3-Point Hitch Question about 3-point hitch

[diirk]

Jagmandave,
When you get a chance, I'd love to see a picture. Any info is good info when you're just starting to learn about something.

I'd like to appologize if I came across as impatient. I'm on a number of boards and some won't even acknowledge a newbie whereas others do right away and it's especially tough when your first post is a question. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I'm going to wait until I get the manual I ordered from Hoye before I order anything else. I want to fully understand all the controls and capabilities prior to adding attachments.

 

[arthr31]

diirk,
i'll help jagman out on this one, i remembered where (kinda) he posted a pic of his sway chains before... Look here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/764312-Picture001_27Jun05.jpg
And, btw, this is in a post called "3 point shield"

don't worry about asking questions here, i think everyone starts out that way! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Heavens knows I've asked my share of newbie type questions, and thanks to all here who have helped give me good advice !

 

[Jagmandave]

Thanks arthr31, that's the pic. I just got home today and was going to post it, saved me the trouble!
In the pic you can just see the loops I made on the pins at the tractor end of the lower arms, they were just made from some flat 3/8" plate with the approriate holes in them.....works like a champ tho!

BTW, I've since rebuilt where those lower arm pins attach to that bracket. It was a "rigged" mess when I got it, those ears the pins are bolted to would bend fairly easily, so I welded a tube between them, threaded to the size of the threads on the pins.....much stronger now and I shouldn't bend it again now unless I do something wrong/stupid............
It's probably going to rain here all weekend, but if I get out to where the tractor is I'll post up a pic........

 

[kmosabe]

Anyone? A quick yes or no would suffice.

I realize I'm new and am possibly asking an obvious question, in which case, I appologize and please point me to the proper thread or FAQ.

I did research prior to asking the question and also looked through the photo gallery in hopes of finding an answer.

Or, if nobody knows and I'm asking a question that just can't be answered, please say so, so I can continue my researches elsewhere.

Thanks,

diirk

Noticed your tractor has a ROPS, not the customary black color, did it come with your tractor which by the way looks great. I have a 1300 as well. Currently converting it over to three point, have everything but the three point upper bracket, did you mount yours? Did Hoye provide directions for your tractor mount? Send pictures if you can