Height Indicator for 3PT (Quick) Hitch

[RBA50]

This ain't rocket science. 2 pieces of flat stock and a few minutes time with some simple tools will make the brackets. Drill three holes (1 for the mounting point, 1 for the chain to go thru, and one at the end of the slot). None of the dimensions are critical, you can drill both pieces at once of you want. Then use a hacksaw to connect the holes for the slot. Add paint if desired and bolt it on. If you have the drills and hacksaw the cost will be a few cents each. If you have some scrap steel, free.

 

[WranglerX]

This ain't rocket science. 2 pieces of flat stock and a few minutes time with some simple tools will make the brackets. Drill three holes (1 for the mounting point, 1 for the chain to go thru, and one at the end of the slot). None of the dimensions are critical, you can drill both pieces at once of you want. Then use a hacksaw to connect the holes for the slot. Add paint if desired and bolt it on. If you have the drills and hacksaw the cost will be a few cents each. If you have some scrap steel, free.

About to resort to that.... Brackets don't seem to be available separate (lots of i-net search - no success)...

Dale

 

[bcp]

I made my own. Big hole on one end for top link pin. Small hole on the other end for quick link. No banjo hole needed.

Bruce

 

[WranglerX]

I made my own. Big hole on one end for top link pin. Small hole on the other end for quick link. No banjo hole needed.

Bruce

Think I got it...




????

Dale

 

[bcp]

Yes, one at each end of the chain.

Bruce

 

[WranglerX]

Ok.... But the quick links always seem to have threaded portion just large enough (by few thousands) I can't get it through the chains I have.... Chain/Quick Link gods hate me....

Dale

 

[bcp]

I've had that problem on some chains. I found a chain in the store that worked well with the right sized quick links, so I bought about 4 feet.

Bruce

 

[WranglerX]

Think I may have found or I am inspired to use this concepts as solution...



Might use this concept to attach to quick hitch...




With solutions above I don't have to go and get 7/8 (min) hole saw or drill bit (or reamer)...

Seems reasonable but will have to fab up something for "eye" on tractor though...

I know, its for unistrut and only about $1.50 but nearest one is about 40 miles away..... But I have some angle iron and drill bits up to 11/16...

Also something I don't understand after looking at a jillion check chain images on i-net, if "chains" are dedicated to check/stay chain use why is there anywhere from 6 inches to 4 feet of loose (excess chain) flopping around to get caught in PTO or on other stuff.... With 3 PH you are never going to need more chain than when in full droop (doubt serious with proper installed chains it will affect amount or limit amount of lift)..... For me, Murphy's Law is in full force, if I leave excessive chain and even with ends secured (bailing wire back to itself) and PTO guards in place, PTO will eventually grab chains no matter how safe I try to be..

Dale

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup:

I like this, don't think I have seen a cable clamp used on a chain before. Looks very strong:

 

[lennyzx11]

If KennyG is still around here, I bet he could come up with some keyhole brackets.