Better Lynch Pin?

[Lucky Dog]

John Deere makes a locking lynch pin. I don't have any experience with them. May be worth a shot.

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John Deere 716-inch Quick Lock Lynch Pin - AA23627

Thanks, those look interesting. I just ordered a couple to try.

 

[jkahan]

Kubota makes a locking lynch pin - I use it on the coupler pin on my excavator buckets -- there are several versions - from 17 - 40$ each but they don't drop off like the standard ones -- I carry the standard ones as spares in all my equipment - as everything falls off eventually

 

[jack9166]

Is there anything more secure than this style of Lynch pin to the lower lift arms?
I keep losing them while brush hogging. I'm thinking about using a bolt and nyloc nut, but that would be a pain.

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I have this same problem also. It only happens when using my Woods bush hog. I hope someone has a solution

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Tie a thin rope to a point on tractor around round part of pin , keeps my locking pin for quick coupler from getting lost , kevlar rope the best

 

[Melancholy Bear]

I used to lose mine all the time. I added a large washer on each side of the arm, then installed the pin. Haven't lost one since.

 

[TugHillDog]

I used to lose mine all the time. I added a large washer on each side of the arm, then installed the pin. Haven't lost one since.

I have done the same thing on certain implements. In fact, after installing the large washers on the 3pt pins, i use larger hair pins and it works great. Finish mower and snowblower both seem to like it. I have not done so with the big rotary cutter yet.

 

[WinterDeere]

I have this same problem also. It only happens when using my Woods bush hog. I hope someone has a solution

I converted my Woods brush hog to be quick hitch compatible, because I have the Deere iMatch quick hitch system on my tractor. It was as secure as could be, zero issues, and I'd imagine any other quick hitch would be similarly secure.

Bonus, it would only take about 30 seconds to mount or dis-mount my brush hog.

 

[Hoho223]

Don’t these style of hitch pins come in multiple sizes.

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

I've always liked ball lock pins. If the diameter is a little too large just use a fender washer of the appropriate size to keep it secure.

 

[Snezzy]

The black ones are so good that if one of them snaps closed on your finger.....
well just be careful!

Every damn thing about working with farm equipment is trying to injure or kill us. We all know all the ways to be safe and careful, and we do that, and we still get hurt. Even our calm and gentle horses can suddenly step on our toes.