Is the top hook needed to be proper height to share the load with the two bottom hooks? I have to get off my BX every time I change to a different attachment. This sucks. I get off and adjust it as close as possible to help with the load. Or can I set it to were the hook hooks into to attachment enough to maintain the attachment? Hope I’m explaining this correctly. Thanks.
3 point quick attach top hook
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the length of your top link needs to be set to the correct length of the impliment in question to accomplish the task at hand.
for example, on a traditional rear pto snowblower you shorten the top link to cut into the snow as much as you want too much and you risk damaging a soft black top driveway, not enough and snow will be left behind, and if you go over board and shorten too much the cutting can stop, etc.... needs to be set to get job done correctly. Of course if you are using an inverted snowblower than setting could be different.
another example is for a logging winch. Top link too short and the tail will not bite in. Too long and front end of tractor can become too light. Of course this all depends and changes when you go from very soft ground like sand to say a clay base.
so yes the top link length is highly variable based on the equipment being used and the circumstances being used in.
height will change as the lift arms move through their range.
cheers
edit: ooppss... me bad.... didn't see this was a quick hitch question.
for example, on a traditional rear pto snowblower you shorten the top link to cut into the snow as much as you want too much and you risk damaging a soft black top driveway, not enough and snow will be left behind, and if you go over board and shorten too much the cutting can stop, etc.... needs to be set to get job done correctly. Of course if you are using an inverted snowblower than setting could be different.
another example is for a logging winch. Top link too short and the tail will not bite in. Too long and front end of tractor can become too light. Of course this all depends and changes when you go from very soft ground like sand to say a clay base.
so yes the top link length is highly variable based on the equipment being used and the circumstances being used in.
height will change as the lift arms move through their range.
cheers
edit: ooppss... me bad.... didn't see this was a quick hitch question.
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Is the top hook needed to be proper height to share the load with the two bottom hooks? No.
Or can I set it to were the hook hooks into to attachment enough to maintain the attachment? Yes.
See post #2 for further details.
Or can I set it to were the hook hooks into to attachment enough to maintain the attachment? Yes.
See post #2 for further details.
The top hook on a QH is to keep the attachment from tipping, the bottom pins should carry the weight.
Thanks. Wanted to be sure. Now to find the sweet spot so I dont have to get off to hook up.
you still might if you dont have hydraulic top link. depending on how the implement is sitting compaired to your current top link adjustment you may still have to get out and adjust it if yours is a manual top link
It's the bane of the 3PH. Had the industry standardized using the Allis-Chalmers Snap -Coupler system you wouldn't be posting about the problem. I could swap any implement for any of my 4 D-14s and NOT have to adjust anything and be in the field in 30 seconds or less.
I have a QH…. It does a BEAUTIFUL JOB.
It SITS in the corner of the shed PERFECTLY. Been there for several years now. It never bothers me. I give it the same non-intervention.
P. O. S.
The Best thing in 3-pt Hitch in my experience = Telescoping Lower/Lift Arms.
It SITS in the corner of the shed PERFECTLY. Been there for several years now. It never bothers me. I give it the same non-intervention.
P. O. S.
The Best thing in 3-pt Hitch in my experience = Telescoping Lower/Lift Arms.
No hydraulic upper link. Been considering one. Won't have to adjust except for the snow blower when in use.
doesn't someone make a electric one that plugs into the cigarette light?
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Because some people don't know how to use it?
I have 3 , one on each of the tractors and one that can be used on the Bobcat or the loader on the L.
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