3-Point Hitch cat. 1??

[willi67]

I made this draw bar stabiliser thingy before I saw them on the Interweb .. never had problems with cat1 implements,
but now I want a quick-hitch, dirt scoop, rear duals and whatever else you show me :licking:

 

[PROFarms]

My implements are 33 inches tip to tip, and I have no problem. I also added the fast hitch attachments, and now I just back up, and raise the lift arms under the pins, and they lock in place. That way you don't have to pull the arms farther apart when you hook up an attachment. The only implement that I had to turn the pins in, and add longer than standar pins, was my dirt scoop, and that that was only an issue when it has about 700lbs of dirt or gravel in it. It was lightly touching the tires when it was loaded down, however now that I tightened the turnbuckles on either side of the lift arms, so they do not allow the arms to hit the tires. As a combination of these steps, I have not had a single issue using full size Cat 1 implements. The fast hitch attachments listed below, extend your arms out a bit, and that also seems to help. Hope that helps a bit..

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Field-FTF-01FH-Change-System-Category/dp/B0042F5LBC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1338002825&sr=8-4]Amazon.com: Field Tuff FTF-01FH Fast Change Hitch System Category 1 and 2, Black: Home Improvement[/ame]

This is my tractor with the fast hitch lift arm ends attached. The length of my draw bay is 32 inches.

how much are they cause they dont open on my computer

 

[NHmitch]

Hi, Sorry, I some how missed this post, the Fast Hitch system is $138 on amazon. I have not regretted buying them at all, they work great. They extend the arm out 5 inches, and that little bit has actually helped quite a bit. It is really nice to just back up to an implement, and raise the arms to attach it. They are very heavy duty, and well made. I hope this helps a bit.

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

Ilikeurtractor..............I have just come in from working on my sway chains (lubing them up where they turn easy) and I looked at my set up and can't understand why the chains on the inside would be better!! I tightened mine up and have very little sway. I am trying to justify moving them, but really can't see where it will make that much difference?

Thanks,

Chupa

This is why I don't like the sway chains on the outside of the connecting shaft. I was backing up a trailer (weight of approx. 1600 lbs. loaded) up a slight grade at a small angle between the tractor and trailer (causing some decent lateral load on the 3-pt) and here's the result. This wouldn't have happened with the sway chains on the inside. Unfortunately it will be much more difficult to convert this tractor (Satoh Beaver) to that design as a stepped shaft is used. I also couldn't get this shaft out from the plates which will add to the complications. It will get converted though (not that I have a lot of options at this point anyway).

 

[oliver28472]

Ouch, I need to work on my linkage on the Buck. It has an aftermarket hitch on it that came on the 1450 Mits and I just swapped them. I have new turnbuckles from Graingers and will look at putting them on the inside. I like the looks of your links between the lower and upper arms. Did you make them?

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

Ouch, I need to work on my linkage on the Buck. It has an aftermarket hitch on it that came on the 1450 Mits and I just swapped them. I have new turnbuckles from Graingers and will look at putting them on the inside. I like the looks of your links between the lower and upper arms. Did you make them?

No, they came with the machine. I'm assuming they are the stock ones. Remember that by installing the sway chains to the inside it makes it more difficult to swap implements unless you're using a quick hitch adapter. Other than that, I don't know of any other significant drawbacks.

 

[oliver28472]

The stock ones are not that strong. Yours are pretty much like the ones my brother made for the Buck when the originals wimped out.

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

At a minimum, hopefully people using this design will be at least made aware of the possibility of it letting go under lateral loading and adjust accordingly (I didn't unfortunately - I still errored on the side of "ah, it's tough enough for this one job"). Thankfully nothing more than the broken shaft happened. There are certainly serious safety issues to consider though under these circumstances.