Putting on 3PT Implements

[sagaponack]

I humbly ask all of you your best advice for putting on 3PT attachments. Doing it for the first time and don't want to be embarrassed and have to call the local farmers. Any Tips on connecting/deconnecting?

Will be going between brush hog/tiller/seeder

Please note, I am a 150 pound weakling with a 1993 JD 755.

Rob

 

[njrqs]

Rob

Promise we won't kick sand in your face /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Implements are much easier to put on if they are on a flat level surface like concrete. Mine normally are.

I can back up to te slasher (brush hog) and with engine running, use the 3ph lever to get the arms at the right level. Also can push the tractor back and forard to get everything lined up properly.

Also need to have your check chains loosened correctly or you'll be heaving and pushing on the arms to no avail.

Will probably need to "pursuade" the arms/implements with your boot or a hammer or pry bar etc. But having things on the flat and level makes things easier.

I have just made a wheeled dolly for my slasher which makes things so much easier. Even with a small tractor, things get quite heavy and dirty. Not sure what size your JD is.

Not sure about the other implements but my blade and ripper follow the same procedure providing they are standing up. (Slashers obviously do this by themselves unlike some other implements)

Anyway, that's my comments.

I am sure you'll get much more and better advice, especially with regards to dirt floors etc.

Good luck and don't feel bad for asking (apparently) simple questions. We all started somewhere and TBN is a good way to do so. Saves you looking like a goose in front of your family/friends/neighbours I reckon.

Cheers

 

[sagaponack]

Thanks for the advice. Don't have concrete to put on implements. I can be the land or 3/4 inch crushed gravel. But I guess level is the important part. I was also told that it is bad to leave the implements on the raw ground, they always should be on wood or something to prevent rust. Assume this is true. Dollys seem like a good idea if you have concrete.

Thanks for the advice.

Rob

 

[beenthere]

No need to feel embarrassed about your need for information, as dealing with 3pt equipment can be frustrating as &%#* , even on some of the best days. Go easy, and carry a big stick (persuader) for a pry bar, and a mover and a shaker.

Also, as far as the neighbor farmer goes, I wouldn't hesitate asking them for help. They will likely be very pleased that they can help, and it will begin a neighborly bond that will last long into the future. Don't miss any opportunity to stop and talk with them, and hopefully they don't miss any opportunities to do the same.

 

[njrqs]

Rob, the more weather proof you can have your implements the better. Putting them on blocks would be a good idea but make sure they won't fall off on kids or something. Also may make them hard to drag around when installing too so be careful there.

PTO shafts etc need to be kept up off the ground to stop dirt and crap getting into any clutches, slip joints. Wrapping them in rags would be good I imagine. Not sure about plastic as they may sweat and rust more.

Even my slasher I can just (and only just) drag it to make some minute adjustments when connecting it but it is not good for your back. Practice your reversing too so that it is easier to line up the implements.

Gets sort of easier everytime but be prepared to get dirty and greasy (or I seem to every time)

Hey fill in more details on your profile. I promise we don't bite !!

Cheers

 

[chim]

You already got a lot of good advice. I am in the process of getting better storage for my implements, but am not quite there yet. On Saturday, I removed the scraper blade and attached my 5' finish mower on the Ford. When I removed the mower last Fall, I set it on an old tire to keep it off the dirt. This was by far the easiest time I've had remounting it, because the tire had give in it so it could be manuvered around to get the pins in the arms. Getting the deck off and on never really takes a lot of time, but it usually takes a lot more grunting.........chim

 

[njrqs]

Welcome to TBN Chim.

Looks like we are in a similar game (work !)

Hope you enjoy your TBN time as much as I have.

The tyre idea doesn't sound too bad either !

Cheers

 

[chim]

Thanks Neil. Glad I discovered this site recently while making decisions on a replacement tractor. There's a wealth of knowledge here, and it was very helpful already. The new tractor and toys will be taking over one bay in the garage. Upcoming projects are decent auxiliary lighting and rear tire ballast for the Kubota. My schedule gets kinda screwy sometimes - the Summer before last, a fair amount of the mowing was done after dark, so lights are important. Ballast wasn't an issue before, since the Ford has no FEL. A couple of suitcase weights out front served well to counterbalance the 3PH mower...........chim

 

[njrqs]

Yes I wish I had found TBN BEFORE I bought my tractor.

Probably a good thing as I may have bought something I really couldn't afford.

Cheers

 

[Turfman]

I've found that the easiest way is to use a hydralic alligator jack to lift it up to the arms. Then move the jack on the wheels to line it up.

Kevin