help with a 3-point hitch problem

rsmith02184 · Nov 9, 2005

hi

i have a 2000 JD 4100 compact utility tractor. I use a finish mower most of the time but recently i changed it over to a grader blade.

I had to adjust the anti-sway linkage quite a bit to get the 3-point lift arms to fit over the pins on the blade.

During use of the blade, I bent two of the anchor bolts that hold the turnbuckle. These are the anchors that are attached to the bushing on the large pin.

To replace these, it would cost about $150 and I would have to take of the tire, etc. I would rather do something else.

Is there anything out there that can be used in it's place that wouldn't require taking off the tire? Maybe a ratcheting strap or something like that?

thanks

RalphVa · Nov 9, 2005

Taking off the rear tire wasn't that big a deal on my 4010, which I think is very similar to the 4100. I had to remove one to slide that 3 pt bar out of the way of the hydraulic filter for the 50 hour service.

You can put a regular floor jack underneath the plating to either side of the drawbar and lift a rear wheel that way. The lugs on the rears aren't that tight. You can probably just use a regular 4 way lug wrench, if it fits. Otherwise, a long-handled socket with an extension would get them loose and off. I'd bought a Farmhand 1/2" drive impact wrench that worked like a champ on them. Used a torque wrench to torque them to the right tightness when back on.

Just don't lay the tire down. Just roll it aside and stand it up mostly vertical. Don't think it's THAT heavy even if you lay it down though, but why bug your back?

Ralph