Re: IH 300 two-point hitch conversion to 3-point

Posted by Bob Kirk on February 07, 2002 at 06:46:37 from (63.92.148.216):

In Reply to: IH 300 two-point hitch conversion to 3-point posted by Jay on February 05, 2002 at 09:02:39:

I was just where you are about 2 years ago, looking for a utility tractor and wondering why the IH models seemed to be less money for HP, live hyd. + PTO, etc. Seems like 2-point hitch is part of it, but that is really not a problem.

I bought a 1955 300U that came with an original IH 3-point adaptor -- all three points on a single frame that slides into the fast-hitch sleeves like described by Keith below. Worked fine except for down-pressure uses, such as a back blade. Then the implement tended to pop out of the lower two attachments, which are just pick-up "hooks" with insufficient keepers rather than "eyeballs."

The problem with the slide-in arms for adapters are two. First, need to be sure your tractor has a place to mount the top link (if it doesn't, they are available but a bit more $$). Second, if you get solid bar adapter arms it is tricky to hook up an implement. If you slide the sleeves in first, can't "spread" them to accept implement. If you hook to implement first, need to rig some way to hold them up so you can back into the points.

I waited to find a pair of old adapter arms that were hinged so the eyeball ends can be swung out to the side to hook up an implement. These are a bit hard to find -- I see some about twice a year. But they work great. Should be around $100.

All in all, I find the fast-hitch much tougher than "skinny" 3-point links on some other tractors, and that down pressure makes ALL the difference.

Best wishes. Bob

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