EMP Telescopic 3 Point Stabilizers: An Affordable OEM Alternative! (

As I mentioned in the video on the EMP magnetic tractor mirrors, EMP was sending me another product to try out, which is their new telescopic stabilizer kit for Kubota L series tractors. They are a great upgrade for my tractor and an affordable alternative to Kubota's OEM kit.
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[@DIYMyWay]

These stabilizers are available from EMP's website: extrememetalproducts.com/i-23887321-kubota-style-telescopic-stabilizer-kit.html NOTE: You can save 10% by signing in as a customer and using the discount code DIYMYWAY at checkout. I do not earn any commission off sales.

[@Mccaid]

Sir, you have no idea how much time and trouble youve saved me making these videos about tractor upgrades I didnt know about. I get so much more out of my tractor, because of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos, I cant tell you how much I appreciate it.

[@DIYMyWay]

I am so glad to know these videos have been helpful to you! Thank you for the kind words!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Those are a great addition to your tractor Martin 👍🏻, I got a set for my BX from Mark Hodge at Stabilworks, I bought them because I didn’t like those turn buckles. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend 🙋🏼‍♂️🙂👍🏻

[@randyelkins9123]

Nice addition. Something like your new upgrade came standard equipment on my Mahindra 1626. Makes sway adjustments easy. Thanks for the video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Randy! I wish all tractors came standard with them. Thanks for watching!

[@larryhasard3989]

My New Holland tractor came with telescoping stabilizer bars, but they had too much side to side play, in any set of holes with my garden cultivator attached. 4 inches of lateral movement could take out part of a row of vegetables while weeding. I could not find turnbuckle style sway braces that would fit my tractor. I discovered, by accident, that if you slide a bolt in another pair of matching holes in both telescoping sway bars,, you can eliminate nearly all the movement/ sidesway in your 3 pt implement. I use regular hex bolts, the same diameter as the pins, because the NH spring clip pins are 40 dollars a pair. If your drive isn't too bouncy, the bolts will stay in place without using a nut, for tool free removal.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the tip and for watching, Larry!

[@cambiumguy]

I have some on my L5030. It is very easy to adjust. My adjustment pins have a small length of chain welded to it so you can either bolt one end of the chain on the arms so you don't lose the pins or wrap around the arm and pin again without using the clip on retainer.

[@vincentfenech681]

I just bought a Kubota L3200 and I love your channel! Keep up the great work Sir!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Vincent! I appreciate the kind words!

[@unclep1210]

I sure would like to thank you for this video. I too was about to order a pair from another source but then saw your video. The discount code saved me an additional $15.49 I say that's a no brainer. New subscriber here and lovin every bit of it.

[@DIYMyWay]

You are very welcome! Glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@samengler539]

Nice job Martin. I have the OEM telescopic arms on my B2650. They work great and easy to use. Your looks and works like my OEM ones. You will love them. Great up grade!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Sam!

[@USCGCoasttoast]

Thanks as always going to get a pair for my L3901.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That is a nice set up! Look well made. I have telescopic on the compact but not on the subcompact. I like how easy you can set them up. Very good review Martin! Enjoyed the video! Hope you have a good weekend! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi John! Thank you, sir! Yes, the telescopic stabilizers sure are convenient. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a most excellent weekend!

[@dustysnow2502]

My RK55 came with telescoping stabilizers and extendable lower links. I couldn't imaging hooking up implements without these things.

[@StewartFarmApiary]

We put the sway bars on my L3301 and couldn't get the arms wide enough to get any implement on because they bumped against the tires (same as your tires). It looks like the best route is the quick connect you have on your arms. Thanks for the video.

[@WichhartAcres]

Sweet! I want to build a set for my bx23s! Thanks for posting! Have a great week!

[@DIYMyWay]

Fabricate your own? Nice! Best of luck with the project. Thanks for watching!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

As always Martin, very nice review. These appear to be very well made and a better bargain than OEM even. I believe you covered this very well

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Gary! I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@shawnevans5690]

Got mine the other day. Great product. fast easy to install. i put them on without removing my box blade.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Shawn! Yes, they are. Glad they went on without a hitch. 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@freddiedrawhorn1939]

I have learned so much from your videos awesome videos keep them coming I'm a new tractor owner so thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Freddie! I’m so glad my videos have been helpful to you. Congrats on becoming a tractor owner!

