My solution for 3PT float on my GC1700

[Nacademus]

Here is my prototype solution to having to hold the implement position lever down in order to float along the ground.

As you probably know, this capability is omitted from a lot of subcompact tractors resulting in the operator having to either hold the lever down or drop the 3Pt lift arms in a position that places them below level at the start.

I printed a simple detent gate that clasps onto the position lever when down. Its not perfect but it was free for me and a lot of fun to do. I'm sure I will make improvements. Currently its held on with a 1"x1" piece of 3M molding tape.

How have some of you overcome this minor annoyance? Maybe there is a much easier way. I didn't want to lash it with a bungee or anything. Also, this won't hurt anything by constantly holding it down while needed, will it?

Here is a link to my Tinkercad file for it if you wanted to see it and modify it to your liking.

https://www.tinkercad.com/things/6mROCZD04Ik

 

[snymat68]

Neat solution. I just hold mine. It does get annoying sometimes though. I wish they'd include position control on these SCUTs. Oh well.

 

[cglaser104]

That's probably the biggest/nicest point of differentiation with a John Deere 1025R is the positional 3pt. If they had that feature on a GC then they likely wouldn't have to make the 1526 and could have a 30hp 1700E series machine.

 

[Imold]

Thanks, sent it to my other computer so I can load it on a sd card and plug it into my 3D printer, need to get my printer out for the winter being that痴 when I play around with it, think I even have red filament.

 

[Nacademus]

Neat!!!


I printed mine in PETG for durability and UV stability.

I'm always looking for cool little ways to make use of the 3D printer around my house.

 

[Imold]

I like the mechanics of 3D printing and I am real bad at downloading things that’s what my sons are for hahaha, I get them to download things on a SD card and I’m good to go because it becomes a plug and print for me.
I do have about 7-9 rolls of filament and a bunch of extra nozzles, heads and other replacement parts being I live out in the country and there are no 3D printing stores close to me so everything needs to be ordered in.
I just ordered a updated filament holder for my Anycubic Mega.

 

[Imold]

I went with black, it just started printing and I will take a pic of finished clip when done.

 

[irvingj]

Wow... I could see application for that on my 2310's FEL float (that I have to hold all the time)!! Use that float position all the time when blowing snow.

Comments?

 

[Imold]

Done and Done.



Again Thanks Nacademus.

 

[Nacademus]

No problem! Glad you tried it out! If you improve it, let us know how!

I gave it a little test run.

I just finished tilling about an acre and the detent was fantastic! It made the chore of having to hold that lever down to till faster a whole lot better. It only slipped out one time and that's when I hit a root. To be fair, I almost slipped out of the seat, myself.

I like that it's not permanent and doesn't require any physical alterations to the tractor itself.

Now my tractor is covered in dust.
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