Lift Arm Pins keep breaking.

[Tx Jim]

Any reason why the pin cannot rotate?

No reason pin or bolt can't rotate. I would use bolts and allow them to move in lift link slots allowing cutter to float if terrain was rough. One might use factory pins turning flat part up in slot also allowing cuteer to float.

 

[BufordBoone]

Thanks, Tx Jim. I may give it a try.

For info, I've been using it with the pins set to allow cutter to float.

This offset cutter is in interesting animal. I have to shorter the right lift arm considerably to get the cutter to level out. Turning the lever to shorten the lift arm is difficult unless I can get the right side of the cutter up somehow. Best way is to store the cutter with a 4x4 under the right side.

Having the ability to cut close to trees and/or along the side of the pond is really nice though. Also makes it easy to cut the side of the driveway.

Thanks, to all, for the help.

 

[jeff9366]

My tractor has hole and pin adjustments for tilt in the Lifting Rod stirrups. Three hole and pin adjustments on the left stirrup, two hold and pin adjustments on the right stirrup. "LOWER HOLE MEANS LOWER LIFT.

Setting tilt in this manner allows you to keep both lifting rods in about equal tension. If you have to much tension in one Lifting Rod, it means the other Lifting Rod is offering very little support.

It is easier to set the left side of the implement lower, so when it touches the ground it is RELATIVELY easy to turn the screw adjustment for the right Lifting Rod.

 

[BufordBoone]

Jeff, my Kubota L5740 has the same setup. Unfortunately, the 10' offset is too big for it.

Sure would make things easier, though.

Thanks.