Help on Mower and I Match!!!

[Propjob]

grat pics and advice. Well like you I now own the machine. I can see where the tires would dig in. Maybe some other type of tire may be more suitable. JIM

 

[beenthere]

Just lift the mower deck slightly on the 3 ph to make turns and the wheels won't dig in.

 

[Propjob]

Good point1 thank you all. I ll post pics when I get there Pics are bettter than cookies!!

 

[King Kutter Rep]

Just so everyone knows, The XB line of King Kutter equipment is designed specifically for tractors with the Limited Cat. I hitch, like the Kubota BX tractors and Massey GC series. The Limited Cat. I hitch has Cat. 0 spacing and Cat. I pins. The iMatch system is a lot closer to Cat. I dimensions. This probably doesn't help much, but at least you've got a little more information.

 

[Propjob]

Thanks KK Rep!
I am going to do the mods that were suggested, without destroyng the integrity of the original design, hopefully reselling it after it's need is gone. Ironic, the cliche It fits a three point hitch, by some dealers doesn'thelp the purchaser. I have learned a whole lot of buyer beware. Thanks to informed people on the forum, I will get this working. JIM

 

[kennyd]

The iMatch system is a lot closer to Cat. I dimensions.

No, it's not "closer". The iMatch follows the ASAE 278.6 standard for CAT1 implements. If more OEM's (KK included) followed these standards than it would solve these problems for lot's of people including the OP Propjob. Having to modify a brand new implement makes no sence when there is a standard that can and should be followed.

 

[jenkinsph]

No, it's not "closer". The iMatch follows the ASAE 278.6 standard for CAT1 implements. If more OEM's (KK included) followed these standards than it would solve these problems for lot's of people including the OP Propjob. Having to modify a brand new implement makes no sence when there is a standard that can and should be followed.

I agree totally with Kenny on this.

 

[King Kutter Rep]

No, it's not "closer". The iMatch follows the ASAE 278.6 standard for CAT1 implements. If more OEM's (KK included) followed these standards than it would solve these problems for lot's of people including the OP Propjob. Having to modify a brand new implement makes no sence when there is a standard that can and should be followed.

King Kutter's standard Cat. I equipment WILL hook up to an iMatch quick hitch. However, the XB line is not designed to do that. It's made for Limited Cat. I hitches.

 

[zglozman]

Thank you too much!!
Question on Pics 1 & 4 There appears to be a small spacer on one side of the (added) sliding plate on the rear of the link or does that go fully through the slot? Did you sketch any dimensional drawings?? What if any changes would you have done different? Prop Shaft good length? Thanks for letting me ask 100 questions. I also noticed added A frame support.
JIM

Initially i thought it was a great mod. I do have one concern, it changes the floating properties of the implement. in the original design it could float, it the front wheels as well as the back, i.e. entire deck could go up and down, not it just allows it for the back and not the front. perhaps thats why it digs in ???