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Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30 Review

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

30 spare pins plus cotters is the headline feature of the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30). A good match for the five-minute fix in the middle of a storm, rated 6.4/10 on its documented specs.

Price$15.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
Specifications
BrandPotiarey
CategoryParts & accessories
Clearing width24 in
Count30
Sold forMTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Craftsman
Part number738-04124A
ASINB0DHG43M37

Full listing title: Potiarey Shear Pins and Cotter Pins Fit for MTD Snowblower - Shear Pins 30pcs and Cotter Pins 30pcs Compatible for Cub Cad et Troy Bilt Craftsman 24" 26" Snow Thrower, Replace 738-04124A 714-04040

Listing evidence
Clearing width Exact listing source
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0DHG43M37
Rating method published

Compared with other shear pin kits

Two shear pin kits for the same part number, closest to it on our rating, each with a dated price.

Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30

Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30

6.4Fair · out of 10$15.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 24 in
  • Parts & accessories
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Qloby 738-04124A Shear Pins, 30-Pack

Qloby 738-04124A Shear Pins, 30-Pack

6.5Good · out of 10$16.98 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Parts & accessories
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30 spare shear pins, with cotter pins

The count the listing states, part 738-04124A. Enough to keep a few in the garage, a few in the house and a couple taped to the handle. When one snaps mid-storm, the fix is a pin out of the bag and five cold minutes.

What it has going for it

What changes when a pin snaps

For MTD, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt. The brands named in the listing. Parts like this are model-specific, so match the part number in your manual before you order.

Will they fit your auger?

The listing names part 738-04124A and MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Craftsman machines.

Shear pins are sized to the hole in the auger shaft and made to snap at a set load. Use the part number from your manual; a hardware-store bolt won't break when it should, and the gearbox pays.

Great for you if…

  • You want spare pins in the garage before the storm, not after
  • Your machine is from MTD

Skip it if…

  • You don't own an MTD, a Cub Cadet or a Troy-Bilt machine
  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
  • Your manual names a different part number

Fit, part number and what's in the box

What the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) listing names:

  • Part 738-04124A
  • Named fits: MTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Craftsman
  • 30 pins
  • Cotter pins

Your manual and the model plate on the frame decide the fit, not the photo.

Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30, view 3

Price and cost per pin

$15.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each pin works out at about $0.53 (price ÷ stated count, our arithmetic). That puts it in the cheaper third of the 8 shear pin kits we have a price and a stated count for.

Match the part number first and compare prices second; the cheapest part is the one you only order once.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0DHG43M37), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30, view 4

A better pin kit?

Want to spend less? The YAMAKATO 738-04124A Shear Pins, 6 (7.0/10) was listed at $6.99 on Sep 30, 2026.

Our take

The verdict

The best thing about the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) is 30 spare pins plus cotters. No buyer reviews yet, so this Potiarey shear pin kit has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Potiarey: it only fits the machines it lists, so check your manual before you order. We'd pick it if you want spare pins in the garage before the storm, not after; otherwise, put it next to the NoetSauesrfs 738-04155 Shear Pins (8) first.

The one thing we'd check first

Before the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) ships, check your model number: it is sold as part 738-04124A for MTD and Cub Cadet, and fit is model-specific.

Before you buy

Your model number

Look for the plate on the frame, usually under the handle or behind the engine, and copy the model and serial numbers into your phone.

Shear pins only

Never swap in an ordinary bolt: the whole point is that the pin breaks before the gearbox does. Our shear pin guide shows how to change one.

Do it in October

Parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.

How it compares

How the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) stacks up against the closest alternative, the NoetSauesrfs 738-04155 Shear Pins (8).

CriterionPotiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30NoetSauesrfs 738-04155 Shear Pins, 8
Our rating6.4/106.5/10
Count308
Part number738-04124A738-04155
FitsMTD, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and CraftsmanCraftsman, MTD, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt

Pick the NoetSauesrfs 738-04155 Shear Pins (8) if you want our higher-rated option (6.5/10); stay with the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) for more spares (30).

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

3 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

6 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

Read the methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Is the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) any good?

We rate it 6.4/10 (fair). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How wide does the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30 clear, and how far does it throw?

The listing states a 24 in clearing width. Those are the seller's best-case numbers: wet, heavy snow and the packed ridge the plough leaves both cut the throw short. Our clearing-width planner counts how many passes your driveway takes at that width.

Will the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins, 30 + 30 fit my snow blower?

Only if your manual agrees. A listing that names a long list of compatible machines is the seller's claim, not proof of fit: match the part number in your operator manual before you order.

What do you get with the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30)?

Its listing states 30 spare pins plus cotters. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact machine is worth confirming first.

What should I check before ordering the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30)?

Your model number: look for the plate on the frame, usually under the handle or behind the engine, and copy the model and serial numbers into your phone. Shear pins only: never swap in an ordinary bolt: the whole point is that the pin breaks before the gearbox does. Our shear pin guide shows how to change one. Do it in October: parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.

Where can I buy the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30)?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the Potiarey Shear & Cotter Pins (30 + 30) yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.