3-Point Hitch 3 point hitch kit for MT180HD

fire03885 · Jun 5, 2013

Hello, Brand new to tractors and I recently purchased a MT 180HD (1985 with loader and 1100 hrs on it). It did not come with a 3 point hitch setup. I have seen a few linkage kits but want to make sure I get one that is right for the tractor. For example, some lift bars are 27", some 31" and some straight and some bend outward (and then back) to make a wider space. I am currently looking at this kit on eBay:

http://bit.ly/17okEPV

This has 31" lift bars that bend outward. My main attachment, at first is just going to be a lift bar with 2" receiver. But do want it to be able to be used for other attachments (blades,rakes,tiller/etc).

Just want to make sure I understand more before pulling the trigger on it.

Thanks
Derrick.

PILOON · Jun 16, 2013

I also have a 180D and that set up looks about right other than the Mitsu uses turnbuckles rather than the chain setup but with a bar the chains would work.
Without the bar the arms would swing outwards and catch the tires while the turnbuckles would keep the arms clear. Of course you could always cross the chains to keep the arms away from the tires.
Go for the longer arms.
Basically you want to be category 1 for this size tractor.

fire03885 · Jun 17, 2013

Thanks for the info. Ended up gambling and buying the one on eBay (longer arms). One interesting thing is that only one of the two bottom lift bars has a rotating ball on the end that attaches to tractor. The other one is fixed. Is that normal or should both be rotating? I think it will still work for the lift bar I have. Other than that and the chains, looks like it will work just fine.