Three point hitch operation

[CobyRupert]

Does the linkage that lifts the lift arms have a threaded connections so you can adjust the lift arm height?
I never liked how many tractor had no problem lowering everything to the ground but didn’t raise things very high, even with top link shortened. Shortening the “linkage that lifts the lift arms” made a big difference.

 

[WranglerX]

New to tractors but it seems that every manufacturer had different idea on how to connect everything on a 3PH.... Probably to keep you within their proprietary system... MY GC1715 uses a CAT 1 3PH... That said, I decided to go with a CAT 1 quick hitch by Agri Ease, connected up in about 20 minutes including leveling adjustments.... Looking at what the attachment industry is putting out there then is not to much that states "quick hitch compatible" and there is thousands of legacy attachments out there the fit close but no guarantee without a lot futzing around....... And the few items that do, don't necessarily fit my needs... I believe it comes down to about two things, 1> Is attachment appropriate to my machine for job at hand, 2> How can I "FIX" manufactures short cummings on design (generic) for connection to "hitch".....

Only other option is buy a complete "system" from single manufacturer off showroom floor already fitted to tractor, meaning basic tractor, FEL, rear scraper (box?), rear rake, rotary mower, or mid mount and backhoe if needed...... Mix and match still will require owner to adapt whatever necessary to make desired attachment work properly by studying its design and setting up proper geometry of attachment PROVIDING attachment is proper sized to tractor...

Problem is not going away till "quick hitch" compatible become industry standard, and all the legacy attachment fade away which probably isn't going to happen soon if ever...

Dale

 

[Triumph79]

AHA! There is an adjustment that appears to simply limit the control lever. The yoke now raises to it,s full height. This will solve the problem with my landscape rake and the top link. . How simple it turned out to be. Too bad there is nothing in the manual about it. Speaking of the manuals, both operators and service, they pretty much suck!
On a related note, when I first took the backhoe off, I discovered that all three hydraulic lines were almost chafed thru. I was able to get a new set made and, instead of the stupid little zip tie, put colour coded heat shrink over them.i slap wrote the connections for configuration for tph on the back of the tractor.