3 point hitch kit

fatboycowen · Dec 22, 2015

So, i bought a tractor this summer that was missing the 3 point hitch arms and linkages, etc. You all said I'd want them, but i said i wouldn't. You were right, now i want them. I have zero experience with 3 point hitches.

I want to make a ballast box, and eventually buy a rear blade for the machine, maybe other stuff too.

The tractor is a Bobcat CT235, which is the same as the CK35 in almost every way.

My question is, what do i buy, and from where? I found a few websites that sell 3 point hitch kits, for around $200. That seems reasonable to me. But, how do i know what fits?

Here's an example.
Hitch Kits: 3 point Hitch Kits || Weaver's Compact Tractor Parts & Compact Tractor Salvage
Here, they have several options for lower arm length.

Another example
3 POINT HITCH KIT

How do i know if any of these will fit? Anything specific i should look for?

VictorW · Dec 22, 2015

I have a CK30hst which is a CT230. My lift arms are 27 1/2" long. Side link hole is off center. 12 1/2" from the tractor and then 15" to the attachment hole. My left solid side link has two holes in the lower end. Length can be either 16" or 17". The right side link is adjustable. My top link is adjustable from 18"-25". My sway links are, with a standard blade back blade attached, 14" from tractor frame mount to hole in lift arm. They are adjustable several inches both ways.

I wish the pictures were better on Weaver's site and gave more specs/dimensions. It looks like the lift arms have several holes in the center to adjust as needed or you could drill as needed. This one, W-7825-1133, has the same length lift arms but advises 15-25hp tractors. This one, W-7825-1113, has 2" longer lift arms but advises 25-35hp tractors. The sway links also change but that would depend on where they mount on the lift arms. I would probably go with the first one with equal length arms and the sway links can be lengthened if needed. If you extend the lift arms, you lose lift capacity and where you mount the side link does make a difference. As far as hp rating, all brands of tractors have different dimensions within similar hp ratings.

Maybe a Bobcat owner will advise or post in their site. I hope this helps a little.

PILOON · Dec 22, 2015

The 3 point system has 3 classes or standards.
Yours would be a class 1 and most class 1 kits will work with more the holes or adjustments, the better flexibility.
All that to say that it is hard not to fit aftermarket kits.

tman1020 · Dec 23, 2015

Just contact bobcat and order one. They are very nice to deal with and very helpful. This way you know you're getting the right thing and probably close to the same price as aftermarket.

powerscol · Jan 1, 2016

One question - do you have the control lever and valve in place? Right hand side beside seat. Also are the lift arms in place? If not you will need expert help. Either Bobcat or Kioti parts will fit. For my second remote, I went with the Kioti as the Bobcat Unit did not have the float feature.

Good luck? The Bobcat 3 point has a neat adjustable end feature that makes hook up a snap.