3-Point Hitch Preserving three point lift capacity with quick hitch.

[jenrow33]

Bought a quick hitch three years ago, haven’t taken it off , love it. The hitch offsets implement pins by 4”. As most of us know this creates pto shaft length problems. My problem is different. I move firewood pallets with my tractor and a three point fork set. After installing QH I notice a definite capacity decrease, no doubt due to the load being 4” further from the tractor.

I’ve searched for a new shorter set of three point arms to bring the pins back to their factory distance but haven’t found anything. Is this a real option?

On my machine the math works out to a 15% lift capacity decrease currently at the center of the pallet load compared to no QH. I don’t want to have to remove the QH as that defeats its purpose! Any other ideas....other than a bigger tractor?

 

[Peter 315]

You could cut the ends off and weld them back on or get this style but it defeats the QH.....Cat. 2/1 Lower Link Quick Release Weld-on Hook | AGRISTORE USA

 

[old and tired]

Also, check what PSI of your hydraulic system. Most are set on the low side and you can increase the PSI a bit (...with some risk but I have not seen/heard of any problems doing this on these forums from people whom have increased it).

 

[Roadworthy]

Frequently the lifting arms have holes for different connection points from the three point levers. You may be able to just change the connection point to increase your leverage though you will decrease the height of lift.

 

[jenrow33]

Investigated this and my tractor, kubota L3400, does not have multiple leverage holes in the arms.....well it didn’t until now. Added another set of 9/16” holes 3” further back and notice a difference in lift. Problem solved.