[@johnharrison9303]

I have the Kubota OEM version my dealer graciously installed on my 3301 and I love them! It sure makes hook up easier. I also don’t use the sway slot with my brush hog and I haven’t had any trouble at all.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi John! Glad to hear your dealer provide them on your tractor. They really are way better than the turn buckle stabilizers. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? These are nice Martin!!! They sure make it a lot easier to stabilize anything on the 3 point and that's important. Thanks for sharing and good for EMP for allowing you to try these!!! I didn't realize they had such a variety in products!!! I'll be checking out their web page for sure. Take care!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Yes sir, they are a nice upgrade indeed! Like you, I thought EMP mainly sold ATV and UTV accessories, so I was pleasantly surprised by the breadth of their product offerings. Thanks for watching!

[@clintosborn1409]

Good video (again). I have similar stabilizers and like them a lot better than the old chains and turnbuckles. One add I made was that I replaced the pins with magnetic hitch pins; they make life easier.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Clint! Magnetic hitch pins! Cool idea!

[@ww3ok]

I love mine. They came standard on my B2601. Makes attaching 3pt implements easy. I recently bought a 3pt quick attach. Now everything is perfect.

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Hey Gary! Yours came standard? I didn't get them. What model year is yours?

[@ww3ok]

@@PaleHorseOutdoors David, I took delivery of my B2601, May 2021, so I think my tractor is a 2020. I have the LA435 loader.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

The only time that my 3 pt quick attach comes off is for my brush hog and my 3 pt disc. Neither of those implements will fit without drastic modifications. Smpler for me to just drop the quick hitch. I love mine Gary. You will love yours too.

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Thanks Gary. I took delivery April 2021 and got stiffed on that feature! LOL

[@caydensoutdoorlife4547]

Looks great! That will be a great add on for you 👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@MJADoingStuff]

That’s a great solution to the standard link’s I already have a stock pair for my b2601 but I like the pins on yours better. Thanks for the video 😁👍🚜💨🍳

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, Mitch!

[@herbcaldwell943]

Thank you for the review sir.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, Herb!

[@customcraftsbybruceslaton4872]

nice upgrade for my L3901

[@FromSteelToWood]

Another great review!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Joe!

[@cliffordmaclean321]

great video. I have changed to the Pin type like you. One thing you may want to watch for when spreading the sway is keep an eye on your right side arm adjustment hitting your backhoe frame. that little turning pin may catch when you have your arms wide spread. I just installed a set of 2 1/2" spacers on my L 2501 .gives you a lot more room.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Clifford! And thanks for the tip. I’ve been considering wheel spacers for my tractor and may pull the trigger before long.

[@johnmedlin5894]

Nice review Martin. The OEM stabilizers that came on my Massey Ferguson are very similar to those.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, John! I wish telescopic stabilizers were standard on all tractors. Thanks for watching!

[@HillsideAcres]

I’ve been on the fence on ordering the oem ones for the l2501. My m7060 has these so I already know I will love them. Especially to go along with the pats easy change as well. It’s nice to know that there is a more affordable option. Appreciate you posting this will pass it along to some co workers with l series as well!

[@DIYMyWay]

BTW, EMP told me you can save 10% by signing in as a customer and using the discount code DIYMYWAY at checkout. I would have mentioned it in the video but they didn’t tell me about until I had posted it. Thanks for watching!

[@williamblack1270]

I ordered the EMP stabilizers today and received the 10% discount. Thank you for passing that along to subscribers, always sweet to save a little a little money. BTW, after installing the EMT's and Pat's Easy Change Quick Hitch, did you need to replace the top link with a longer one. I have a 2501 L series.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi William! Glad you got the discount! Yes, I got a longer top link after installing the Pats. Always good to meet another Kubota owner. Thanks for watching!

[@watershedoverlook]

They came standard on the LX2610...I give 'em a thumbs up, just like this video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Chris!

[@earlyriser8998]

MX series and I have the telescoping style.....I adjust like you for every implement. Ag tires and a big tractor so plenty of room for most implements.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Early Riser! I really should consider wheel spacers, both for extra sway room and for a wider stance for my tractor. Thanks for watching!

