Not to Brag, but...

[Little Red Tractor]

I have found that if I lube the splines on the PTO shaft, as well as the shaft locking component--be it a collet or a pin-locking type--it helps get that part done better. I also keep a 4 foot crowbar handy to adjust the positioning of the mower. That saves on the back-breaking labor...and probably the cuss-words.

 

[Bill601]

Got my bush mower hooked up in record time. Like 10 minutes total.

That's a record for me.

Congratulations! Do you have it on a dolly? I made one for mine and it's made connecting it much faster and easier. It's easier to move it to its storage location, too.

 

[HAR]

Hmmmm....I never thought that hitching up a tool to another tool was a race against time.

Taking the time to make sure that everything is connected correctly just makes sense.
Sort of taking a page out of a pilot's handbook. Use a checklist, do it all, do it right, will prevent most problems.

When at 4000ft+ in the air (or when other things are spinning wildly), that is not the time to remember that you did not do something or right.

 

[TractorGunn]

Congratulations! Do you have it on a dolly? I made one for mine and it's made connecting it much faster and easier. It's easier to move it to its storage location, too.

No dolly for mine. Can you post a picture?

 

[TractorGunn]

Hmmmm....I never thought that hitching up a tool to another tool was a race against time.

It wasn't a race, it just went really smooth.

Taking the time to make sure that everything is connected correctly just makes sense.
Sort of taking a page out of a pilot's handbook. Use a checklist, do it all, do it right, will prevent most problems.

Um...ya think?

When at 4000ft+ in the air (or when other things are spinning wildly), that is not the time to remember that you did not do something or right.

Do you know the difference between a tractor and a plane?

 

[2manyrocks]

I use a drill rod that is about 5 feet long as a lever to move my brush cutter into final position for hookup to the 3pt hitch. Parking on a level spot also helps a lot.

Harbor Freight sells a digging bar that looks like would make a good, long lever.

 

[TractorGunn]

I use a drill rod that is about 5 feet long as a lever to move my brush cutter into final position for hookup to the 3pt hitch. Parking on a level spot also helps a lot.

Harbor Freight sells a digging bar that looks like would make a good, long lever.

Good idea, I have a couple 5'-6' rock bars.

 

[kabong57]

No dolly for mine. Can you post a picture?

Previous post with pictures here:

3pt mower storage wheels

I have always enjoyed any ideas that simplify storage and mounting of implements. Built these wheel units to clamp on the edge of my 5' Woods mower . Makes it easier to hook up as you can just move it to the tractor . Also makes it nice to just roll over in a corner or out of the way. Found...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[WM75Guy]

I rest the front end of the cutter on 2' 6"X6" blocks, one on each side, when I store the cutter. I can pivot it around to get the arms attached by grabbing the tailwheel to move it around. It slides easily on the wood. Then I use a small ratchet strap to hold up the PTO shaft level with the PTO stub. Run it under the shaft and hook both ends to where the top link attaches to the cutter. That way I can use all my force to slide it forward instead of having to hold it up.

 

[tassmannn]

Got my bush mower hooked up in record time. Like 10 minutes total.

That's a record for me.

If you all haven't heard of these, they are game-changers for me. First, I use the iMatch quick connect/disconnect system LVB25976: iMatch™ Quick Hitch Coupler Attachment, Category 1 | LVB25976 matched up the PTO Link Easy PTO quick connect for tractor attachments. You can probably find the iMatch cheaper online than you can get it at John Deere. I can hook up in less than a minute. The PTO Link is the shizzle. They make standard and heavy-duty. I pull an MX6 and use the Heavy-Duty on our 5075E