3-Point Hitch Tiller hitting wheels

[Travis S]

New to the site and a know this topic has been discussed but I need info where I can bye the special 3 pt top bar made for yanmar tractors to fit tillers. I have a 2210 Yanmar. Thanks

 

[California]

Maybe ask Hoye about a used one?

It's more than a bar. It's a 'bridge' pinned to the tractor to move the pivot point out several inches, then a short, 10(?) inch top link. This changes the geometry so the lift goes closer to straight up instead of curling inward.

I could go out and take photos and dimensions if you need to fabricate one. The bridge would be a simple welding project but a short adjustable top link would be harder to make. That top link takes a beating from the tiller torque so adapting a turnbuckle or something wouldn't be tough enough.

 

[Travis S]

Thanks Hoye can't get them anymore. I mat just weld some flat metal on the tiller and drill out the holes. I was just trying to get out of some work.

 

[old grayfellow]

Thanks Hoye can't get them anymore. I mat just weld some flat metal on the tiller and drill out the holes. I was just trying to get out of some work.

Try calling Fredricks in AL. Yanmar — Fredricks Outdoor

They had one when I bought a tiller from them a few years back. Not sure if they have any now, but worth a call.

 

[Travis S]

Try calling Fredricks in AL. Yanmar Fredricks Outdoor

They had one when I bought a tiller from them a few years back. Not sure if they have any now, but worth a call.

Thanks. Will do.

 

[California]

I might just weld some flat metal on the tiller and drill out the holes. I was just trying to get out of some work.

Moving the tiller back might incur the cost of a longer pto shaft.

Or - adding a slip clutch might provide the extra shaft length needed. Better measure first!

 

[careyo63]

These are some old pics. I had from yrs. ago. Sold the Tiller so the only help I can offer but it worked really good. Came from the Big Fred...

 

[Henhouse1]

New to the site and a know this topic has been discussed but I need info where I can bye the special 3 pt top bar made for yanmar tractors to fit tillers. I have a 2210 Yanmar. Thanks

I have a spare one. I have a 1610D. Someone can chime in about if it will fit. I would imagine it would. The 1610 and the 2210 are very similar. I will look for a picture on mine with it installed. Will have to look on computer at home later. Thing is pretty heavy so might cost a little to ship. If you are interested let me know.

 

[Ed9620]

Hi,

Had same problem with using a Kubota tiller with my Yanmar 1720D. So using the photo (below) showing the correct top bar hanging down, measured it on the photo. Then scaled it up to the full-size (scaled from measurements of the tiller on the same photo).
Then made one. Had a local firm laser-cut and drill the two triangular plates and then welded a spacing between them using some steel offcuts I had lying around.
Then cut down a small top link and using the two ends and some of the threaded box made a short link.
The result can be seen in the other picture. No longer clips the rear tyres and lowers horizontally too.

 

[California]

Looking good!

One comment - my 'bridge' - my name for that special adapter - came with bolts instead of pins to secure it to the tractor. That fixed part on the tractor takes a beating from the torque of the tiller and the holes there tend to get elongated after much use. Bolts snugged down eliminate the slop. But for occasional use this is probably irrelevant, it would be significant only in commercial service.