[30nate]

Anyone know where I can find the 4 mounting brackets to connect my 30 hydro tiller to a 318? I just picked up the tiller Sunday and the seller would not come off of the mounting brackets. He said he needed them for his 3 point hitch. Thanks for any help I'm hoping to try this thing out soon.

 

[coalminer16]

I answered on the other thread to. There is someone on ebay that makes the mounts that sometimes sells if no one else can help you here.

 

[jdmaninlouky]

Nate -

I see them on ebay from time to time . Expect to pay 120 to 150 or so depending on how many there are on there at one time . Someone here usually/has had a set for sale on there (ebay) . Perhaps he will post on this site . The uppers can be old style cast iron , or newer style steel fabricated . Either work the same as the other . Did he give you at least the lift links ?

It's puzzling how the guy thinks he needs them "for" his 3 point , unless he plans on using them "as" part of a make-shift 3 point . Still they are part of the tiller package , and should have stayed with it 100% .

Dave

 

[30nate]

I have looked all over eBay and the web trying to find them. I found a set in Canada but they will take 3 weekd to get here.

I do have the lift links, I think.

When I spoke with the seller on the phone I ask if everything to make this tiller work on a 318 was incluided and he said yes. Well 6 hours and $180.00 in fuel later he says that they are not incluided and that he needed them. He said those brackets were "part of the tractor". I gave him his $850 loaded it up and left. I wasn't going home empty handed.

 

[chuckv]

Nate,

The parts are well illustrated in the PC1988. There are two versions of the user's manual -- one for the belly pump version and another for the rear drive style. I presume that you have the belly drive, as that is much more common. I can e-mail you some information, let me know if you need another version.

The lower brackets mount below the hitch plate, whereas the "real" lower three point mounts are positioned above that hitch plate. the manuals show that both sets of brackets can be on the tractor at the same time. The seller is not well informed...

Here is a picture of the upper arms on the rockshaft and the lower brackets below the 3-pt mounts. The tiller specific parts are circled in red...

Here is a bit clearer view of that lower hitch plate area from the installation manual:

Chuck

 

[knottyrope]

There are two size lift straps too. one type for 300 series and other for 400 series which are 1.5 inches longer. I had to cut a long pair and weld them or the tines would did into the grass at highest setting.

 

[30nate]

I have 2 offers for you guys.....

Offer 1
I'll give $200.00 for a set that works on 30 hydro belly mount tiller. If someone wants to sell them to me.

Offer 2
Is if someone want to "rent" me theirs for a week or 2 so I can use them as a pattern to fab some. I have been a welder all my life and I sure I can build them if I had something to use as a pattern.

 

[coalminer16]

I could be convinced if you pay shipping to rent or sell I guess. I would sell the non-cast ones. Do you need the part that the tiller has as well or just the parts that bolt onto the tractor? The parts aren't the lightest. Could ship by tomorrow if needed since tilling season is close by. You telling me how fast the shipping and the address.

 

[30nate]

I only need the 4 brackets that bolt to the tractor. Travis I'll send you an email in a couple of hours.

 

[markks]

Nate,, What is your Email??
I've got a set of hitches or couplers.
I was going to send you a Picture of what I
have, but could not determine your email.

Mark..

 

[30nate]

My email is [email protected]

Thanks you all for the help!!

 

[markks]

OK,, Let me go find them and take a couple of Pictures.. I've got then out in the shop somewhere..

 

[markks]

Nate, Found them, and set pictures of what I've got.. Thanks..

 

[30nate]

Mark, thank you very much!! I got your email and sent you one back.

 

[JDF/ SwampFox]

There is no such thing as renting a part to someone who is unknown on the internet. LoL, I'd call it "You are buying it until I get it back, If ever."

 

[30nate]

Yes you can "RENT" things on the internet I have done it several times. First the "RENTER" pay pals a deposit for an amount greater than the valve of the item. When the person " RENTING" the item has it back in the same condition they sent it out in they refund the deposit. If the deposit is not returned a paypal dispute is started.


If there is anything else I can help you with please feel free to contact me @ [email protected]. Thank you.

 

[JDF/ SwampFox]

It was humor Nate.... humor....

get used to it, a lot of it happens around here....

But... the way you describe it, it sounds like I pay more than the item is worth (buy it) with the option of returning it on good faith.

 

[metz99]

Nate sent you an email, I have a pair of these

 

[30nate]

Guys I found a set. I sent Mark Broz the funds for them. Thank you all so much for the help!!

 

[KB]

JDF,

thats the way tool rental works at my local parts place. buy the 'rental' tool, use it, and return for a full refund.

Kb