2520 3PH Vertical Travel Adjustment

[WilliamD]

I always just throw a couple of 4x4's on the ground under the chipper when I'm using it, so it sits high enough to keep the drive shaft level.

For storage, I keep mine on a dolly that is high enough to allow the iMatch to clear it when attaching/detaching.

Excellent idea (others had also suggested similiar [Roy]... sounds like you are having similiar issues, which prompted my original question.

So what about link arm in #1 and add a longer turnbuckle so you can move this to #2?

Worth a look... might drop it a bit. Note: my tractor has the newer, bent arms to avoid the tire rubbing that I think was a problem in years past...

I think it would be easier to remove the QuickHitch and just use the lower draft links to hook up.
Drilling holes where you indicated would seem to interfere wih the locking mechanism of the Quickhitch.

So, first I'd call Wallenstein and explain the problem to them...see what their response is. In the interim, use a couple lengths of 4x4's to set the chipper down so you can use it (temporary fix). I just looked at a picture of the BX42 and cannot see anyway you could raise the implement pins unless you welded brackets on the chipper (which might result in spacing problems for the quickhitch).

There was a post or thread discussing a similar problem (on TBN) a while back. IIRC, the end result was to pull the lift arms (the arms that are actuated by the rockshaft lever) and rotate them. I can't recall how their positions were keyed, but it did allow the arms to be re-indexed. Hopefully, someone else will recall this thread.

Yea... drilling the holes on the iMatch was not something I was in favor of...

I am going to call Wallenstein, anyway (as it was delivered with some paint peeling on one part - not a big deal, but it will lead to rust, later; and besides, it's brand new... paint ought not to peal)... looks like "Runner" has a similar issue. Will bring it up.

But, really think this is more of JD problem as with or without the iMatch, it should lower a bit more (or at least provide a better way to adjust it lower [or higher] )

Thanks all...

 

[BethesdaEC]

I just ran into the same problem both with my PTO generator and now my Wallenstein BX42r. The generator is not so bad, I put it on a furniture dolly so I can push it into the corner of my carriage house and it is light enough to muscle onto the iMatch in a pinch. I think that I will bolt on some 4x4's to raise the BX42 and maybe paint them green to match. I was really hoping that there was an adjustable set-stop that would allow me to lower the stop point.

 

[lost in wisconsin]

Good morning everyone,

I was glad BethesdaEC revisited this thread as I am having a similar problem except with my HeavyHitch. If I am to correctly understand the issue posted by the OP...the 3pt arms do NOT go low enough, not only allowing the chipper to rest on the ground thus removing the 'load' from the arms but also do not go low enough for the iMatch hooks to slide under the pins of the chipper. I hope I have understood the issue correctly.

As you can see the pics (1 & 2)below, when I go to remove the HeavyHitch w/ stand, I also do not have enough clearance for the iMatch hooks to drop below the pins of the HeavyHitch. Even though I am not changing out implements on a daily or weekly basis, I want to be able to grab the box scraper or ballast box without having to monkey around with removing the HeavyHitch. I have resolved this issue temporarily by putting down pressure on the loader raising the front wheels off the ground and inch or so, thus 'tipping' the tractor enough for the hooks of the Imatch to clear the pins of the HeavyHitch. That was my temporary solution. My long term solution was to contact Greg at HeavyHitch, explain my issue and he was kind enough to weld up a stand with another 2 inches added to the stand.

This finally brings me to my point and questions:
a) The OP, BethesdaEC and my issues seem to stem around the 2520. Mine is a 2011. I noted as soon as they delivered the 2520, the 3 pt seemed to raise higher than our 2320. I have nothing to prove that but as you can see in the 3rd pic below, it certainly goes high. I had orginally thought mine might have been an anomaly. Has anyone experience a similar issue with other 2K series tractors?
b) I too thought of replacing the non-adjustable lift-link arm on the left side with one that can adjust (like on the right side). Anyone tried this or foresee any issue with this?

At this time, with the help of Greg at HeavyHitch my issue is resolved. My ballast box is on a dolly and box scraper on a pallet, thus no issue with these attachments but that isn't to say that more implements might be acquired.

Thanks again for any insight that might be provided.

 

[BethesdaEC]

My chipper barely touches the ground, but I cannot lower the quick hitch any further to allow the quick hitch hooks to clear the implement attachment posts. I cut a 4x4 post into two 26" inch pieces and drilled two holes at the back of the chipper and used two existing holes at the front of the chipper. I then used lag bolts to attach the blocks of wood. Now when the chipper is on the ground the PTO shaft is nearly straight and I can drop the quick hitch low enough to clear the hooks.

 

[beenthere]

That is a good solution, to a couple of things.

 

[lwalsh]

I have the same problem. I indexed the rockshaft arms 1 tooth but it was too much of a change. I ended up drilling new holes in the quick hitch 1.5" higher. this was the max I could go without interfearing with the internals of the quick hitch. This was a big help. I think the ultimate solution would be cut the rod out of the non adjustable lift arm and weld in a new one about 1.5" longer.