3-Point Hitch Major Modification on LS MT125 3pt Hitch

rider7767 · Nov 14, 2017

Look forward to it. Lots of pictures

pmsmechanic · Nov 14, 2017

gif1 said:
Looks nice.

I went a totally different direction. I will start a new thread for mine.

I would appreciate it if you would give us a link in this thread when you do. Thanks!

TNtractorguy · Nov 26, 2017

What kind of crazy crap is that. I can't believe they sold the tractor needing a tire to be removed to put on an implement.

mslisaj · Dec 9, 2017

Well I finally received all the small parts for my three point hitch today and could put it on my tractor. Initially I thought I had a great idea to modify the lower mount so you would not have to pull a tire to get the major parts of the hitch assembled. But alas after I received everything and tried to put it together I found out my "well thought out idea" would not work. But I did come up with an upper mount modification that uses all the original parts in the original configuration. I have attached pictures to show this idea in practice. But basically I removed one of the seat support brackets and moved it inboard of the main frame bracket. I also removed the two top rear bolts and moved those mounting bolts 1/2" inboard or forward. I redrilled all the brackets to accept these original bolts. This allowed to original hold for the mounting pin auxiliary pin to fit in it's original hole. With the pin in this position it will hold the third link in the upward position and out of the way when the three point hitch is not in use. The pictures are worth a thousand words here so check them out. With all the great idea's Rider has posted here I wanted to add to his system and maybe make it easier.

Lisa

rider7767 · Dec 9, 2017

mslisaj said:
Well I finally received all the small parts for my three point hitch today and could put it on my tractor. Initially I thought I had a great idea to modify the lower mount so you would not have to pull a tire to get the major parts of the hitch assembled. But alas after I received everything and tried to put it together I found out my "well thought out idea" would not work. But I did come up with an upper mount modification that uses all the original parts in the original configuration. I have attached pictures to show this idea in practice. But basically I removed one of the seat support brackets and moved it inboard of the main frame bracket. I also removed the two top rear bolts and moved those mounting bolts 1/2" inboard or forward. I redrilled all the brackets to accept these original bolts. This allowed to original hold for the mounting pin auxiliary pin to fit in it's original hole. With the pin in this position it will hold the third link in the upward position and out of the way when the three point hitch is not in use. The pictures are worth a thousand words here so check them out. With all the great idea's Rider has posted here I wanted to add to his system and maybe make it easier.

Lisa

The only issue I see is the bracket move to the inside on the top mount. I offset my implements some times. My tiller, if I have to get close to a fence. Also a turning plow. I would be afraid when lifted in the up position it would bind. I don't think this would bother most people, because most people center their implements all the time. In that case, your setup would work great.