3-Point Hitch 169D 3 point hitch is weak

[Johndeere3720]

I have been down this road with several different makes of tractors. You're on the right track. The first thing to do is always check the fluid level and filter/screen to make sure they are able to pass fluid to the pump. Have you checked the linkage to make sure that something hasn't come loose or fallen out ( a pin, bolt or nut) and the valve is only being opened slightly? I have twice had 3PH problems that were linkage related. Do your hydraulic service but if that doesn't fix the problem the linkage is probably the next easiest thing to check that may cause this type of problem.

I checked out my linkage and it still goes up/down but wont lift over 150 pounds.

 

[Johndeere3720]

I just ordered all the stuff needed to service my tractor from Hoye. i also went ahead and got all the manuals for my 169D and a gasket for the oil pan as the current one leaks a little. I also got a head light bulb so I will have 2 head lights instead of one now. :thumbsup: Thanks Hoye! :thumbsup: Now I just need some hydraulic fluid and some engine oil. Any suggestions for oil? I also should get some gear oil for the front axle as it is low, any suggestions for that? Thanks a bunch guys! :thumbsup:

 

[winston1]

Fluid & Oil Types I personally use rotella 10w40 but am not saying that is the way to go. Different strokes for different folks. Just make sure it is an oil rated for diesels.

 

[Kernopelli]

Fluid & Oil Types I personally use rotella 10w40 but am not saying that is the way to go. Different strokes for different folks. Just make sure it is an oil rated for diesels.

Ditto on Rotella and available at Wally World or local farm supply for about the same price.

 

[clemsonfor]

Id get the traveller or accell JD303 type oil it can be had for $30-40 for 5 gallons.

 

[Johndeere3720]

Thanks guys! I will likely end up getting all the fluids at Napa auto parts as it is close by. My parts I ordered from Hoye should be here by Monday. :thumbsup:

 

[Johndeere3720]

I got oil today. Picked up a gallon of engine oil, 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid, and some 90w gear oil. In the end it was $85. This tractor sure is spendy to service. :laughing: Ah well, it's just part of maintaining an older tractor.

 

[clemsonfor]

It takes 5 qts to the full mark, at least my 2000 does. And no thats not expensive think of those who have 12 gallon sumps for hydrofluid. Think of my loggers whos loaders hold 60 gallons and when a hose blows it looses 5 gallons, or a cutter head that blows one or some other hose on a cutdown machine that loose 15 gallons!

Or an engine that takes 10gallons of oil. Our tractors are about as cheap as you can get, one of the reasons i wanted a small tractor.

 

[Johndeere3720]

It takes 5 qts to the full mark, at least my 2000 does. And no thats not expensive think of those who have 12 gallon sumps for hydrofluid. Think of my loggers whos loaders hold 60 gallons and when a hose blows it looses 5 gallons, or a cutter head that blows one or some other hose on a cutdown machine that loose 15 gallons!

Or an engine that takes 10gallons of oil. Our tractors are about as cheap as you can get, one of the reasons i wanted a small tractor.

You are right. I do have a bit of extra oil from my other tractor that I sold so I should be fine. Last night i felt like working on my tractor so I did what I could to get it in better shape. So first off, I decided that since my front axle has been low on gear oil for quite a while it was time to top it off. Got is exactly full, at first I thought i had over filled it but I just hadn't cleaned the dip stick well enough. Then I took a rag and shined up the hood and to finish it off I greased it. :thumbsup: I am very excited to change the oil and fix the hydraulics!

 

[Johndeere3720]

Looks like my parts are delayed due to bad weather. At-least I will have them by tomorrow. Oh well, i guess I can start splitting some firewood since I need my Yanmar to pull the splitter through the mud.