3pth lift height

[momark]

I recently took posession of a new 5660 with a brush hog attached. It doesn'
t seem to lift very high, at least compared to my old '63 Ford4000. I'm not sure if that's all it lifts or is there someway to make it go a little higher by altering the hookup points, etc. I know I could shorten the top link but that would change the angle of the mower which I don't really want to do. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mark

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Top holes in the side link clevises and the bottom hole of the top link mount on the tractor will get you maximum lift height.

Also try a different hole in the draft arms and see what that does.

Good luck.

 

[whirly]

Same problem here with my MX5100. The arms are 4" shorter than the old Fordson. I'm pretty sure that is so they can sell a higher 24" lift capacity.

 

[momark]

Thanks for the advice. Will using the bottom hole of the top link mount be ok with a 6' Landpride bushhog? Not sure what it weighs.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks for the advice. Will using the bottom hole of the top link mount be ok with a 6' Landpride bushhog? Not sure what it weighs.

Shouldn't be a concern. Should lift the unit about 6" higher just with the different pin location from top-bottom. Actually more with the mower being back so far.