, cut the handle off about 6" to clear the PTO shaft and cut the ring and hook off the binder, the top link pins fit the binder perfectly, just used a few large washers to shim up the side to side slop, no wrinch need to adjust the top link All for 50$ including red paint.
Love the bandsaw.
2016 Massey Ferguson 1754 and it does not have a pin holder. I am always trying to find something to hang them on... This is a fantastic idea! My 1950 Ford 8n does have these, but I'm not sure if it was OEM or someone added them over the last 70+ years. Great, great idea share. It is on my list of things to do next time I fire up the welder.
Since I have implements that use several different sizes of lynch pins I clip them on the implement, ready for the next time. An on-board tool box holds some extra lynch pins, avoiding the expense of something like a welder that I would only seldom use.
Great idea Lucas. I’ll be adding this to my BX23s as well. Another great video!👍🏻
Awesome! Thanks for watching! 👊
I've got a Kubota B series and have the hooks on the side...but I never knew they were for pins. I use them for spreading the arms apart when backing up to an implement. I stick a U-shape bent rebar that has washers welded about 1/2" away from the ends in the hooks and that keeps the arms from coming back together. I also have quick hitch adapters on the arms.
The same thing works great on the front end loader too
I have a 2010 b3030 kubota, I don't know if I have one of those on it , but I will look tomorrow. Install one if I don't. Great idea .
I’m a professional welder (Union pipefitter) and for just tacking something together ya did a great job ! I’ve used a number of different welding machines and for what you do they’ll all preform pretty much the same. I’m a Lincoln electric guy, and have several of them in my personal shop but what I do is much different, it HAS to be right for some of my side work. That said, I’d have no issues picking up a less expensive machine to put stuff together. A lot of machines I use are in the thousands and just not needed or justifiable in your applications. At the price I may pick one up and see what it’s about!
Thanks for taking it easy on me. lol. No doubt the high dollar machines are going to be more consistent and reliable. Like you said, just have to weigh the costs and determine if it is justified for your own uses.
I have 4 B series Kubotas, all have lynch pin loops. I’ve had a couple Yanmar, they too had them.
My Kubota B3030 has them installed. They are very handy
I have a Kubota 2901. It has a small carrier box right behnd the seat that I store pins and bolts. Nice video.
I have a Kubota B7510 and yes, it has linch pin holders.
This is excellent. I have a New Holland TC30, and it does NOT have this. This would have been awesome, however, I've switched to the quick attach, so this is no longer necessary and changeover is much easier, but this is a cool idea!!
I mounted a 50cal ammo can on to my Kubota to replace that little cheap plastic box that came with it. I like that chain link idea on the lower 3 point arm.
I have a Ford Tractor that came from the factory that has the Loop for storing the Lynch Pins, it is a 1985 Model. One thing you might think about is contacting the manufacturer (dealer) about the type of steel used in the Three point arms. It is probably alright but on special parts like that, sometimes they are high carbon steel and HEAT TREATED. If you weld something like that, it could screw up the Part. I doubt you will have any trouble, but it is a good thing to know exactly what you are welding if you can. You welded it with MIG so it is "low hydrogen" and that helps prevent cracking. If you weld the part, and it is high carbon steel, and you weld it with a mild steel electrode you could have some cracking. Just something to think about when welding a "PART". Also welding across the "grain" causes a "Notch Effect" and can cause a part to fail if it has a heavy work load. Another way a lot of people do to "store" the Lynch Pin is they put a lightweight and short chain on the Lynch Pin and connect it to the lifting links near the ball joints. One drawback to doing that is if you are in tall grass, brush or weeds, this might flip the lynch pin loose. On the Ford Tractor I have that has the "clips" for the lynch pins, the brush has flip mine out and lost the pin. If it is on a chain, at least you can find it. Either way, it is easier they going on a search for pins every time you hook up. Good Video!!! I liked!!
My Mini Killer, bx1880(so named after Paul Short's kubotas) has the same issue. I am trying to get my lil Bro to weld me some links on for mine as well. I have similiar adjustable stabilizer arms like yours and I love them Makes adjusting stabilizers a whole lot easier. Just thought I'd mention that as well. GOD Bless, Mr. Peek. I am thinking about visiting Davis Equipment in near future to get me a 42" land pride rotary cutter. Be nice if I could schedule it right and we could meet that day, if time allowed. I liked to thank you in person for all the videos and kind words you've shared on your channel. From one KY boy to another, GOD Bless.
That is a cool idea I may have to weld some on the next time I have my arms off.
Kioti LK3504, no pin holders currently but I'll have some soon... Thanks for the awesome tip! 👍
Thanks!
That link pin holder came standard on our 1964 Ferguson. 😊
My LS needs that!! Thanks
When I was on the farm, we had an 8N and an old massey. Neither one had a place to store linch pins. I kept a few extras hanging on a strap.
I've got a Massey GC1725 - no clips. That's a great idea for anyone using straight 3 point arms. I'm new to this and I'm old, and got tired of wrestling with the 3 point hitch so I got a Pat's Easy Hitch. Makes changing implements quick and easy, yet fits EVERYTHING (in my class) and no need for lynch pins.
My old Belarus has the u bolt, but l also used a short piece of scrap dog chain, one link of the dog chain fed through the linch pin loop and the other end fed through the head of a cotter pin, so it stays tethered to lift arm. So simple, especially when you've lost one before.
Nice! I like the idea!
I don’t have a tractor quite yet. We do have a date scheduled to close the sale of our first business at the end of October. I’m lining up to get an L3902 and a mess of attachments to go with it. So hopefully, if all goes according to plan, I will be able to join the Kubota owners club by the end of November just in time for my birthday. That will be the best birthday present I will probably ever get! I can’t wait to finally get to be able to start some meaningful work around the land that we just purchased.
Ah, that’s exciting! The L3902 will be an awesome tractor!
Good tip Lucas, handy!
My early 80s JD has holders but my new Kioti NS5310 does not. Nice having them available right there where you need them without having to dig through a tool box. Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!
I think lots of older tractors must have them. I’m not sure why they stopped adding them. Seems like a no brainer.
My IH 424 has the pin holders. Not as durable as yours but they are there. Great idea. Thanks.
My Kioti DK45 came with these for the lynch pins, but on the inside of the lift arms which is even more out of the way. Also, my Kioti was less expensive than a Kubota and is one stout tractor which has served me well for over 3,000 hours.
My 1977 3600 Ford tractor has them on the arms, it looks like a small steel strap, about the same location where you welded on your Kubota.
Thanks for he video,,,
Sweet! Great idea ... thanks!
Looked like good welding to me Lucas. I carry linchpins in my tool box, but with the QH15 Quick Hitch, I don't typically need them. 👍
Thanks, Chris!