[@HuserHelpers]

Seems these will be a welcomed addition.

[@DIYMyWay]

Indeed they are, sir. Thanks for watching!

[@mattcanfield6384]

I got the Kubota kit I guess I should have watched this video sooner either way there both a pretty good improvement

[@dougdinsmore9751]

Hello Martin. I also have a set of telescoping stabilizers on a L2501 (with R tires). That said I have problems with them rubbing the tires as well. I have a solution that works fairly well, for me anyway. I purchased a bunch of flat washers large enough to slide over the mounting pins. If you install several, just enough to allow clearance for your Pat's hitch, and crowd them to the outside, then it narrows up the stabilizers and gives you more clearance to the tires. You can usually reduce the amount of implement swing too. Hope this makes sense. I started doing this with my rear blade when pulling ditches and I needed to offset it as far as possible to keep my tires out of the ditch. I enjoy your videos, keep them coming!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Doug! That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing it. I'm probably going to add wheel spacers but this is a good fix in the meantime. Thanks for watching!

[@KillTheKing74]

I too have the tire rub issue. One of the telescopic stabilizer arm's bracket broke today. The bracket where the stabilizer arm connects to the lower link.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, Great image effect 👌👍😉 That is a great product indeed 💪👌👍😉 Installing wheel spacer it will help stabilizing your tractor Sir 😉👍👌 OUTSTANDING INFORMATIVE VIDEO SIR 👌👍😉 Cheers 🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for the kind encouragement, Dave! Yes, I’m thinking of adding wheel spacers for a more stable tractor and for more sway room. Cheers!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@DIYMyWay 👌👍💪😉🍻

[@chiefmik9108]

Looking Good Martin, my NH Boomer also came with them standard. I am borrowing my neighbors JD 1025r machine with a blower on the front and Blade on the back & it sure is a pain to adjust the old style linkage Stay Safe..God Bless…Chief..{NYS/ADK}

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Chief! Yes, I can attest that the turn buckle stabilizers are a PITA to deal with so I’m enjoying the new ones. Thanks for watching!

[@DouglasPhillips90]

I have 2 inch wheel spacers on my l3901 with R14 tires and they profit the perfect amount of clearance for the telescoping bars. I also use a QH and find that i never need to adjust the pin holes on the telescoping bars using the Qh since the width of the 3 point arms is always the same. I only switch between the sway position and the fix pin position depending on the implement I’m using.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yeah, I really should add spacers to my tractor. Probably will before long. Thanks for watching!

[@toddallison4390]

Good video. Looks like a nice alternative to the OEM and the Stabilworks arms. They do look a little less beefy compared to the Stabilworks, but those are $270/pair.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Todd! I know Mark at Stabilworks makes a good product, but they are too pricey in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

That's really cool, Martin! They look like they'll be a really nice upgrade for you. So much better than turning those buckles!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi David! Yes, they are a real timesaver. Thanks for watching!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Hey there Martin, sorry for the catch-up watch. I purchased a pair of telescopic stabilizers for my GC 1710 several years back and they were great looking but they interfered when operating my rotary cutter. The cutter's shaft outer plastic cover got mangled which halted my use of the stabilizers. That really was too bad since I had them made by a guy who made them for all sorts of tractor owners. So I ended up reverting back to OEM stabilizers. Sorry for the late comment but eventually, I'll catch-up. Take it easy. Don 👍🏽🤠 10/10/23

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Don! Actually, I have changed back to my turnbuckle stabilizers, because the allowed too much sway of attachments, especially my 830 lb ballast box. It would lurch from side to side on uneven terrain and jerk the tractor around most unsettlingly. Now I can make it nice and snug again. Thanks for watching!

[@williamblack1270]

The EMP stabilizers are impressive in performance, ease of installation and cost. What's not to like! I truly enjoy the video's, it is obvious that you work really hard to make them informative. I am getting my first tractor in a few days. A Kubota L 2501, same as yours, but with the 25 hp diesel. I will incorporate many of the upgrades that you have presented. BTW, do you plan to add wheel spacers to rear tires, I would love to see you tackle that one. I want to do it, but can't figure out how I am going to get the liquid filled tires off and back on, being an older guy. Thanks for all you do!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi William! Thank you for your encouraging words! Congrats on soon becoming a first-time tractor owner, especially a Kubota tractor! Funny you should ask about wheel spacers. I have recently been considering adding them and I have liquid filled rear tires, but I have an idea of how to get them off and back on without killing myself. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!

