Height Indicator for 3PT (Quick) Hitch

WranglerX · May 8, 2018

Xfaxman said:
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I like this, don't think I have seen a cable clamp used on a chain before. Looks very strong:

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Staring at picture.... Taking this a little further....Why not a 1/4 or 3/8 ring in cable clamp to attach quick link to.... Could be on quick hitch end or actually used on tractor end if the is a flat space or bracket to bolt to...

OR there is another direction with quick links.... Lifting eyes bolts...

Dale

Xfaxman · May 8, 2018

My preference would be to leave the chain attached to the brush hog and have the tractor end easily adjustable to set the cutting height to whatever is needed.

WranglerX · Jun 1, 2018

To close out this thread...I decided to go with Check or Stay Chains whatever term is appropriate...

Picture #1 is of upper bracket secured to part of under frame that actually supports ROPS..

Picture #2 is of same bracket but different angle for detail... Bolt is 3/8 inch grade Grade 8...

Picture #3 is of a 5/16 inch "U" bolt (from cable clamp) anchoring lower part of chain to Quick Hitch, decided to make chains universal to anything on QH...

Picture #4 is another detail of lower anchor, again its a 5/16 "U" bolt from cable clamp. In center of QH I used a rod coupler cut down to where it just fit between side of QH and threaded one side of "U" bolt into it and tighten it as a nut, them put another 5/16 bolt in to coupler from outside of QH in effort to transfer some of the load to outer side of QH and hopefully not distort it to much under strain/usage...

Quick links ( 1/4 inch) are rated to not exceed 880 pounds so I think they will do... If i have any failures I will upgrade to stouter quick links and chains or whatever hardware necessary.... Remember this on a SCUT and probably highest load on QH may be about 500 pounds (rotary mower?)