Lynch pin instead of snap rings? - BX 3 Point Hitch

[QCTEXAS]

Got my BX 3 Point Hitch from the dealer and put it together this morning for the first time.
The left and right lift rods are attached using "snap rings". Any reason why I could not replace those with a correctly sized lynch pin?
I can see that the snap ring is going to be a bit more secure, but it is also more of a pain to put on and remove.

Thanks

Martin

 

[RCW]

Martin - - had to go out and look at my older BX.

By "Snap Rings", do you mean these things? I'm not sure what they're called either....

My lift links attach at the bottom with a pin and cotter pin.

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

Got my BX 3 Point Hitch from the dealer and put it together this morning for the first time.
The left and right lift rods are attached using "snap rings". Any reason why I could not replace those with a correctly sized lynch pin?
I can see that the snap ring is going to be a bit more secure, but it is also more of a pain to put on and remove.

Thanks

Martin

I use lynch pins…agree with you that they are easier to install and remove.

 

[RCW]

I don’t see an issue, but would caution that all lynch pins are not created equally.

If the clasp fails, could be a mess.

These are both same size. Black one is more stout and has much more clamping force. Difference is $1-2.

 

[Russell King]

I don’t see an issue, but would caution that all lynch pins are not created equally.

If the clasp fails, could be a mess.

These are both same size. Black one is more stout and has much more clamping force. Difference is $1-2.

Those black ones are AWESOME but keep your fingers out of the way when closing them - or you might say a bad word or two!

 

[jyoutz]

Those black ones are AWESOME but keep your fingers out of the way when closing them - or you might say a bad word or two!

I’ve experienced what you speak of.

 

[Bee-Positive]

I'm confused. I've only had my tractor for three years now and have never taken off the lift arms or any part of the 3 pt. off. Except for maintenance why would I want to? Just asking to expand my limited knowledge.

 

[Hoserman]

By "Snap Rings", do you mean these things? I'm not sure what they're called either....

Oh, I know what they're called, but I just came on this forum and don't want to get kicked off. I would call them a spring ring.

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

I'm confused. I've only had my tractor for three years now and have never taken off the lift arms or any part of the 3 pt. off. Except for maintenance why would I want to? Just asking to expand my limited knowledge.

I have the pto powered GCK60-23BX Grass Catcher for my BX1870-1, this version does not use the 3-point hitch, some variations do. In order install it the 3-point hutch must be removed.

 

[kcs 61]

On my B2650 when I put the backhoe on I’ve got to take the 3PH off

 

[QCTEXAS]

I'm confused. I've only had my tractor for three years now and have never taken off the lift arms or any part of the 3 pt. off. Except for maintenance why would I want to? Just asking to expand my limited knowledge.

On my BX23S I have to take off the 3-point to use the backhoe.

And originally I called them "Snap Rings" because that is what it called them in the instructions.

 

[JonM]

you can use a lynch pin to secure a clevis pin. if your using lynch pins just be sure it will fully close and stay closed in all orientations. you shoildnt use these as a load bearing pin

 

[marrmanu]

While doing some heavy brushing hogging, blackberry vines etc., I have had the lynch pins pull out. They were not the heavy black ones.

 

[retiree-urgency abandoned]

While our property is pretty flat, the ride can be bumpy. In my years of Bota ownership, I've managed to shake loose/lose some crucial pins at the most inconvenient times and as far as possible from the barn. A lot of the pins are for adjusting/easy removal of stuff that I'll never change. Others I may pull once a year or less (like removing 3PH quicktach to mount heavy rear grader blade).

I've been lucky so far and not damaged my machine when a pin falls out, but I've made a point of replacing as many as I can with grade 8 bolts and nylock nuts. The minor inconvenience of using a wrench and ratchet to pull my grade 8 "pins" pales in comparison to the potential damage and injury that could be caused by a missing crucial pin.