3-Point Hitch Never noticed smaller 3pt

[Slippy]

I never noticed that the hole on the rt side 3pt arm is smaller than the one on the left (sitting on seat). Is this true with all 6000's, or cat II Mahindra's, or is mine an odd ball? I went to attach a new bail spear that uses larger pins on the 3pt attachments. Fits the top link, w/0 sleeve, fits the left arm w/o sleeve, but pin will not go through right arm. The hole on that side is a cat I. It looks like it might have a sleeve in it, but I tried putting a cat II sleeve over it and hitting it with hammer, just bent the sleeve (brass). Can't believe I never noticed this before. Anyone got any ideas why it is this way?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Slippy,
I believe your one arm may be on backwards. Some of the tractors had cat 1 on one end of the arm and cat 2 on the other end. I think this may be the case on your tractor. Check it out and let us know if this is the problem you have. Good luck!

Galen LaWall
Your Mahindra Tractor Dealer
Batavia, NY
585=343-0770

 

[KennethBrown]

If I'm reading this correctly you are talking about the middle arm of the 3pt. On my 5500 it is as you describe. To use my phd I have to use my pin for the implement side on this arm.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Some of the lower arms were that way also.

Galen LaWall
Your Mahindra Tractor Dealer
Batavia, NY

 

[Slippy]

I am referring to the rt side lower arm, not the top link. It is the one that has the crank on it to manually raise or lower. I will look at it again, but I can't see how it could be on backwards. I thought the part that comes out from the tractor is straight, and the part that connects to the implement is angled inward toward the pto. But...I will check and thanks.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Slippy
Not all of the 00 series tractors came through with lower arms with cat 1 on one end and cat 2 on the other but I have seen some that did. That is why I thought that was probably your problem. Other than that possibility I don't know what else could have happened. Good Luck with it.

Galen LaWall
Your Mahindra Tractor Dealer
Batavia NY 14020
585-343-0770

 

[KennethBrown]

My 5500 manual and dealer brochure show a ball end with both cat 1 and 2 ends, just roll it around till you get the right size in place. Mine wasn't that way. It has cat 2 only holes and I have to use bushings with just about everything.

 

[Maine_Polack]

Back to the top link. What might be the purpose of having a smaller pin on the tractor end? I bent my 6500 top link, and because of this feature, apparently, I have to get it from Mahindra, which a local dealer "estimated" might cost around $150.

I took a sledge hammer to it and it is workable.

 

[Slippy]

Here is a picture of the lower arm. As you are looking at the picture, it is the right side arm. You can even tell that the pin on the right is smaller than the one on the left. I don't see how it could be on backwards. There is a bend in the end that attaches to the tractor, and the check link and verticle arms would not be in the right place. Is the ball in the end replaceable?

 

[Slippy]

Here are two more pictures. They are of the opposite side, but show where it attaches to tractor.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Back to the top link. What might be the purpose of having a smaller pin on the tractor end? I bent my 6500 top link, and because of this feature, apparently, I have to get it from Mahindra, which a local dealer "estimated" might cost around $150.

I took a sledge hammer to it and it is workable.

I think I saw a Mahindra toplink on Ebay for about $70--"Buy it Now" type. Its in the bunch of things that don't immediately show up with pictures. Look below. By the way, my 6000 is straight Cat II on the ball ends. It is Cat II where they hook up under the tractor (I take mine off to use the BH--thats how I know this...). My toplink is both CatI and CatII (diffent ends). I need this with my BoxBlade as it can be used eithe Cat., but has CatI toplink connection only....BobG in VA

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Slippy
That arm will turn arround and correct your problem.

 

[weldingisfun]

Here is a picture of the lower arm. As you are looking at the picture, it is the right side arm. You can even tell that the pin on the right is smaller than the one on the left. I don't see how it could be on backwards. There is a bend in the end that attaches to the tractor, and the check link and verticle arms would not be in the right place. Is the ball in the end replaceable?

I don't know about anyone else, but I can see from the picture where the arm is reversible. It is easiest to see this on the left arm of the picture. Take a look at the picture with the directional arrows.

 

[Slippy]

Should the holes in the lift arm still line up for connection of the top lift arm and side arm stabalizer?

 

[DonWorrell]

Pleases don't let Bill6 see how dirty you have allowed this tractor to get. He will have heart failure. Remember he is the guy who waxs his tractor.

HA HA

But seriously.

I would suggest they just put the wrong arm on your tractor. I would assume that could be easy to do. In the car business we often found Plymouth's with Dodge parts on them. Some models were made in the same factory. parts got in the wrong bin so they got used on the wrong make. They fit they just had the wrong name on them. How old is your tractor is it still under warranty? I would talk to my dealer. He might be able to get you a new arm or he might have a spare one from a wreck or a tractor he is parting out.

Don

 

[RedRiver]

Should the holes in the lift arm still line up for connection of the top lift arm and side arm stabalizer?

Yes, they should still line up correctly.

 

[bill6]

Hi Slippy; nice machine you have there, but it appears it's time for some spring cleaning!

1) get the garden hose with spray nozzle, and thoroughly rinse the tractor top to bottom, and the underside as well

2) dry off the body parts with chamois. Wipe down all greasy or dirty parts, such as the 3-point hitch area, with a moist shop rag. Get in all the corners so it's all completey clean

3) apply good quality car wax to all body parts. Wait a few minutes, then buff with clean dry cotton rag or towell. Repeat, then extra buffing for a high glean & polish

4) use tire shine such as Armor-all or Formula 2001 on all tires and the driver's seat. Clean & polish up the instrument panel.

A clean tractor is a happy tractor!

 

[hudr]

My 5005DI has reversible arms. When I bought it they had the Cat 1 ends out. They swapped them around so I could use my Cat2 stuff. Can't remember if they just spun the arms around or had to swap sides as well, but I bet that is the case w/ yours, one of them just needs to be reversed.

 

[Dougster]

Hi Slippy; nice machine you have there, but it appears it's time for some spring cleaning!
1) get the garden hose with spray nozzle, and thoroughly rinse the tractor top to bottom, and the underside as well
2) dry off the body parts with chamois. Wipe down all greasy or dirty parts, such as the 3-point hitch area, with a moist shop rag. Get in all the corners so it's all completey clean
3) apply good quality car wax to all body parts. Wait a few minutes, then buff with clean dry cotton rag or towell. Repeat, then extra buffing for a high glean & polish
4) use tire shine such as Armor-all or Formula 2001 on all tires and the driver's seat. Clean & polish up the instrument panel.
A clean tractor is a happy tractor!

Dang Bill... You are "Da Man"! Thank God someone around here knows how to treat a fine piece of machinery! You go man!!!

Dougster

 

[Slippy]

Ok..Ok..uncle. The outside may not be clean, but I do keep the inside very clean. Service on regular basis. I cut a lot of hay and grass, which is very dusty and sticks real easy. Plus, my other excuse is someone stole my power washer a couple of months ago along with some other equipment.

I was afraid when I posted the picture I would be scolded...and I deserve it, but promise to get it cleaned up.

I will check if the arm can be switched around. Would be easy fix. No help with dealer, he went out of business.