3pt Hitch Adapter

ovrszd · Jan 14, 2013

I had cobbled together a Cat I hitch adapter that served me well until I traded up to a Cat II tractor. Then I began to destroy it. So I decided to build another.

I wanted this one to be versatile and able to be used with or without a Quick Hitch easily. So I built the top link with multiple holes varying in height from 19" down to 13". If I use it directly on my tractor I'll hook my top link in the upper hole. If I use it with a Quick Hitch the moveable pin will be in one of the lower holes.

I built this using 3x3x1/4" square tubing. Plated the ends with 3/8" flat plate, drilled to accept Cat II weld-on pins. I cut a "C" out of the base tube and welded in a receiver. I then used the section that I cut out to make the holder on the vertical tube for an extra hitch. I have equipment that is ball hitch and pin hitch variety so wanted to have both hitches with me all the time. I put a 2 5/16" ball on top of the vertical so I can move my gooseneck trailer. I welded two 3/8" hooks to the vertical tube to use when logging.

Haven't got to test it yet but should be going into the Timber later this week. My wood splitter is trailer mounted with a ball hitch. The wood trailer is also ball hitch. I have a pinned stand on my splitter trailer and on my hauling trailer. This hitch allows me to move them about without having to get off the tractor.

duroc · Jan 16, 2013

ovrszd said:
I have equipment that is ball hitch and pin hitch variety so wanted to have both hitches with me all the time.

Nice job, Richard! I like your idea for carrying the extra ball hitch. :thumbsup:

bhh · Jan 16, 2013

haha, you've got a different toy in the background of each photo. Nice.

kevin37b · Jan 17, 2013

Very nice work . Man , you do have some neat (tools) . Is that an airstream in the back of pic #3 ?

clee4020 · Jan 17, 2013

I noticed that you welded 2 grab hooks and 1 slip hook to you 9540 bucket. I am about to put 2 grab hooks and 1 slip hook on my 9540 bucket. Did you reinforce the top of the bucket? It also looks like you customized your brush guard, do you have any pics of that?

larry s novotny · Jan 17, 2013

WOW that thing looks factory made GOOD JOB

ovrszd · Jan 18, 2013

Thanks to everyone for the compliments, comments.

I am truly blessed to have a great shop in my backyard filled with useable tools and toys.

Kevin, not sure about the airstream?? If referring to the buggy?? That's Mary Jane. Built from a Comanche Jeep pickup.

clee4020, Yes, I reinforced the back of the bucket with a 1/4x4 flat plate. I'll try to find you a pic. I like the slip hook in the middle and use it a lot.

As for pics of the brushguard, checkout this thread I posted when I first bought the tractor. It's got some closeup detail pics of the brushguard. I use the tractor in the brush a lot. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/260846-new-m9540hd12-1-a.html

Because of such heavy brush use I also built a skid plate to protect the hydraulics. Here's a link to pics of that. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/266010-m9540-belly-skid-plate-brush.html

Thanks again for the comments.

kevin37b · Jan 18, 2013

To the left of the buggy and behind the shelves . Shiny aluminum with what looks like a camper window in it . I must be seeing things .

TCJatko · Jan 18, 2013

I think that's super-nice roll around tool box.

Don87 · Jan 18, 2013

TCJatko said:
I think that's super-nice roll around tool box.

It is. The second pic has a better view of the tool box.

Very nice job on the hitch ovrszd.

ovrszd · Jan 19, 2013

kevin37b said:
To the left of the buggy and behind the shelves . Shiny aluminum with what looks like a camper window in it . I must be seeing things .

OH,,, that's the end of my stainless steel toolbox. You can also see it at the right side of the second pic.

Triguy1 · Jan 19, 2013

That is nice work, and you have cool toys. Am I the the only one who noticed the old school phone booth? Not quite ready for cell phones yet?

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ovrszd · Jan 19, 2013

You guys are just like me. Once I have looked at the primary object in a pic, I'm always looking at the background to see if there's anything interesting there. Especially when it's the interior of someone's shop. I've picked up some good tips and ideas doing that!!! My shop's a 42x50 and as you can see,, pretty cluttered up. If I'm not eating or sleeping I'm in the shop. I often eat my lunch sitting in the old Koken Barber Chair. My shop burned to the ground three years ago and I lost everything including two tractors, two ATVs, two Jeeps, a Dodge Cummins truck and a lifetime of tools. I was at a total loss mentally for the six months it took to rebuild and restock. I can easily spend all day in my shop without seeing or talking to anyone and feel complete when evening comes. I'm retired, my wife still works. She'll come home in the evening and ask about my day's events and who I saw or talked to that day. I have to think about it a few seconds and then realize, no one. She just looks at me with a puzzled expression. She's very supportive, just doesn't understand how I can do that. I'll tell you one thing about my wife that certifies her as "Greatest Wife Ever". As the shop was burning down she was crying and hugged me and said "Why did it have to be the shop, why couldn't it have been the house". That my friends is what I call a "Keeper". :thumbsup:

ovrszd · Jan 19, 2013

Triguy1 said:
That is nice work, and you have cool toys. Am I the the only one who noticed the old school phone booth? Not quite ready for cell phones yet?

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A friend of mine runs a scrap iron yard. Someone brought that in for scrap. He gave it to me. I have the pay phone that goes in it too. My brother and I own a 160 acre farm that we grew up on. 60 acres of it is large growth timber, steep with lots of ravines. We have built 4 wheeling trails all over it. I'm going to mount that phone booth on a post in the timber. Add one of those solar lights to it so the "phone" emblems light up at night. Think it'll make a great conversation piece.

94BULLITT · Jan 19, 2013

Looks good:thumbsup:

asjohn20 · Jan 19, 2013

My favorite thing in the shop is that 30 pack of Busch in the room behind the table. As you can tell I was not snooping around the backround of the photos! : O

ovrszd · Jan 20, 2013

asjohn20 said:
My favorite thing in the shop is that 30 pack of Busch in the room behind the table. As you can tell I was not snooping around the backround of the photos! : O

Good eye. But did you notice the man peaking out above the box?? Do you know who that might be?? Here's a hint, he's dead now, executed by public hanging, and the World was relieved.

Triguy1 · Jan 20, 2013

I think this should be an official TBN game. Like where is Waldo, for tractor folk...

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Dongerosa · Jan 20, 2013

duroc said:
Nice job, Richard! I like your idea for carrying the extra ball hitch. :thumbsup:

the tool holder on a 3pt was patented...maybe 6-7 years ago. it was one of the claims...just an FYI!

btw...nice build!

madmax12 · Jan 20, 2013

ovrszd said:
A friend of mine runs a scrap iron yard. Someone brought that in for scrap. He gave it to me. I have the pay phone that goes in it too. My brother and I own a 160 acre farm that we grew up on. 60 acres of it is large growth timber, steep with lots of ravines. We have built 4 wheeling trails all over it. I'm going to mount that phone booth on a post in the timber. Add one of those solar lights to it so the "phone" emblems light up at night. Think it'll make a great conversation piece.

Plus, if you ever need SuperMan, you're good.