New Owner of a YM165

[normde2001]

The Hoye link you show is the Cat 1 side link w 3\4" hole, same as for cat 1 YM2000. The cat 1 toplink also has 3/4" hole.

 

[gioacchino]

The Hoye link you show is the Cat 1 side link w 3\4" hole, same as for cat 1 YM2000. The cat 1 toplink also has 3/4" hole.

Yep, I goofed. For whatever reason I thought I was looking at the arm that actually connects to implements. Thanks.

 

[gioacchino]

Haven’t posted in a while. Did some work with the Yanmar this weekend. My bucket is 16” for size comparison. Love this little thing.

 

[gioacchino]

I'm looking for ideas of a location to mount a toolbox on my YM165. Any ideas? Pictures would be great.

Thanks.

 

[winston1]

 

[gioacchino]

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Thanks, Winston. On top of the fender is probably my top choice at the moment. But I may have to remove one of the handles. I originally wanted to mount a tool box on my ROPS, but because I often use the backhoe attachment I don't think that's a good choice.

 

[California]

This plastic toolbox on the qhitch is a strange one, it has rods sticking out beneath that were easy to wire to the qhitch. I meant this for a one day project but its been on there for a couple of years now. Real handy for lynch pins etc.

I'm going to weld a metal ammo can onto the qhitch in the same place when the plastic toolbox falls apart.

There are a couple of things to consider at this location: don't block the radius needed for turning the top link length adjuster. And don't block access to reach in and connect an implement pto driveshaft.

 

[gioacchino]

This plastic toolbox on the qhitch is a strange one, it has rods sticking out beneath that were easy to wire to the qhitch. I meant this for a one day project but its been on there for a couple of years now. Real handy for lynch pins etc.

I'm going to weld a metal ammo can onto the qhitch in the same place when the plastic toolbox falls apart.

There are a couple of things to consider at this location: don't block the radius needed for turning the top link length adjuster. And don't block access to reach in and connect an implement pto driveshaft.

That's an interesting idea. Quick question on the quick hitch, have you found that it helps lift implements higher off the ground?

 

[California]

... the quick hitch, have you found that it helps lift implements higher off the ground?

In theory the geometry should lift another inch or so. In practice - not noticeable.

I cut up old exercise equipment to make this lifter for what had been a drag-only spike harrow. That cable goes over a pulley at the top of the mast then down to the fixed drawbar mount. Going over the pulley compounds the lift attained when I raise the 3-point.

 

[gioacchino]

Any ideas on how to shim in between my wheel hub and axle shaft? There is a lot of play between the two.