Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum
:

General question on 3 point hookups

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
ChadR

06-16-2003 08:46:47




Report to Moderator

I notice that John Deere, Bush Hog, Servis, Rhino etc...use a single bolt stationary for the 3rd arm to ride on. ~ on their mounted and semi-mounted 10 ft rotary cutters. I bought this Howse junker to repair, busted input shaft. Looks to me like the reason it broke is a slotted or free riding 3rd arm...when you raise it up IF you have it set where it will slide back and forth at the 3rd point ---then the thing comes forward and brings the implement into the back tires ~ crimping the whole set up and somethings got to give ---so bang there goes the powershaft. I am going to redesign so that 3rd arm is stable. Any thoughts or similar experiences?

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Clooney

06-17-2003 03:15:00




Report to Moderator
 Re: general question on 3 point hookups in reply to ChadR, 06-16-2003 08:46:47  
ChadR, use a ridged upper link but install 2 pieces of strap steel about 3" between hole centers between the rear of the link & the cutter's upper link attaching point. That will allow the cutter to move around & even kick up a little when you go through a hole or swell but not kick up any more than the 6" of strap travel. Been using that setup for years & it works great.
~Don't use a chain as the will allow the cutter to flip over onto the rear tires & there isn't enough room on that tractor seat for both you & the tail wheel of that cutter...

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Scruffy

06-16-2003 14:08:35




Report to Moderator
 Re: general question on 3 point hookups in reply to ChadR, 06-16-2003 08:46:47  
Having used a Howse mower alot I don't think the slotted toplink hookup could have busted the input shaft. It's more likely the two piece floating driveshaft is locked together, sticky, or has a tight spot. As the mower pivots back and forth the driveshaft is supposed to shorten and lengthen. If the shaft hasn't been greased atleast yearly it could get grabby or seize all together and do some damage. Or the shaft could have had something drop on it and put a bend it it to keep if from sliding freely.

Check and make sure the drive shaft moves in and out freely without any tight spots. I had an over run clutch on the PTO of one tractor be destroyed by a sticky driveshaft on a mower. A little grease once a year makes a big difference.

I've extensively use a Howse 6ft 3 pt mower for 4 years now (average 4 hours a week) and have never had a problem with it. But I also take my drive shaft apart every spring and put some fresh wheel bearing grease on it.

Thanks,
Scruffy

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
ChuckW

06-16-2003 10:16:04




Report to Moderator
 Re: general question on 3 point hookups in reply to ChadR, 06-16-2003 08:46:47  
seems to me that a chain from the mower to the top pin would be you best solution...wouldn't matter if the frame is rigid or not.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
HA in Oh

06-16-2003 11:58:45




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: general question on 3 point hookups in reply to ChuckW, 06-16-2003 10:16:04  
I used to use a 6ft 3pt, I always used a chian for a top link, only way to go on uneven ground.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
JDknut

06-16-2003 16:58:17




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Re: general question on 3 point hookups in reply to HA in Oh, 06-16-2003 11:58:45  
I have heard that the chain on top instead of the link is unsafe, because if the mower hits an obstruction, it could pivot up and hit the operator. I saw this in an article on this site about "brush" hog safety. I
I'd use the top link rather than a chain. just my $0.02.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy