3 Point for X749

[tiger9a]

Starting the research on a cat 1 3 point for my X749. Anyone out there know of any good aftermarket alternatives that will work reliably or should I just go with the oem? For example, I found this one but it is not clear if it will work. Thanks in advance for any advice from your experiences...

Compact Tractor 3 Point Hitch Kit CAT-1 - GD -- 3 Piont Hitch Kits

 

[jenkinsph]

Go with the oem kit, I doubt you will find anything else that is remotely close to what you need. The link you listed is of no use whatsoever on an x749.


Here are some pics of the hitch to illustrate this.

 

[CHDinCT]

I put a Ruegg 3PH on my old X485. Don't believe he has a website but he has a banner ad over on weekendfreedommachines.org with his contact info. Pretty sure he makes a setup for all of the X7 machines and for a few dollars less than JD.

 

[tiger9a]

I put a Ruegg 3PH on my old X485. Don't believe he has a website but he has a banner ad over on weekendfreedommachines.org with his contact info. Pretty sure he makes a setup for all of the X7 machines and for a few dollars less than JD.

Got a hold of Ruegg and he says Deere moved the lift cylinder on X7 series so it although his unit will bolt up, the lift will not work.

 

[tiger9a]

Go with the oem kit, I doubt you will find anything else that is remotely close to what you need. The link you listed is of no use whatsoever on an x749.


Here are some pics of the hitch to illustrate this.

Looks like OEM it is...what size is the box blade...does the tractor handle it well?

 

[CHDinCT]

Got a hold of Ruegg and he says Deere moved the lift cylinder on X7 series so it although his unit will bolt up, the lift will not work.

That's too bad. Liked his hitch on my old X485. He'd do well to make one that works with the X7xx series given how many have been sold. Good luck with the OEM one, which will no doubt work.

 

[jenkinsph]

The boxblade is a 48" Cammond, works fine with four front weights. I also have a 60" Landscape rake pictured below. The hitch seems to work pretty well, I am satisfied with it, it gets lots of use with the pine straw rake which was the main reason for getting it.

 

[Gonerafting]

I curious about where the hydraulic lines attach to the tractor.:anyone:

 

[jenkinsph]

I curious about where the hydraulic lines attach to the tractor.:anyone:

If you mean the hydraulics for the 3ph it uses the same cylinder as the deck lift but the cylinder position is changed.

If you mean where the hydraulics originate from the hydrostatic drive system provides the hydraulic flow and pressure.

 

[Gonerafting]

If you mean the hydraulics for the 3ph it uses the same cylinder as the deck lift but the cylinder position is changed.

If you mean where the hydraulics originate from the hydrostatic drive system provides the hydraulic flow and pressure.

The former and not the later, "same cylinder as the deck lift, but the cylinder position is changed" Thanks!

 

[Gonerafting]

If you mean the hydraulics for the 3ph it uses the same cylinder as the deck lift but the cylinder position is changed.

If you mean where the hydraulics originate from the hydrostatic drive system provides the hydraulic flow and pressure.

How difficult is it to switch the position from the deck lift to the 3 pt hitch or maybe better stated, how quickly can it be done?

 

[jenkinsph]

How difficult is it to switch the position from the deck lift to the 3 pt hitch or maybe better stated, how quickly can it be done?

Once you install the 3ph kit the cylinder stays in the new position, the 3ph and deck both work together. You can lock the deck in the up position or remove the entire deck while using the 3ph. It isn't necessary to fool with the cylinder to use either the mower or 3ph.

 

[Gonerafting]

Once you install the 3ph kit the cylinder stays in the new position, the 3ph and deck both work together. You can lock the deck in the up position or remove the entire deck while using the 3ph. It isn't necessary to fool with the cylinder to use either the mower or 3ph.

I appreciate your response, it now makes better sense to me, there are attachments I would like that require the 3ph. Thanks.

 

[commok]

Do the 3ph arms remove quickly so you can use the powerflo and grass collection bags? I have been tempted to put a 3ph on my x728 but I use the grass collector every week, while I would use the 3ph once every few weeks at most.

 

[Gonerafting]

Do the 3ph arms remove quickly so you can use the powerflo and grass collection bags? I have been tempted to put a 3ph on my x728 but I use the grass collector every week, while I would use the 3ph once every few weeks at most.

I read on another site that John Deere says the Click N Go bracket is not compatible with the 3ph. But, the brackets are compatible if you remove the three point arms. I hope that helps. Jim http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=221654

 

[tdurham]

I found the same generic 3ph that the start of this thread posted:

3 Point Hitch Kit: CAT-0 -- 3 Piont Hitch Kits

I am about to purchase a core aerator. I would really like to get a 3ph version but I don't have a lot of extra money to spend above my aerator. This hitch kit is only $179. The question is can I make it work?

I know OEM is best and the other one you guys have posted is good but it is also double the money. Just trying to determine if this kit could be made to work. I have a welder and fab equip to make some mods (if within my abilities!)

thanks for any help

 

[tdurham]

Left out one important detail:confused3:
I have an X485

 

[jenkinsph]

Do you have the rest of the linkage in place? Without it you will be short on other necessary parts. Just a guess but I doubt anything in that kit would fit your tractor.

 

[tdurham]

Nope. I don't have anything for the back at all. Maybe it would be worth it for me to just get one from rueggmfg.com. I really did not want to spend that money but I REALLY want to have an aerator on a 3ph. That would sure open the door for some other goodies down the road :thumbsup:

 

[Gonerafting]

I found the same generic 3ph that the start of this thread posted:

3 Point Hitch Kit: CAT-0 -- 3 Piont Hitch Kits

I am about to purchase a core aerator. I would really like to get a 3ph version but I don't have a lot of extra money to spend above my aerator. This hitch kit is only $179. The question is can I make it work?

I know OEM is best and the other one you guys have posted is good but it is also double the money. Just trying to determine if this kit could be made to work. I have a welder and fab equip to make some mods (if within my abilities!)

thanks for any help

I think if your going to keep the tractor for awhile, double the money is worth not having the hassle of a generic kit that will be a huge headache. The John Deere parts maybe expensive in comparison, but are specifically engineered to fit. Just my opinion.