3 point lift height

[fatboycowen]

I'm wondering if someone will make a measurement for me.
This applies to CK25-35 and Bobcat CT225-235.

I'm looking for the height of the 3 point lift arms, outer joint, to the ground, dropped and raised. I realize there are different holes that can be used.

The reason is, i'm piecing together 3 point hitch components from the aftermarket (original parts are crazy expensive), and want to make sure the ones i'm trying are correct. I'm questioning the length of the leveling arms.

Right now, at the bottom of the range, the arm can almost touch the ground. At the top, i'm at about 26" max lift. Is this enough? Do i need shorter leveling arms?

I'm planning to by a rear blade, but don't want to do it until i get the hitch components right.

Thanks in advance.

 

[fatboycowen]

Anyone? Just the max height of the lift arms would be very helpful.

 

[Amvcane]

Measurements are taken with the lift arms setup as in pic, and 17" between the eyelets at the end of the arms. Min height 12 1/2" Max height 28 1/4" ( from slab to center of eyelet ) . The length from eyelet centers on one lift arm is about 26 1/2". This is on a CK35.
Now my question. What happened to your original arms? Broken? Defect? Stolen? Operator error? Would like to know so I don't experience this problem.
Your welcome and thank you .

 

[fatboycowen]

Amvcane. THANK YOU!! Big help.
Follow up question: If you had 2" less lift height, would it be a problem?

Here's the back story. I bought the tractor about 3 years ago, with Backhoe, but no 3 point hitch parts. Seller didn't have them. At the time, i didn't think i'd ever use them. But, the people on this forum were spot on, and I now want to use the 3ph. It doesn't look like a 3 point hitch was ever used on the tractor. I don't think the pins for the lift arms ever came out of the tractor, except to remove the original arms. There isn't a ding or scratch on any of the places to attach the 3ph components, or the PTO.

I found a good 3 point hitch kit for probably 1/8 of what i'd pay the dealer for the parts. The trouble is, the Kioti/bobcat uses a somewhat unusual lift arm leveler. The top of most have an eyelet. Ours have a fork (the eyelet on ours is on the tractor lift part). I found adjustable leveling arms from a ford tractor that "fit". But, they are longer than factory, meaning i'll get less lift. Since they are adjustable, i can't easily modify them.

If anyone has any further info, i'm all ears. Thanks very much for the help.

 

[fatboycowen]

Here are the parts mocked up.

 

[Amvcane]

My snow blower not a problem, but my bush hog I would like it to lift a bit higher.
Could you drill another hole higher on the yoke attaching to the 3pt arm. If you look at my OEM 3pt there are two holes in that piece. Or, not sure about the geometry, could you remove the rock shaft arm, rotate it one or two splines and reinstall it so it lifts higher.

 

[fatboycowen]

Most likely, I'll unthread the level arms, cut a few inches out of the middle, and weld them back together. Then trim the rods. Then weld on some arms to adjust with.

But I really appreciate the help. I'll update the thread when it's done.