3pt hitch question

handirifle · Jan 26, 2011

Yesterday I took my gannon box off the back of my tractor, to use the draw bar to pull a trailer. Also, for the first time, I realized that it was connected entirely with quick disconnect pins, EXCEPT for the top connection on the 3pt hitch.

That was a bolt with a nylon locking nut.

While at the local tractor shops, I see the various 3pt items sitting around, for sale, also had the same top bolt setup.

WHY? Why not a pin all around? I don't see there being a need for the bolt, as it would be easier and a wrench free operation without the bolt.

arsenix2001 · Jan 26, 2011

I have pins with circle quick clips for both side and top link... Quick and easy, have nooo idea why you would use a bolt? Maybe they were concerned about slop??

LD1 · Jan 26, 2011

I have never seen a bolt used with any regularity. Only in a pinch and not having any 3/4" pins on hand (assuming cat 1).

Ditch the bolt and go to TSC and buy you some 3/4" x 6" TL pins. And might as well pick up a handful of 7/16" lynch pins for 25 cents each while you are there.

Top Link Pin, Category 1, 3-7/8 in. Usable L - 0268404 | Tractor Supply Company

amaxwell · Jan 26, 2011

Better yet get the black extra strong lynch pins at tsc .They don't get hooked on limbs and dislodged as easy.

amaxwell

Runner · Jan 26, 2011

I agree, ditch the bolt.

My Frontier BB has a bolt, but that works fine for me because I have a quick hitch and that may be why your blade was set up that way.

wvpolekat · Jan 26, 2011

I use this one on the top of the implement.

Safety Lock Hitch Pin, 3⁄4 in. - 0267830 | Tractor Supply Company

Gary Sweat · Jan 26, 2011

If your looking at something like this, the lower bolt (or pin) is for a quick attach hitch and is usually a bolt or welded pin. Gives the option to use either the quick attach hitch or the standard top link.

handirifle · Jan 26, 2011

I just realized, I probably put this in the wrong forum. Thanks for answering anyway, and not razzing me.

OK, I was wondering if there was a REAL reason. There is no setup on this box for a quick attach, so it must have been what was available at the time.

LD1
Why the two different size pins? Are the 7/16" for the draw bar? Is that the normal size? It has no pin for the draw bar and figured I get one of those too. We do not have a TSC here, but do have a Farm Supply. I doubt seriously if they are that cheap there. NOTHING is cheap in that store.

LD1 · Jan 26, 2011

handirifle said:
LD1
Why the two different size pins? Are the 7/16" for the draw bar? Is that the normal size? It has no pin for the draw bar and figured I get one of those too. We do not have a TSC here, but do have a Farm Supply. I doubt seriously if they are that cheap there. NOTHING is cheap in that store.

The 7/16 lynch pin goes into the hole on the 3/4" pin to keep it from falling out. It is the same style of linch pin that you put in the little holes on the lower pins as well.