3 point question

Avion Mike · Jun 14, 2016

Could someone please tell the standard distance from the center of the lower link arm pin to the end of the PTO shaft on a Category 1 size 3 point hitch? I am making an adapter for a fasthitch and I wanted to know how long to make it. I think it is in the 3 point spec page on the left side under research and info but my computer will not bring that link up right now. Thank you.

rrc300 u · Jun 14, 2016

I have two sets of international style adapters. One set I got when I purchased one of my 300 utilities. The other I made. I gave one of the adapters to a local metal supplier that has the capability of burning heavy plate. They were able to burn out the blank for the arm then I welded some generic 3 point balls onto them. The set I made is actually a little tighter than the older set. I cant remember but I think I only had like $75 into the project. Let me know what measurements you need.

rrc300 u · Jun 14, 2016

Sorry Mike I just reread your post. I just measured mine and it looks like 14.5" to me.

Ron Muhlenkamp · Jun 14, 2016

Different makes have different "standards"
My 900 and4000 Fords are 19 ins.
My 720 Deere is 17 ins.
My Moline Jetstar is 16 ins.
You might want to make it close to the distance of your standard drawbar

Brendon-KS · Jun 14, 2016

The ASABE standards specify 500 to 575 mm (19.7 to 22.6 in) from the end of the PTO shaft to the vertical plane of the Cat 1 hitch balls when the lift arms are horizontal and spread to the standard 26" width.

Avion Mike · Jun 19, 2016

Thanks everyone for the information. I have a set of the factory fast hitch prongs that someone has extended a couple of inches to around 17.5 from the PTO but my JD 2 bottom plow was just barely rubbing on PTO shield. I took the shield off to plow the garden last fall but wanted to do something different this year. I bought a J-hook type 3-point adapter and had some prongs made with them welded on top to get a little extra height on the fast hitch. I decided to go about 4.5 inches longer than the prongs I had. This ended up with the eyes on my lower lift arms about 22 inches away from the end of the PTO. Now that it is all welded together and painted, I wish I had only made them about 20 inches long because it just looks like they stick out too far. It handles the blade and brush hog nicely though so I probably will not cut it apart and redo it unless I have issues with it in the fall with the plow.

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