3 Point Hitch Question

[spanky]

Hi all ~

New to the board, and pretty new when it comes to tractors too.
When my father passed a few years ago, I inherited the old family homestead, and a Kubota L2550 DT to go with it.
It has a front loader (which I get use out of) and a backhoe (which I don't get use out of). I'm looking to remove the backhoe and attach a 3-point hitch. We have a bush hog, and I'd like to get a snowblower for the coming winter.
I asked a dealer what it would cost for a hitch assembly, and the parts totaled just over $1200 !!
I'm hoping that there has to be something out there cheaper. Can anyone offer any advice on where to find a cheaper 3ph set-up?

Thanks
Spanky

 

[olthumpa]

Try West Kentucky Tractor Parts. I have had good luck with them. They are a salvage yard.

1(800) 564-0567



http://wkytpstore.com/

 

[hodge]

While original Kubota parts are best, sometimes you just can't find them. You can try Weaver's (www.compactractorparts.com) and buy new, although they will be aftermarket. You will probably need to know the lift arm length.
Welcome to the forum!

 

[2458n]

The compactractorparts.com looks to be your answer-I doubt if the used would be cheaper then their new. 1200.00 from Kubota vs. <250.00 would make a easy choice for me.

 

[spanky]

While original Kubota parts are best, sometimes you just can't find them. You can try Weaver's (www.compactractorparts.com) and buy new, although they will be aftermarket. You will probably need to know the lift arm length.
Welcome to the forum!

Thanks hodge. Took your advice and ordered from Weavers. Arrived at my door in Canada 2 days later! Just need to get'er up to my farm and see if it fits. If it doesn't, I'm sure I can jerry-rig it to fit!

Next step is to find a decent snowblower.