3-Point Hitch Yet another 3 point hitch question

[corey9212]

I do have a quick hitch but only 3 out of 7 implements fit on it (and it's the 3 used the least) so I'm stuck using just a regular 3 point system and struggle a lot with it.

 

[jenkinsph]

The cane wouldn't work cause I have a cab on it and I don't have anyone to help me with hooking up (so that leaves with age and wisdom to try and figure it out)

What little wisdom I have dictated that I buy the IMatch quick hitch and make sure all the implements were made to fit. Makes me wonder why I didn't do it sooner. Qucik hitch and skid steer loader attachments simply make all the hitching problems way easier to deal with.

 

[corey9212]

I agree with the quick hitch making everything easier to attach but not everything I use is quick hitch compatible (either the top pin doesn't fit or the lift pins won't fit or sometimes both) when the top pin doesn't fit it is because there isn't enough room in between the top bars that the pin sits in on the implement to fit the hook, for the lift arms the problem was the pins were too close to the implement leaving no room for the hitch's bottom hook to attach. I can post pics and if anyone has ideas on how to make them fit I would be more than willing to try.

 

[soulasphil]

The sway links maintain the arms properly separated. I back up to the implement and place one arm so that it will hitch easily to one of the pins. Then the strategy varies according to the type of equipment.
For implements that can easily be moved like a trailer or my tiller, I move the implement for the final centimeters.
For implements with an important vertical development, like my log splitter, I hitch the third point and screw or unscrew the link to align the second arm with the pin.
For very heavy equipment like my bushhog, I lift the implement and lower it with the one connected arm and drive forwards or backwards until the second arm is aligned. I then connect the third point and shaft.
Implements that are extremely unbalanced like my hedge trimmer may require lifting with the FEL and standing on logs or hanging from a tree to get hitched.
In all cases, the height adjustment on the right arm is very helpful.

 

[sawduster98]

I built an adjustable spacer out 1/2" and 3/4" PVC pipe and a couple fittings from Tractor Supply. The ends have lag bolt threads on one end and a pin on the other, probably used for supporting a door I'm guessing. The threads screw right into the 1/2" pvc. One fitting and about 6" of 1/2" pipe got screwed into one end of the 3/4" pipe. I cut both pieces of pipe to give me an adjustable length of 26"-30" and use a small hose clamp to hold the spreader at the right length. Each implement has a line drawn on the pipe to show where to set the clamp. The best $10 investment yet...saves lots of cursing!
The best part was when I got Pat's EZ-change system, each end has a socket that the pins on my spreader drop right into. Next time I'm out to the tractor I'll get pics.

 

[Gordon Gould]

I back up with the lift arms below the pins. I try to line up one of the pins perfect and be close on the other. If the pins are not level I line up on the lowest one. Then get down and lift the draw bar(s) by hand, spreading if necessary, and insert the pin. If the other pin is higher I raise the 3ph until the second pin lines up vertically. Then I use the 5' bar that I keep in the FEL torque tube at all times to jockey the impliment so I can insert the second pin. Then I connect the top link.

 

[jenkinsph]

I agree with the quick hitch making everything easier to attach but not everything I use is quick hitch compatible (either the top pin doesn't fit or the lift pins won't fit or sometimes both) when the top pin doesn't fit it is because there isn't enough room in between the top bars that the pin sits in on the implement to fit the hook, for the lift arms the problem was the pins were too close to the implement leaving no room for the hitch's bottom hook to attach. I can post pics and if anyone has ideas on how to make them fit I would be more than willing to try.

Post the pics of the implements you need to fix and we will make suggestions.
We like giving free advice.