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3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question

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rbeissel

11-21-2023 04:24:29




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I have a 7-foot snowblower with 3-point hitch hookup. Is it safe the hookup a 3-point mount snowblower using a category 2 quick hitch or should it be attached to the tractor 3-point directly? Has anyone had issues either way? Curious of others thoughts. Thanks for your reply.




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BarnyardEngineering

11-21-2023 13:10:26




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 04:24:29  
If the quick hitch fits, the snowblower was most likely designed for one from the beginning.



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Scott 730

11-21-2023 07:15:10




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 04:24:29  
No problem with a quick hitch on a blower. Just make sure the pto shaft neither dead heads or overextends while raising or lowering.



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DMP62

11-21-2023 07:09:50




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 04:24:29  
We used an 8' blower on a 4020 with a cat 2 quick hitch for more than 20 years with no issues.



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stevob671

11-21-2023 05:05:36




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 04:24:29  
You may want to put bushings on the blower pins to adapt to cat 2 to reduce slop, or if always going to use on a cat 2 tractor, replace the pins on the blower to cat 2 if possible.



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rbeissel

11-21-2023 05:13:28




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to stevob671, 11-21-2023 05:05:36  
I have bushings on the pins presently to use with the category 2 hitch. I have just heard from some people that the quick hitch should only be used to PULL rather than PUSH a piece of equipment. I wanted to get others thoughts on the subject. Thank you.



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ss55

11-21-2023 09:13:01




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 05:13:28  
Could blocks or angle irons be added above the lower pin latches to either backup the latches or completely replace the latches? It would defeat some of the purpose of the quick hitch, but would keep the snowblower in place.



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moresmoke

11-21-2023 08:14:34




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 05:13:28  
Only issue Ive run into is with a heavy offset implement, like a disk mower. A quick hitch doesnt like upward pressure on the latch.



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Bob Bancroft

11-21-2023 09:09:43




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to moresmoke, 11-21-2023 08:14:34  
Interesting. I have a Servis/Rhino boom mower. I bought this brand because they said it can ONLY be used with a fast hitch. I use it on a CaseIH MX270 with duals, cat III quick hitch. Don't have to worry about tipping the tractor over!



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rrlund

11-21-2023 05:59:50




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 05:13:28  
I'd never heard that, but when you think about it, it makes some sense. The pins might want to push up against the latches instead of pulling down and back against solid iron in the hitch.



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Mike(NEOhio)

11-21-2023 04:38:54




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 Re: 3-Point Hitch Snowblower Hookup Question in reply to rbeissel, 11-21-2023 04:24:29  
I don't use a quick hitch with mine but you should be OK as long as the shaft is not overextended.



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