I recently bought a single row cultivator to attach to my Kubota BX 1860. The cultivator has two 2.5X5" flat bars in a V shape at the front of the cultivator. When lifting the cultivator the flat bar stock is too short to go between the lifting arms on the 3 point hitch, but just long enough to catch on one side and twist the lifting arm. I don't know if the cultivator flat bar stock should go between the 3 point hitch lifting arms, or go under them. So I have to either grind some off of the stock or get some extensions welded on to the existing stock. I think it should go under the lifting arms to prevent damage to the 3 point hitch stabilizer turnbuckles. Any advice on the correct procedure sure would be appreciated.
Carl
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Hello Carl,
The flat bars are there to protect the row crop while cultivating around it.
You have couple of things here. you have what is referred to as an integral implement which is mounted directly to your three point hitch.
Both lower link arms must be fully extended "equally" and this allows
the cultivator to lift clear off the ground. and to let the implement clear the lower links.
I do not remember if the lower links on your mule has one or two adjustable lower links.
The top link must be adjusted so the implement is level as it sounds like your top link is
too long(threaded out) and letting it sag forward from the bottom and catching the lower link.
You need to use a bubble level to assure it is level it cannot be eyeball leveled.
The lower links turnbuckles must be adjusted to prevent side to side sway and not allowed to sway and
that is probably why it is catching.
You may end up purchasing a quick hitch to allow you to have the clearance needed to use
the cultivator properly if there is not enough clearance to allow free vertical lift without becoming tangled
in the lower links.
Please try this first:
Are you sure the trailer hitch tongue is not catching the cultivator? You can remove it if I remember correctly.
1. adjust the lower links so they are fully extended and equal in length if possible
a. be sure to tighten the lower links turnbuckles to prevent it from moving from
side to side after the cultivator is attached to the lower links.
b. be sure to adjust the top link of the three point hitch to level the cultivator with a bubble level
from front to back on the cultivator frame.
c. be sure check the tire pressure to make sure the rear tires are equal also
I hope this helps.
