3-Point Hitch Three point hitch clearance on a 2520

[Hillstone]

I will try to post pictures.

 

[mastertape]

I just mounted the iMatch with arms on the inside, chains and everything else has no major clearance problems. The tires are still on "forward", chains dont hit the fenders, nor the arms. I guess until I read this post, I did not know anyone was having any problems with this. I had to get the JD tire spacers for the front tires, to put those chains on, but it was obvious that it was necessary, and JD already had all the parts to do it. Everything works great.

 

[Deadman]

Hmmm, never looked at mounting the arms on the inside. I'll have to look into that. I really don't want the rear stance to be 6 inches wider, because there are already areas that I can't get into with the stock width.

 

[Deadman]

Just curious if the chains need to be super tight so they don't hit the fenders if you go fast, or is there ample clearance if the chains swing twords the fenders?

 

[GordNovo]

I just mounted the iMatch with arms on the inside, chains and everything else has no major clearance problems. The tires are still on "forward", chains dont hit the fenders, nor the arms. I guess until I read this post, I did not know anyone was having any problems with this. I had to get the JD tire spacers for the front tires, to put those chains on, but it was obvious that it was necessary, and JD already had all the parts to do it. Everything works great.

Works good, eh? I see you used a pin instead of a bolt.. I couldn't get a 7/8" pin from my local tractor supply shop, but the 7/8" bolt seems to work excellent too, especially with the nylong lock nut. Plenty of clearance now for chains.

GN

 

[Deadman]

Does flipping the tires alone make them dig any differentely? Just wondering if I should run them forward instead of backward?

 

[T185]

Does flipping the tires alone make them dig any differentely? Just wondering if I should run them forward instead of backward?

The rear tires are directional, so you would need to flip and change sides.

 

[Deadman]

I just did like Mastertape did. Its amazing how easy it was.
Just go to your local parts store and get 2 of the longer cat 1 pins and bolt it right onto the I match where your current pin goes thru. Its so easy, I can't believe I never thought of it. It made at least 2 full inches clearance on eash side with the arms up!

Sweet mod, did it for like $15 in parts.

 

[Deadman]

I can't believe that more people aren't doing this to gain clearance. Its simple cheap and effective.

 

[GordNovo]

I see no downside, really. But I haven't put it to the test yet with heavy box blade work. We'll see come summer time

GN