Kubota L3000DT Check Chains

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Kubota L3000DT Check Chains

Jerry	Hello, can anyone tell me the correct min/max length of the check chains to the lower links on the 3 pt hitch in the rear of a L3000DT series tractor? I have everything except for the Left & Right Check Chains and the lower link holder. Thank You, Jerry
Smokin Dog	The check straps are bar links with a turn buckle. You could make some using chains. As for the length, with this mower attached they measure 17 inches in length. Looks like they will adjust from about 14 inches to 25 inches. it all depends on the attachment you are installing and how wide the 3pt hitch is on the implement. This is a L3000 also.
Jerry	You the man Smokin' Dog. I really do appreciate that info. You are spot on with what I'm dealing with. Until that I was just looking at a line sketch in the owners manual. Local dealer wants about $96 for each side. Just trying to save some $$$ with the economy the way it is. BTW - Is your Lower Link holder serving a purpose in that photo? Thanx alot for the info.
farmm	Like Smoking says you can make your own , but you have to find a turnbuckle and 1/4 inch chain of the right length and clevis's that all hook together. Many farm stores have what you want. It just would take a little thought to get all the connections oriented right. But would be a lot cheaper than $96.
Smokin Dog	No, just a good place to keep it.
Smokin Dog	Just a thought, I had a older tractor, and needed the same stay straps as you. I measured all my 3pt implements across the lower two pins. To my luck they were within 1 1/2 inches of one another in width. I mounted the one with the shortest measure, then all I did was add a length of chain on each side to where the chains were almost tight when the blade was lowered. This held the blade steady. When I installed a cultivator which had the widest measure the chains were a small amount slack, and the implement would rock side to side a small amount but not enough to hurt anything. I did this with no turnbuckle, used it for over 20 years with no problems, but one. You have to use a bungie cord to hook the two arms together when your driving the tractor with nothing on the hitch, to keep the arms off the rear tires.

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