Tired to get the bush hog installed on my l3800 and excersize in futility. Had the right one on with no problems this is an adjustable arm. ok get the top link hooked up no problems. Left link is non adjustable and the section that has the hole for the link pin is about 2" higher than the right one. Stuck a digging bar under the bush hog to try and lift it high enough so's I could slide a briick in under the left side to raise it up high enough. No go and its only me. I was wondering if i were to buy another right handed adjustable lift arm and install it as it is adjustable and should solve my problems. Any suggestions as to wether or not this will work. From looking at the setup looks like it should work. Thanks,Frank
l3800 tractor lift arms
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Is the right side arm out of adjustment and is the hog on somewhat level ground?
The top link might have been the problem too, I put that on last.
The top link might have been the problem too, I put that on last.
I had to adjust the right side arm to allow it to line up with the holes where the link pin has to go though. That was the easy part. Top link pin also has to do some adjusting to get it to extend out from the tractor.That one was easy enough. The left lift link is non adjustable and sits about 2" higher and tried to jack up the bush hog to make off the difference being by myself
I could not get enough lift with a 6' digging bar under the hog. And yes the ground is fairly level. I had taken it off because I had cut the grass on the other side of the house and with the fel and bush hog attached you really have to be super careful regarding turning radius and any stray flower pots which have put themselves in danger.Frank
I could not get enough lift with a 6' digging bar under the hog. And yes the ground is fairly level. I had taken it off because I had cut the grass on the other side of the house and with the fel and bush hog attached you really have to be super careful regarding turning radius and any stray flower pots which have put themselves in danger.Frank
Daren Todd
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Massey Ferguson 1825E, Kubota Z121S, Box blade, Rotary Cutter
I use an old rim, and set the front of the bush hog on it when i park it. It seems to be the right height so my lifting arms will drop a little below it when backing up. I hook the non adjustable side first. I can always adjust the other arm a smidgen if needed.
If you can get the deck up some, try dropping the front onto a block and the realeasing the pressure off the arms. May make it a little easier to hook up
If you can get the deck up some, try dropping the front onto a block and the realeasing the pressure off the arms. May make it a little easier to hook up
If you adjust the right arm up while attached to the implement, it will let the left arm go down farther. So in a sense you can adjust the left arm with the right arm adjuster. This or put the non-adjustable arm on first and adjust the right arm to fit.
I have the same tractor and cutter. I bought the Speeco quick hitch ...no regrets so far. Works like a charm and time saves you physically.
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I agree with the advice to hook up the non-adjustable arm first. Since the non-adjustable arm is higher (for some reason) then you can start the tractor, lift the 3PH until the ball on the adjustable arm is the same height, and use the adjustable feature to line up the ball and the lift pin. Do not hook up the top link until the very last step.
The vertical lift arms should adjust so the horizontal lift arms line up with the lift pins on the Bush Hog while on level ground.
Not sure if the adjustable arms are available for the other side. But when you research the price it will likely be a shock. Just the sliding ends of one of the adjustable arms on my M7040 is over $400!
Anyway, a Pat's Easy Change quick hitch would solve all of your problems in an instant. Google Pats Easy Change for the best prices.
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The vertical lift arms should adjust so the horizontal lift arms line up with the lift pins on the Bush Hog while on level ground.
Not sure if the adjustable arms are available for the other side. But when you research the price it will likely be a shock. Just the sliding ends of one of the adjustable arms on my M7040 is over $400!
Anyway, a Pat's Easy Change quick hitch would solve all of your problems in an instant. Google Pats Easy Change for the best prices.
http://www.greenwellmfg.com/
rk1475
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L3800HST,FEL,WT Box, R4 Tires, WR Long Grappler, Landpride Brush Hog, Snow Plow
The instructions with my brush mower said to attach the non-adjustable arm first and then you can attach the adjustable one by adjusting it to line up. Third link you attach last . Biggest problem I have is trying to hold the drive shaft coupler back while at the same time trying to align it to go on the PTO shaft. If someone has a way to make that easier I would like to hear it.
I, and everyone else in the world, share your pain. Those collared shafts were designed by a demon.
My solution was to buy a new yoke end that is the push pin style. Just tap out the U-joint and replace the collared yoke with the push pin yoke. Make sure the U-joint fits in the new push pin yoke.
Tractor Supply or any tractor dealer should have them in stock. A dealer may even replace the collared end for free (or a small fee).
I'm seriously thinking that my problem is that when I set the hog down on blocks is that they aren't high enough. At present the back end where it attaches isn't high enough and from what you all have said that indeed may be the problem. I'll scrounge around and see if I can find a couple cinder or concrete blocks and am thinking that should solve the problem. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Frank
I have a Land Pride 60" cutter for my L3800. I can set it right on the ground and have no trouble taking off or putting on. The lift arms go plenty low enough.
Well right now it's a couple of paving blocks that are about 1.5" thick. So based on what everyone is saying and due to the fact that the left arm is about 2" high I need more height. Thanks for all your help, this 67 year old man appreciates it. Frank
I still don't understand why one arm is 2" higher than the other. Is it that your particular tractor does not have an adjustment rod on one of the vertical lift arms?
Please post a couple of photos so we can all see what is going on here.
>A photo of the 3PH.
>A photo of the Bush Hog's "A" frame that hooks to the tractor.
Is you 3 pt leaver all the way down? Like I said, adjust the right arm up and this will let the left arm go lower.
I have a similar set up as Bluegill and have no problem placing the LP cutter on the ground and lifting it off. Consider using your loader (if you have one) and lifting the rear cutter on a pallet. This should give you enough height from the ground to help overcome the concern. Additionally, if you have a different 3pt implement that is easy to put on, use a bubble level and adjust the right lift arm so that the arms are at the same height. Then go get your rear cutter.
Going to the lumber yard and get a pressure treated 6x6" and cut two pieces off it about a foot and a half long. Then drill a hole through one end on each piece. Then thread a piece of the yellow poly rope and should work like a couple air plane chocks. 6" should get me high enough to connect the left arm (facing towards the back of the tractor end) Then readjust the right hand side which is adjustable. But before I do all this will lube the torque tube and grease fittings. Should then be able to get it all hooked up. Thanks for all your suggestions and help. Frank
I guess photos are not coming from the OP.
Maybe the problem is that he can't get the lift arms low enough to reach the lift pins on the mower. That would make me think that the vertical lift arms are mounted to one of the higher holes rather than the lowest hole. That would make the horizontal lift arm sit higher when the 3PH was fully lowered.
It is still perplexing that the lift arm balls can't be adjusted to the same level. Another...
Maybe the problem is that he can't get the lift arms low enough to reach the lift pins on the mower. That would make me think that the vertical lift arms are mounted to one of the higher holes rather than the lowest hole. That would make the horizontal lift arm sit higher when the 3PH was fully lowered.
It is still perplexing that the lift arm balls can't be adjusted to the same level. Another...
The problem with square blocks are they do not allow much rocking movement. I cut a 20" section of a 4" round fence post and set it under the front of the deck before removal. That way it doesn't matter for issues like this as putting pressure on either side of the deck brings one side up and the other down. Very simple and it doesn't matter how the lift arms are. Use the loader w/ bucket edge down and front end slightly off of the ground. Small dump/curl movements move the tractor forward or backward in a very controllable manner. Keep the PTO splines clean of debris and hook it up before attaching any 3pt equipment and its super simple. Brake parts cleaner quickly blasts the tractors pto shaft clean. Helps to hit it with a thin oil before attaching, something like WD40. The thicker the lube, the more difficult it is to clean off.