B7100 3 point hitch

[MLD]

I brought home my new used B7100 sunday and got to play with it a little monday afternoon.

I'm on the learning curve with the front end loader and after about an hour and a half I'm still alive and starting to get the hang of it. Everything is a little slower as the tractor is gear drive and I drive so many different standard vehicles I have to stop and think where 3rd and reverse are while I'm manipulating the bucket. The old brain ain't what it once was.

My question here is about my 3 pt hitch. It raises up somewhat quickly but it doesn't want to go down without adding pressure, Like say my buddy standing on it. I'm hoping there is an simple adjustment maybe even the same as what makes it go higher or lower.

On another point: I've figured out how to make the hitch be fixed from swinging left and right and was wondering the best way to use the draw bar with a trailer hitch ball as I want to move my boats to their winter quarters snug beside the barn. I also have a small wood trailer that has a trailer hitch and its time to go fetch the cord wood.

Maybe the draw bar and ball hitch is not as good as another method. I'll be interested in hearing any suggestions.

Thank you.

MLD

 

[kramarj]

mine is the same way, i think it is just the way it is made

 

[jas67]

There is a down-speed adjustment nut under your seat, on the right hand side. Mine is painted yellow -- I'm not sure if that is factory, or if a previous owner painted it.

 

[Egon]

There is a down-speed adjustment nut under your seat, on the right hand side. Mine is painted yellow -- I'm not sure if that is factory, or if a previous owner painted it

Mine was painted from the factory too.

As to the trailer hitch I'll attach a picture of one that was built for my B7100. It worked well for me and may give some ideas on what would work for you.

 

[MLD]

Found it, Just where you said. Thanks "Jas67"

"Egon" That hitch looks perfect I've been searching for something like this.

It looks like you can lift a log and still use the ball while there is some protection to the tires and pto.

Questions:

Did you consider adding a triangle as a brace instead of a T?

Does the ball get in the way when lifting logs or whatever?

Is a regular draw bar incorporated into the the horizontal at the bottom.

Does the shelf created on the horizontal help when lifting.

Is there anything that you would add like say extend the top lift 3 or 4 inches to assist in clearance.

Can I take this design directly to my welder to make one for me.

Thanks again this is great.

MLD

 

[Egon]

Mld:

There is bracing on the side you cant see.

The Ball does not get in the way.

There is a regular drawbar in the bottom location on the tractor. I never used it.

One can slide the shelf under items to lift. They may fall off when going ahead. It comes in handy doing this to lift a log so a chain can be placed under it.

What you see is an idea made from materials at hand. { Free }

When one is made for the new old John Deere I'd have a tendency to use more tubing and have three receivers for trailer hitches welded on. Also there would be chain hooks welded on.

The picture may give you an some points to ponder if you design your own. There are limitless method's of putting such an attachment together for your own personal use.

The attached picture shows a sorta home built rake - harrow that I use for seeding or the very odd time raking up mowed grass clippings.

 

[grossgary]

the stock drawbar is rigidly attached, so if you want this hitch/shelf to raise and lower you don't want it attached to that draw bar. wonder what would break first!?

if you're looking for other uses of the shelf and think the ball may get in the way, just have the fabricator allow the ball to be bolted on and off. then you'll always have the option to remove it later if needed.

 

[Chuckanut]

It looks like you can lift a log and still use the ball while there is some protection to the tires and pto.

Questions:


Does the ball get in the way when lifting logs or whatever?





MLD

ebay 3-POINT-2-RECEIVER-GOOSENECK-WITH-CLEVIS-ATTACHMENT_

MLD This is the three point hitch I used to drag logs. (EBAY LINK ABOVE) It has a clevis hook at the top mount. All you do is lower your three point down to its lowest point, wrap your chain around the log twice and slip the chain thru the clevis hook. Then lift the three point up and lift the log as well, THEN drag it home. WORKS GREAT.

As for protection, being the chain is so short it does not allow the log to sway too much so it stays right behind the tractor.

Being that the B7100 three point is only rated for 400 lbs (I think it will lift much more) the standard hitch tongue weight of 500 lbs you can use any receiver hitch mount. I am planning a host of attachment for my Three point receiver (Carry all forks, detacher, winch, Aerator, ect.) once I get a welder or find someone who has one and does not mind me giving him projects.


Chuckanut
B7100 HST-D Box blade, rear blade, Three point receiver hitch.

