Not to Brag, but...

[ptsg]

Just wanted to add.

Don't get too focused on hooking up implements faster. Rather focus on getting it done safely, regardless of how long it takes. Over time, as one gathers experience on working around these things, it will eventually get done faster.

Working around and with tractors can be very dangerous and doesn't take much for one to get seriously hurt.

 

[airbiscuit]

I don't know how long it takes me, but it usually isn't much of a problem. What helps the most, is if I park it on level ground. If I have to align the pin to the 3pt ball, I can use push on the tail wheel to move one side closer. If I have to adjust the height, a 5' pipe helps me horse it up some. Again having it parked on level ground eliminates a lot of headaches. The PTO always seems to attach easily for me.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

That must be my issue, not perfectly level ground. It is compacted sandy, stone base. One side of the 3PH is always an inch or two higher/lower than the other. Trying to muscle/lift one side of brush hog with a bar is a major PIA.

 

[WinterDeere]

Most 3-point hitches have two settings for the links to the lower arms, one of which allows you to lift each one independently, maybe 4 inches higher than the other. Very useful for that scenario.

That said, I avoid ever putting any implement down on anything but level concrete or asphalt. Heck, I might even think twice about asphalt, in some cases.

 

[5030]

I ran out of 4 letter words to use, so I bought a second tractor and leave the brush hog attached. The wife actually suggested it since she was sick of all the profanity.

Why I have 2 idetical Kubota's One is just hitched to the round baler with it's complex electric / electronic / hydraulic hookups and the other one does everything else. Last time I had to hook up the bailer, took me 45 miuntes to figure out where what went where and having to referece the owners manual as well. Not a good time for me.

 

[Cycledude]

Most 3-point hitches have two settings for the links to the lower arms, one of which allows you to lift each one independently, maybe 4 inches higher than the other. Very useful for that scenario.

That said, I avoid ever putting any implement down on anything but level concrete or asphalt. Heck, I might even think twice about asphalt, in some cases.

What brands of tractors have the two different settings for the links for the lower arms that allows to lift each one independently ? I have been around 3 point hook up tractors most of my life and don’t recall ever seeing one built like you described. Could you please post a picture of one ?
As far as only hooking and unhooking on pavement unfortunately a lot of folks don’t have that option.

 

[Oz_Kioti]

Most 3-point hitches have two settings for the links to the lower arms, one of which allows you to lift each one independently, maybe 4 inches higher than the other. Very useful for that scenario.

Of course, all you need is for one of the links to be readily adjustable, in order to get the differential height you're after. But yes, both links are adjustable.

 

[TractorGunn]

What brands of tractors have the two different settings for the links for the lower arms that allows to lift each one independently ? I have been around 3 point hook up tractors most of my life and don’t recall ever seeing one built like you described. Could you please post a picture of one ?
As far as only hooking and unhooking on pavement unfortunately a lot of folks don’t have that option.

Yep, I've never heard of that either.

 

[ptsg]

What brands of tractors have the two different settings for the links for the lower arms that allows to lift each one independently ? I have been around 3 point hook up tractors most of my life and don’t recall ever seeing one built like you described. Could you please post a picture of one ?
As far as only hooking and unhooking on pavement unfortunately a lot of folks don’t have that option.

On mine, besides have the adjustable side link with the hand crank, also has 2 holes and a slot on each side link. The holes are self explanatory.

On the slot, since the pin has a rectangular plate welded to it, it can provide two functions. With the rectangular plate in the horizontal position, it functions as a regular pin. With the rectangular plate on the vertical position, it lets the pin slide on the slot, providing maybe 2 or 3" of free play that lets the implement tilt and follow uneven ground much better.

 

[WinterDeere]

What brands of tractors have the two different settings for the links for the lower arms that allows to lift each one independently ? I have been around 3 point hook up tractors most of my life and don’t recall ever seeing one built like you described.

I've owned 3 Deere's (3033r, 855, 750), and all had two different positions for the pins on the connectors between the rockshaft arms and lower link arms, one of which allowed the lower links to float or lift independently.

On the 3033r, you just turn the lower link pins a quarter turn.

Floating:



Fixed:



Note the keyway slot type pin head is turned from vertical to horizontal. It's right there in the manual of every tractor I've ever owned, although the exact hardware used is slightly different on each.

Is this something only Deere does? I can't imagine having a tractor without this simple feature.