Better Lynch Pin?

[Lucky Dog]

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.

 

[Carl_NH]

Are your holes vertical and if so they should not fall out, if the spring is coming off, get a HD Pin like this https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...8uA1WPwsjkifr4EC4XK25kva6l4JXkkhoCzFgQAvD_BwE

Then, lastly, use a tyrap through the loop and around a mounting point near the pin so you don't lose it.

 

[WinterDeere]

Perhaps in this specific situation, a pivot pin would be less likely to fall out? They come in all shapes and sizes.

There's also these crazy doo-dads, but I've not a clue what to call them:

 

[Rustyiron]

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

 

[bcp]

Or use a cable tie or a loop of wire around the end.

Bruce

 

[WM75Guy]

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

John Deere 716-inch Quick Lock Lynch Pin - AA23627

 

[ptsg]

Or use a cable tie or a loop of wire around the end.

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Bruce

I've tried that but the pin is not long enough and the zip tie tends to slip off.

 

[oldtimer 66]

Here is one of John Deere's solutions for mounting a bucket, forks etc. onto a loader frame using a lynch pin. Pt No AW30903. Shown connected and in storage aka device change. Maybe it could be used in your application. Just info.

 

[bigtiller]

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

I switch over to the Quick lock lynch pin. They are pricey but they don't fall off.

 

[Lucky Dog]

Are your holes vertical and if so they should not fall out, if the spring is coming off, get a HD Pin like this https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...8uA1WPwsjkifr4EC4XK25kva6l4JXkkhoCzFgQAvD_BwE

Then, lastly, use a tyrap through the loop and around a mounting point near the pin so you don't lose it.

The pin is free to rotate. That is the problem, it rotates around till the brush u-clips it. Then it's gone.

 

[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.