Description
Overview:
Bucket Links for the Kubota U17-3 Mini Excavator are heavy-duty linkage components that connect the bucket to the dipper arm and linkage system, transmitting digging and lifting forces smoothly and accurately. Manufactured from high-strength steel for durability, they are engineered to withstand frequent cycling and shock loads in site conditions. This set is designed as a direct replacement for OEM No. 996 184 and matches the geometry required by Kubota U17-3 and U173 machines, helping to maintain correct bucket alignment and breakout performance. Precision-fit eyes accommodate the correct pins and bushes, reducing play and wear when maintained properly. Use these links to restore consistent bucket control, minimise downtime during repairs, and keep your mini excavator working reliably across construction, utilities, and landscaping tasks.
Key Features:
- Direct replacement for OEM No. 996 184 for straightforward fitment
- High-strength steel construction for long service life in tough conditions
- Precision-formed eyes for smooth articulation with compatible pins and bushes
- Maintains correct bucket geometry and breakout force on U17-3 and U173
- Resistant to impact and cyclic loading typical of digging operations
- Suited to regular maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned downtime
- Compatible with factory linkage layouts for reliable operation
- Supports consistent bucket control for accurate trenching and grading
Typical Applications:
Used to renew worn or damaged bucket linkage on Kubota mini excavators working in trenching, grading, backfilling, landscaping, utility installation, and small demolition. Ideal for owner-operators, plant hire fleets, and site maintenance teams who need dependable bucket control and reduced slack in the linkage to achieve clean cuts, consistent trenches, and predictable material handling on compact jobsites.
Also known as:
Excavator bucket linkage, bucket connecting link, linkage arm, dog bone link, bucket crowd link, bucket pivot link, dipper-to-bucket link. These terms describe the same linkage elements that couple the bucket to the excavator's quick hitch or dipper end and transfer forces through the bucket mechanism.
Fits Models:
U17-3, U173
Alternate Part Numbers:
996 184
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 996 184 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kubota |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | U17-3, U173 |
| Machine Type | Excavators |
| Fits Brands | Kubota |
| Fits Models | U17-3 |
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