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[26Troadster]

i didn't see a intro area, so i'll do it here, i'm 26Troadster. i have a L3240 and the upper three point hitch point on the back of the tractor is a pita to get the drawbar pin in and worse to get out does anybody make a extender link or is this a diy thing?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Is this what you talking about?

And have you extended it out for easier attachment?

And what are you attaching to it?

 

[26Troadster]

ok say i put the box blade on the tractor, i have three points to pin to. the upper bar pins into a mount in between the lift cylinders and they are in the way of getting the pin in and out of. i call it the drawbar mount cause i can adjust the drawbar to adjust the angle of the box. i will stop and get a pic this evening.

 

[mdhughes]

Are you talking about the top link?

 

[26Troadster]

not my tractor but it shows close to what i'm talking about. maybe i should call it a turnbuckle. where it pins on the tractor is stuffed between the lift cylinders. i will get a better pic on the way home.

 

[PHPaul]

The trick is to put the tractor end of the top link in first. Lift the hitch enough to get the pin in, stow the top link in the provided hook and THEN lower the arms to attach to the implement.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Ok yes your talking about the top link.

Get a Quick hitch, no more issues with the top link!

One Quick hitch link:

 

[Russell King]

You may have a pin that is not original and too long to be easily removed. But it could be just a tight space in there. You may want to buy a new pin from the dealer if the are not too expensive.

 

[26Troadster]

thanks folks this is just a really tight area, and it is the original pin. looks like i'll fab something for it. sorry i have to walk with a walker and the weather was foul so no pic yet.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

thanks folks this is just a really tight area, and it is the original pin. looks like i'll fab something for it. sorry i have to walk with a walker and the weather was foul so no pic yet.

That's an even greater reason to get a Quick Hitch!

 

[jaxs]

If I follow what you are saying,does your top link screw in and out same as one shown in the picture above? I have to screw mine in/out most every time I hook/unhook implements. Hard to do while sitting on tractor.

 

[retiree-urgency abandoned]

I agree with jaxs - the top link (screw in/out) does help to get things lined up. I've got a quick hitch and even with that, top link adjustments are usually necessary to get things lined up to mount an attachment. Since I've got a rear hydraulic remote I'll probably eventually add a hydraulic top link, to make it easier to line things up without getting off the seat. As I don't do much fancy grading, I'd probably start with the hydraulic top link - if I ever need a hyd. side link I could add that later with another rear remote.

With a walker, you might want to consider both the quick attach and a hydraulic top link - might save you a lot of getting on/off the tractor.

On a related note, I've got a pretty heavy rear blade. Given the weight, I've always removed the 3PH quick attach and pinned the blade directly to the 3PH toplink & arms. Am curious if others are using their rear blades with the quick attach and if there are any problems.