Logging winch hookup issue

[Hoobie]

Bought a new Wallenstein logging winch for my Kubota MX5100 2014 model. Installed today. When I raised it all the way I didn't realize the top link arm hit the ROP cross arm and bent the link arm. Lucky I had another. I adjusted all the link positions but no good. I could always operate it and remember just not to raise it all the way. But when I get busy I am bound to forget.that won't go well. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

What model of Wallenstein did you buy?

Can you post a pict. of the hook up?

SR

 

[jaxs]

I'm not familiar with lift control handle on your Kabota but if it's anything like my vintage Fords,NH and MF,it's easy to install a lever stop to limit up or down at any position. If that's not possible,might be time to alter the ROPS. I am aware they say messing with safety features is a no no but I wouldn't hesitate for one minute if it helped function.

 

[Hoobie]

. I tried to attach a picture , hope it works. I am not too swift at computers.
It shows where the top link arm is about to hit the ROP cross frame. I rigged up a stop with a bolt to limit the up travel of the 3 point hitch control slide. It works.

 

[Hoobie]

well that was the wrong picture. That was the bent unit. This is the correct one

 

[Jstpssng]

I don't have that crosspiece, but the first time that I put my winch on I dropped my left rear tire into a hole which raised the winch up and smashed my taillights. I had only put about 10 hours on the tractor.
My lift arms are shorter than most, so I have to be careful when using most any implement; I can't even use my potato hiller until I remake it so that it doesn't rub on the rear tires.
My draft control has an adjustable stop so that I don't raise it more than I want to.

 

[Hoobie]

That sounds like bad luck. The winch is higher than any attachment I ever used. When raised it rocks inward toward my back. The protective mesh “cage” squeezes in between ROP.just barely. But I think I have the adjustments worked out. Now to operate it and get used to it.

 

[Hoobie]

in answer to Sawyer Robs question I bought an FX 85

 

[Jstpssng]

I had to take my mesh guard off, otherwise I would have been unable to lift the winch. It could be that the first owner had plans for or had a quick attach, hence the short arms.