BX2360 3 point hitch adjustments

[chief36chevy]

I have a BX2360. My problem is that I added barbell weights to my 3-point hitch. The way that I mounted them they hit my taillights. What I am asking is there a way to limit the height that the 3 point will move?

 

[beex]

when you here a crunch noise, let the lever go... sorry couldn’t resist.

only thing i can think of is take the lift arms off the shaft 3pt, put the 3 pt all the way up, put the lifting arms back on the shaft in the highest position such the weighs are just below the lights, drop to lowest point and see if there are any interference problems, or it might drop to the ground.


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[RCW]

Sounds like it's a "2-point hitch" with the weights on a rod?

Folks have used "check chains" to limit downward movement for years.

Maybe you could rig a chain or cable to your little trailer hitch plate down low back there to limit upward movement?

Looking at my BX2360, not sure the geometry works, but it's worth a try....heck, try a simple piece of rope to mock it up.....

NOTE: Understand a normal check chain is just working against gravity, but this set up is working against the full force of the hydraulic system's lifting power. I'd use it with great caution, if it can work at all. You're essentially transmitting that force to a different part of the tractor which might/could bend things up.....not a fail-safe, but a reminder....

You may be better off adding some length to your weight hitch to keep it off the tractor, and a top link to keep things aligned. Would take some fabrication to get there.

EDIT - - what about a Quick Hitch?!?! Problem solved (maybe?).....Father's Day Sale at Harbor Freight 20% off...$80....

 

[edritchey]

I have a BX2360. My problem is that I added barbell weights to my 3-point hitch. The way that I mounted them they hit my taillights. What I am asking is there a way to limit the height that the 3 point will move?

I don't know about that model tractor but they usually have a stop that you can slide into a position in the slot that you move the 3 point control lever in that when tightened up will block the control arm from going all the way back and limit the amount you can raise the 3 point arms.

 

[RCW]

I don't know about that model tractor but they usually have a stop that you can slide into a position in the slot that you move the 3 point control lever in that when tightened up will block the control arm from going all the way back and limit the amount you can raise the 3 point arms.

Yeah Ed, that would do the trick, but the BX's just have the 1/4 inching valve...no limits...

 

[chief36chevy]

Ok I added a picture of my counterweight set up. You can see where the weights hit my taillight.

 

[dlsmith]

My BX2230 has a rod with stops and springs that can be adjusted so the lever to raise and lower the 3pt will go to neutral. You can still move the lever to go further either direction if you have to.
The rod is on the right side under the lift arm, at least it is on my BX.

 

[Dave_eng]

From the WSM:

CONTROL VALVE
This position control valve is located under the hydraulic cylinder.
This control valve is mechanically connected to the position control lever.
Since the feedback rod is not equipped to the lift arm, the neutral position adjustment is adjusted by controlling the position control lever.

You should read up on the position control lever in Owner's Manual

Dave

 

[RCW]

Gosh, I might be way off on this one....
My apologies to the OP if so.



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[armylifer]

You might try the same setup that I use. It works very well. See the pictures.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

You need to move the weight back!

 

[beex]

My BX2230 has a rod with stops and springs that can be adjusted so the lever to raise and lower the 3pt will go to neutral. You can still move the lever to go further either direction if you have to.
The rod is on the right side under the lift arm, at least it is on my BX.

this is interesting, my bx1860 doesn’t have this.

I have the ballast box with sand bags for mine, which works good, it puts the center weight 8”-12” behind the 3pt pins, and the box doesn’t cost much.


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[RCW]

You need to move the weight back!

Yeah- I said that a while back...
Still not sure feedback rod adjustments will do what the OP is looking for.


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[North Idaho Wolfman]

The BX2360 lacks both the feedback linkage or any stops on the three point control.
There is no way to limit the movement at all.

 

[hope to float]

Your weights look to be above the 3-point arms.
Could you find a way to attach them below the arms? Possibly weld on a couple of shackles or something.

 

[chief36chevy]

Thanks for all the info. The light bulb just turned on. I think I have some more of the smaller diameter ones like what I have on the outside. I will have sacrifice the weight in order to get the clearance. I’ll check out in the shed tomorrow.

 

[chief36chevy]

I thought I posted over the weekend that I was going to try some smaller weights but I must have done something wrong.
I found enough weights to make it work. I had to sacrifice some weight but still have 250lb. of weights.
I have included some pictures to show what I did.
Again, thank you all for your help.
Chief