Need idea for toolbar

[diggerjim]

Hi I would appreciate some info on a toolbar, I need occasional rippers, been thinking of modifing a chisel plow. Like the idea of a toolbar for several jobs. Does anyone have something built that is capable of multiple uses?

IH B414, Yanmar 2220D, Not nearly enough attachments.

 

[Darren]

I have an adapter for the 3 pt. that allows me to tow trailers. The cross piece is tube steel of the same size used for hitch receivers. The end pieces are 3/4 " plate. The working part is a short receiver that was welded on the top of the cross piece with 3" channel uprights (top link attaches to a pin that passes through the channels) on either side welded to both the cross piece and the receiver.

The unit is heavy enough that I've been thinking about making an insert so it can be used as a subsoiler. If you look at tillage equipment you'll see a common design using several tube steel cross pieces that lets the user attach a variety of chisels, sweeps, coulters, etc. and allow adjustment for the spacing needed.

 

[Hoeman00]

I've been kicking around building one similar to boxblade w/o
the box.
I want to rip up dirt before tilling (easier on tiller).
I have a KK boxblade so I will use those rippers, it could also
have place for cutivator sweeps and subsoiler mount.

 

[Steven]

would something like this work witout pipe. not my Idea was saved from another post. I will make one of these this winter for myself.

 

[diggerjim]

Darren
Thanks for the info. I was wanting to build one of these 3-pt. hitches this winter. I found some pics in another post, looks very useful.

 

[diggerjim]

Hoeman00
This is what I was kicking around too. Something heavier than a hitch that might accomodate a/several rippers. But before I start I wanted to see if someone had a better idea. I don't have a box blade yet but I have been looking. I might even adapt it for my backhoe for the really tough stuff, like roots. A cutter attachment should work faster. If you come up with a drawing I would like to see it. Thanx.

 

[diggerjim]

Steven
Yes that would work, but I was thinking of interchangability. What "HP" requirement would that need? Any idea? thanx.

 

[Steven]

Not sure of the horse power requirements. whith one blade it should not be that much, I only have a bx22 tlb. as for a backhoe attachment ripper I just finished one myself. I do not have a digital camera but drew up a 3d solid of what i made. the cutting edge is 18 " x 5" x 1"thick. spacers are 4.5"square x 1.5" thick. mounting plates are 1/2" thick. I face hardened the cutting edge with weld and ground sharp by hand. goes on the backhoe after removing bucket. I made this for cutting tree roots when pulling stumps.

 

[diggerjim]

Thanx Steven
I will make one of these this winter. May try to see if I can get two or three rippers in as I have a full size case hoe.

 

[diggerjim]

Hoeman00
Just for clarification, I was wondering if the area around the inserts needed beefing up a bit. They look like they would be the first thing to go in a bind. I may use this on the 50 hp as well as the compact, depends how stubburn the resistance. Most of the box blade main beams I have seen are just square tubing, looks weak, perhaps a added plate top and bottom would be more bulletproof.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

There's a nice design on the projects section of the Lincoln welding site.

 

[Hoeman00]

The box section on mine is 2 1/2" thick angles welded together.
I was thinking 4x6x1/2" tube 7' long.
It will need a little more iron on top and bottom.
After I get the slots cut and everything works out,I will add 1/2x1 strap
on bottom behind rippers and in front on top.
I always over build everything anyway.
Never know when in-laws will borrow and put on 200hp. farm tractor.

 

[Hoeman00]

This is the address to ripper.
It is on large size (cat 3 or 4),I want to be able to switch around the rippers and
c or s shank cutivators or who knows what.

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowledge/articles/content/subsoil_ripper.asp

 

[AZMike]

Your tool bar question is the same one I had several months ago. So I did a little research and came up with an idea.

I bought a cat. 1 "A" frame at the local farm supply store, which mounts directly to the 3 pt hitch. Near each pin on the A frame is a clamp that will allow a 6ft plus piece of 2 to 2-1/2 inch square tubing (tool bar) to be mounted across this A frame. Then you can buy these tool clamps that clamp to that tool bar. These clamps have a slot with a set screw to allow a ripper bar or whatever to be mounted vertically through these clamps.

With this setup the sky is the limit. You can mount as many rippers, ploughs, or chisels as you have room for. The 2 1/2 inch square tubing has plenty of strength and you don't need to worry about bending them. Here in Arizona the farmers use 2 1/4 inch tubing to mount chisels to.

With this you can mounts lots of different tools without disconnecting from the 3pt hitch. Just install or remove from the tool bar.

I have ripped and ploughed some garden rows with it. I even made a fork lift that fits into the clamps. It all works nicely.

Sorry I don't have pictures.
Good luck!

 

[diggerjim]

I like the ripper. I will try to build one this winter out of some old disk frame parts I have similar to the riper you posted with some of my own modifications. I'll post a picture when I get done.

 

[diggerjim]

Like I replied to Hoeman00 I will try to build a toolbar this winter. I'll use the metal from an old disk frame I have laying around. The beams holding the disk axle is rectangle and very thick. Should make a very strong frame. Now I need to buy a box blade to use the rippers, has anyone given thought to using a rolling cutter from a plow ahead of the ripper to break up the ground?