Bent subsoiler

[Newtocvt]

The other day I decided to go out and do some subsoiling to improve drainage and compaction. I didn稚 go very fast and didn稚 think I was being rough of the subsoiler but when I went to take it off I noticed I bent the subsoiler frame where the 3 point pins are. I知 not very knowledgeable about metal working so it was wondering what you guys think I should do. Try to heat it and beat it straight? Would a jack push them back straight or just leave it as is? Thanks.

 

[3Ts]

Not really sure how to answer you. It depends on how badly bent it is and where the bent parts are. You said "where the 3 point pins are", so it sounds as though the ears on the implement got bent, so if it's not to bad I'd just leave it as is. But if it's really bad, I'd suggest cutting off the ears and weld on new ones. Pictures would help, or without pictures a brand and model number would help provide a better answer.

 

[Newtocvt]

It’s a king kutter subsoiler. I will take some pictures tomorrow and post them. Thanks!!

 

[bullbreaker]

The other day I decided to go out and do some subsoiling to improve drainage and compaction. I didn稚 go very fast and didn稚 think I was being rough of the subsoiler but when I went to take it off I noticed I bent the subsoiler frame where the 3 point pins are. I知 not very knowledgeable about metal working so it was wondering what you guys think I should do. Try to heat it and beat it straight? Would a jack push them back straight or just leave it as is? Thanks.

King Krutter has two SS models . There heavy duty version is rated for more hp , built beefier of course . I see you have a 54 hp rated tractor etc . If yours is the economy lower rated , possibly imported steel version , not sheer bolt protected I would not even bother useing it on your tractor . I would fix it , sell it , try to get my money back if you bought it new . Or use it for trade bait . TractorData.com New Holland Boomer 54D tractor information

King Kutter Category 1 and 2 Heavy Duty Subsoiler SUB-HD-RR (Red)

 

[Newtocvt]

It’s the cheaper one I have. Guess I learned a lesson. Here are some pictures.

 

[mikester]

It’s the cheaper one I have. Guess I learned a lesson. Here are some pictures. View attachment 665578View attachment 665577View attachment 665576View attachment 665578View attachment 665577View attachment 665576

Be thankful if didnt bend something on your tractor. Just get a large adjustable pipe wrench and an extension pipe and cold bend the lower link mounts back in place. Take the lower link pins out first!

 

[ray66v]

Soft, or poorly hardened steel.

Remove the pins, and straighten the flange with a long pipe wrench.

 

[blackd]

Take the straightening advice above then reinforce with a 2nd layer of steel on those ears. You might find the other weak spot(s) the next time you use it. There is a lower chance that you will find your tractor's weak spot by using this light weight tool.

 

[DieselBound]

I've done that!

Cheap sub soiler (Northern Tool?). Cat1 on the back of my NX. Just looking to do something quick for a neighbor. Snagged some nasty stuff. Moral of my story: don't try to run Cat1 stuff on a Cat2 tractor!

It's one reason why I like the through-pin lower link hook ups: I tend to refer to this as "captured lower link," don't know what the real term is; basically stuff that's "quick hitch compatible." Not sure how this would be done with something like a subs soiler, but all other equipment I prefer to be this way.

As noted, better to bend something like this than to break something on the tractor side.

 

[CADplans]

Rather than bend,, (which will typically end up bruising your knuckles before you are done,,,)
I would cut those "ears" off and replace with "ears" that are twice as thick,,

OR, if the welding of such thick metal is out of your capability,,
fabricate a connection that uses double ears on both sides, with a pin going through,,
With double ears, the plates only need to be 2/3 as thick, and they will easily resist bending.

So, it kinda boils down to what steel you have laying around, and how thick of steel you can weld,,

By far, the double ears on both sides will be the best,,,