Broken Lower 3 Point Hitch Arm

[Langanobob]

A good weld should be strong enough....V it out and don't over heat and heat treat.

That’s what I did and I’ll soon know. We have more rain on the way and I need to do more work on the road drainage.

 

[Dmacleo]

would be interested in what you find at TSC. have not seen any lift arms (do carry lift links) at my local one.

 

[Langanobob]

would be interested in what you find at TSC. have not seen any lift arms (do carry lift links) at my local one.

Here is what I found on their website. They say they have 3 in stock at my local store but it is about 10" too long which won't work.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-forged-lift-arm?cm_vc=-10005

 

[Leejohn]

That’s what I did and I’ll soon know. We have more rain on the way and I need to do more work on the road drainage.

I have made 6 or 7 pairs and you should be just fine with the deep V weld.

 

[Langanobob]

I used it today with a box scraper and the weld held up fine. I didn't have any of the ripper teeth down and that was what caused the initial problem when a tooth got caught on a large immovable rock. So far so good.

 

[scootr]

Yes, a visit to Tractor Supply is on my list for tomorrow, storm allowing. I think the new set just has to be close.

Pretty darn close to not effect the toplink much.

 

[Langanobob]

Pretty darn close to not effect the toplink much.

Yeah, TSC’s offering is way too long. For now I’m going to stay with the weld repaired arm.

 

[Langanobob]

Second day working with the welded arm. It seems fine and I think I will give myself at least a B+ for welding and heat treating.