[@martyb3783]

Very nice. I don't see any on their website for a BX23s. Maybe soon. Great video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Marty! Contact them and tell them you’d like them to make a set for the BX series. There are a lot of other BX owners who’d like an affordable option.

[@martyb3783]

@@DIYMyWay I will do that. Messicks has them and they look really nice but I would like something a bit less expensive.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Heading over to their web page now.

[@DIYMyWay]

Gary, I hope you saw the note in the video description about the 10% discount code. EMP didn’t tell me about it until after the video was posted. I pinned a comment at the top to let people know in case they don’t read the video description.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@DIYMyWay I saw the little window on their web site. Thanks for letting me know Martin. I was cooking breakfast while I had your video playing so I didn’t have my eyeballs glued to the screen the entire time.

[@DM-fz3ly]

Love your videos! So I have neither the Pats Quick Hitches nor these Telescopic 3 pt stabilizers. Could you please comment on which of these two choices you would recommend adding first?? thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you do! Get the Pat’s system first for sure. It’s such a time and frustration saver. Thanks for watching!

[@JCWren]

Have you looked into a quick hitch, either a QH15 or the SpeedCo? I have a QH15 and everything I have is QH compatible. SO much easier than connecting up three point arms.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes I have and chose the Pat’s system over a QH. I have a video comparing the two and cover why I went with Pat’s. If I got a quick hitch, it would be the Speco true Cat 1 QH which doesn’t require the bushing for every implement. Thanks for watching!

[@JCWren]

In retrospect, I would have gone with the SpeeCo, had I known about it. I went with the QH15, which doesn't make me unhappy, but has resulted buying an adapter. And sometimes it's a real PITA to get the roll pin holes aligned between the adapter and implement pin. But I sure do like just backing up to an implement, raising the three point, and it's connected (well, plus messing with the PTO).

[@matthewsims359]

Well doodoo. I really like the stabilizers but my little old L2350d didnt make the list. Looks like a nice product though

[@DIYMyWay]

Sorry to hear that, Matthew! Thanks for watching, though!

[@johnbushong8944]

What brand are the quick attach do you have a video on them

[@DIYMyWay]

They are the Pat’s Easy Change system. If you are interested, there are two videos you may find helpful: (1) Quick Hitch vs Pat’s - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5qZmmimZtR3aMk and (2) Pat’s Easy Change Review and Installation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3anISFaLd5qqs. Thanks for watching!

[@jbw5485]

Are these needed if you have a 3 point quick attach?

[@DIYMyWay]

I don’t think so. Turnbuckle stabilizers would be fine. Thanks for watching!

[@USCGCoasttoast]

On the web site it shows everything but the L3901. Fits the following Standard L Series Tractors does not show the L3901. hummm?

[@DIYMyWay]

I covered that very thing within the first two minutes of the video. I suggest you rewatch that portion of the video. Thanks for watching!

[@USCGCoasttoast]

@@DIYMyWay Ya sorry missed it the first time

[@HardwayRanch]

I never use the sway feature.

[@DIYMyWay]

I prefer little or no sway as well. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Tshredderted]

Can’t get the code to work.

[@DIYMyWay]

Sorry to hear that, Tim! Did you set up an account? EMP said you have to set an account to use the code. It won’t work if you check out as a guest. Thanks for watching!

[@greatpyr3245]

I couldn't get the code to work either, even though I set up an account. Customer Service gave me a different code to use. Ordered on 3/8. Still waiting for them to ship.

[@Texascudaguy]

Clearly hitting the tire in just abour any position. Are these junk ?

[@DIYMyWay]

Wrong. They come very close to hitting the tire… closer than I’d like, but don’t make contact. But I have recently changed back to my turnbuckle stabilizers, because the telescopic ones allowed too much sway of attachments, especially my 830 lb ballast box. It would lurch from side to side on uneven terrain and jerk the tractor around most unsettlingly. Now I can make it nice and snug again. Thanks for watching!