 

[grossgary]

awesome, thanks for that Ebay link! i clicked on it and noticed that that bar in the picture is the same part i found in the garage when i bought the house. previous owner left it there and i had no clue what it was for. now i have a 3ph attachment to play with.

 

[MLD]

Jas 67, Egon, Chuckanut, and the (lucky) Grossgary. thank you for your responses on the three point hitch.

I thought more about what I wanted in in a draw bar and 3pt hitch set up and thought that I couldn't be that unique and that some company must make just the right thing for a small tractor that would do it all. I started searching online and came up with three besides the hitch that The lucky Grossgary found just laying about his garage. Bye the Bye Grossgary How does the hitch work? Have you had a chance to try it out yet?

1st is on EZ com I have it in my notes and picture as the EZ com hitch not sure if that is accurate or not. It's a basic triangle that attaches to the 3pt hitch with one hole for a trailer ball.

2nd is the Flex Point Adapter found at Northern Tool, this is also a triangle with a receiver that accepts pin, pintle and ball inserts. This looks great but three things bother me for my application. The first is it's 24 inches wide at the draw bar. The draw bar on my B7100 is 20 inches. It may fit but does seem big. 2nd problem is enough room to put a hook for lifting logs on the top with the hitch and not have to weld one on. The third issue is the receiver sticks out some and might get in the way when lifting. Its definitely rugged enough but I think I found one better.

That is Number 3 on the "Hitch Parade" The Handi-Hitch found at Redlandhill Home Page They make a smaller triangular set up 20 inches at the draw bar. It comes with three holes for two balls and a shackle and they also make additional accessories like a short boom pole for lifting, a receiver hitch that is flush with the draw bar that bolts on and even a tool box thats 36" by 16'' perfect for my chain saw gas tank etc.

I don't think the Handi-Hitch is as rugged as the Flex point adapter but I have a smaller machine that can only lift and pull so much. Any way take a look and tell me what you think. I realize I could have something made up cheaper but how much cheaper and is it worth me running around to find a welder and all.

Thanks

MLD

 

[Egon]

" The Handi-Hitch

That one looks nice.

I made mine as the steel and welding came at a very good price.

 

[Chuckanut]

I wasn't able to find the first one.

BUT I would go with Egon and pick The Handi-Hitch. It also sounds like; by the way you explained it, that you like the 3rd choice better as well.
The Handi-hitch with its attachments it will make a more versatile tool. And you can always run down to the hardware store or tractor dealer and get a chain hook pined in to one of its holes. That would mean you chain you logs a little closer.

The Northern Tool Flex Point Adapter is WAY over built for the B7100. We have to be honest about the B7100. It is a great tractor for its size and many of the Attachments out there are made for larger HP with heavier lifts. so getting the light weight or NON-heavy duty attachment is just fine for the B7100.

Chuckanut

 

[MLD]

Gentlemen.

Again thank you for your replies.

I ordered the Handi-Hitch last night with the short boom pole accessory . The total price with UPS ground shipping from NC to NH is $213.88. I'm sure I couldn't have done much better having it made locally and its done no fuss.

I didn't spring for the 16"X36" carry all as it looked like it might get in the way
of the pole hitch it also was a little too pricey and I bring my trailer with me any way, but it was tempting.

Also tempting is the 3PH forks system But would the B7100 pick up even half a pallet of cord wood, or that flat rock that won't fit in the bucket?

I'll keep you posted on the Handi - Hitch and boom pole. Maybe I'll figure how to post some pics.

MLD

 

[B.Dooner]

MLD; Your going to love that "Handy Hitch" as I've had mine for about 8 months and it works great for everything they say and then some.It came well packaged and looked well made.I thought about fabricating my own,but with material costs and available time I figured it was a better choice.Good luck. Bob.

 

[MLD]

Just received my Handy-Hitch via UPS Friday the 14th of November. I ordered it on the 10th. So that's pretty good. I was confused by getting confirmations from both UPS and Fedx Wonder if I'll get two hitches?

I't seems to be rugged enough for my needs and fits the B7100 3ph perfectly. It comes with two shiny trailer balls 1 7/8" and 2" . I'll add them to my collection I must have a half a dozen now. I think maybe the balls should be an option.

The one thing that is a disappointment is the Galvanized shackle. It doesn't fit the draw bar hole and they must have known because it was attached separately and not through the hole like the balls were.

So now I have to ream out the hole a little or get a new shackle..... surprising.

Is this something I should complain about? or are galvy parts notorious for being big?

Can't wait to give it a try Saturday

MLD