3 point hitch lubrication

[fried1765]

I believe it’s a good idea to lube them once in awhile. Any of the lubricants already mentioned should work fine, I happen to use brand new motor oil from a pump type oil can on all kinds of stuff. My extendable links weren’t working very well so I lubed them a little with motor oil and difference was amazing !

Using motor oil, or conventional grease, is the perfect way to capture some grime and grit, and grind your 3 pt. hitch balls down to a lesser size.

 

[dirttoys]

"Most have zerks"
Really?
Never have seen one with zerks.

You are correct, the only thing on the 3 point I could envision lubing were the lift links.

If it is of any comfort my 1970 something Alice has never had the pivot points lubed, and they are the only thing on the machine that doesn't look worn out.

Best,

ed

 

[beenthere]

Hey guys and gals. I tried searching for my answer first but didn't find what I was looking for. What does everyone use for lubricating the ball joints on the 3 point hitch? Is ball joint the right terminology? I was thinking about just spraying some WD40 on them but figured I'd ask the experts. Just trying to prevent rust and keep them moving freely. Is lube even necessary?

Thanks

Nothing in 24 years... but I don't let it sit outside in the weather either.

 

[oosik]

My first tractor - brand new 1982 Ford 1700 4WD. I used plain old tractor moly lube on the 3-point ball ends. Once every year. After 27 years I traded it in. The balls still functioned perfectly.

Do the same on my 2009 Kubota M6040. No problems after twelve years.

 

[Mudfarmer]

Put on Pat's quick releases and you'll never have to move your balls again. Squirt a little oil on the moving parts of the Pat's from time to time.

 

[Golden Rocket]

fluid film or coat and protect - the two most used aerosol lubricants on all equipment

 

[kenlip]

G'day Mate, I use a lanolin based spray-on lubricant. Not knowing where in the world you're located, I'd hazard a guess that "Fluid Film" would be the 'go-to' product in North America. Although there is some lubricant added to WD-40, lanolin is a better, actual, lubricant.

Regarding the rest of your tractor, if it doesn't have a dedicated grease nipple (zerk) and it moves, spray it with lanolin. Add that to your regular maintenance routine.

Hi Wagtail,
Do you use lanolin on all the surfaces, such as the plastic on the dash and other non-moving parts? If not lanolin, what do you use?

 

[Wagtail]

Hi Wagtail,
Do you use lanolin on all the surfaces, such as the plastic on the dash and other non-moving parts? If not lanolin, what do you use?

G'day Cobber... my stuff lives in a South-facing shed so I really don't worry about protecting it from UV (which can be brutal down here).

Mostly 'car wash' soap & water... Armour-all could be used, I suppose, but then you've got that slippery factor from that coating.

Heck, the only time my ute gets washed is when I take it in for a servicing.

 

[repete]

I use chassis grease on all six of the three point joints. If not, I find they will rust into a position that necessitates them being forced to move on my field tractors that just pull implements.