3-Point Hitch Bent 2538 hitch arm

[raptor0690]

I bent one of my hitch arms using the box blade today. Does anyone know if there is an upgrade kit available? Just considering my options. Telescoping ones would be nice. Makes me wonder about the quality of the steel, I never bent one on my old Ferguson. Many years of hard use and never a problem like this. Love the 2538, so far this is my only issue.

 

[RNeumann]

I’d be afraid of an “upgrade” as something else may bend or break. I’ve never heard of this so I’m wondering if it had a weak spot or it had man vs immovable object moment.....

 

[RNeumann]

I do believe the arms are somewhat of a generic item. I think they can be had a local tractor store or online. I don’t think it’s a dealer only item. Just verify length and pin dia.

 

[raptor0690]

Nice and slow in low range reverse. Hung up on something, didn't even notice it bent till I got off to re-fuel. Its bent pretty good.

 

[RNeumann]

Yah bummer! I was looking at changing my box angle at one point and researched different length arms. It was awhile ago but something like 22” eye to eye sounds familiar. My local store had them in stock.....back shelf, down low, covered in dust! Also saw them online

 

[raptor0690]

Just got off the phone with bills tractor, they want $301, for one arm. What a RIP off. I'll be looking for other options.

 

[rcrupper]

I made my own out of square tubing, 2 different sizes, one inside of the other and holes to adjust... don't have pics as I sold my 3215 but worked well....

 

[raptor0690]

I thought about straightening it out and reinforcing it a little. I'll prob do that. However I have the local dealer getting me trade in and quote on a new 3550. The 2538 is good so far for most things, but a little light for some of what I'm clearing out. I'd hate to break something more expensive or bend the loader. I like that it's not too heavy for finish mowing on softer ground. I have some thinking to do...

 

[CincyFlyer]

I thought about straightening it out and reinforcing it a little. I'll prob do that. However I have the local dealer getting me trade in and quote on a new 3550. The 2538 is good so far for most things, but a little light for some of what I'm clearing out. I'd hate to break something more expensive or bend the loader. I like that it's not too heavy for finish mowing on softer ground. I have some thinking to do...

Just remember that a 3-point hitch was originally designed for pulling only.

 

[tbzep]

I thought about straightening it out and reinforcing it a little. I'll prob do that. However I have the local dealer getting me trade in and quote on a new 3550. The 2538 is good so far for most things, but a little light for some of what I'm clearing out. I'd hate to break something more expensive or bend the loader. I like that it's not too heavy for finish mowing on softer ground. I have some thinking to do...

The 3550 will get you about 1400 more lbs of beef, but without looking at your 2538, I don't know how much of that beef is in the hitch. It is a category 2 where yours is just category 1.