Harbor Freight quick hitch on BX 2350 (UPDATED)

[SpokaneDude]

Well, I got it on.. but the only problem is when I hook it up to the Land Pride blade, the top link does NOT go alway down into the hook... is that going to be a problem? the bottom hooks properly, but the sides of the LP blade don't go past the two bolts holding the hook in place.

SD

 

[BigG]

I think they are talking about the stabilizer arms that keep your 3 point arms from swinging back and forth. The best thing you can do is take out to your machine and see if it will fit. Lower your arms down and attach the bottom to pins to the QH and then attach the top link. Use the stabilizer arms to center the QH on the tractor. Make sure the is nothing rubbing and slowly lift the 3 point hitch and watch that there is room for the arms to pass between the tires.

 

[SpokaneDude]

Hmmm... sounds like a plan... I'll try to get to it within the next few days... thank you for responding... I appreciate it...

SD

 

[bcp]

They probably mean the ones that can be used with Ford tractors.

 

[SpokaneDude]

Boy I hope you're right; thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this answer... I really appreciate it...

SD

 

[bcp]

The Ford stabilizers take up more space the just the draft links. The HF quick hitch isn't wide enough for both parts. My HF quick hitch works fine on my BX2360.

The HF hitch mounting space is about as wide as the two lines on the left.

Bruce

 

[SpokaneDude]

Thanks Bruce... just what I wanted to hear!

 

[bearskinner]

Here’s what a HF quick hitch looks like on a BX.

 

[bearskinner]

The only thing I would do is to extend the upper hook an inch or two outwards( back)

 

[SpokaneDude]

I love the lift!! Regarding extending the upper hook, is that an easy job, or is it cutting and welding? And thank you for responding, I appreciate it...

 

[bearskinner]

I just went down to CDA Metal, and grabbed a scrap piece of 3/8 thick flat stock.i had made a cardboard template of what I wanted the finished pieces to look like ( 2 pieces) plus I took the hook and the two bolts.
I had them tut to length and punch 3 holes in each, I slipped the bolts in it there to make sure it fit. All told it was I think $18.
Now I did weld the plates to the hook, then bolted it to the hitch as I only wanted two bolts, not 4 bolts 2- front and 2 -rear, it might have been a little wiggly. It’s very solid being welded.
Are you in Spokane?

 

[i7win7]

I love the lift!! Regarding extending the upper hook, is that an easy job, or is it cutting and welding? And thank you for responding, I appreciate it...

If you can't weld

TOP HOOK FOR CAT 1 QUICK HITCH

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may find better price if you search part # 873-HF141137

 

[SpokaneDude]

i7win7: that's a good idea if I need it...won't know until tomorrow when I attempt to install it (it's heavy rain all day today and I don't have a shed to work in)... thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate it...
SD

 

[mcfarmall]

The lower pins on the HFQH are smaller diameter than the standard Cat I pins. They will be sloppy in your swivelly balls. I think 20mm versus 7/8". I bought a set of lower pins from Blain's and made copies of the ones that came with the quick hitch, then drilled the QH holes for 7/8" clearance. No more sloppy pins!

 

[armylifer]

I have just purchased the Harbor Freight quick hitch for my BX 2350; in the instruction manual, it says it will not fit of the tractor has "stabilizer arms". What do they look like? and does my tractor have them?

SD

My neighbor has a BX2350 and he has the HF quick hitch on it. Here is a picture of it on his tractor.

 

[SpokaneDude]

Thanks everybody... as I said in my update, I got it installed and working; I am going to make a slight modification to the LP blade to allow the top hood catch the entire top link... I really appreciate all of the suggestions.. this forum rocks!
SD

 

[bearskinner]

Here’s some pics, which it sounds like you probably do not need , but keep it in mind for future purchases as you still may need to.

 

[SpokaneDude]

Here’s some pics, which it sounds like you probably do not need , but keep it in mind for future purchases as you still may need to.

 

[SpokaneDude]

Thanks for the pictures... it's about 25 degrees here now, but as soon as it warms up, I'm gonna modify my LP blade so that the upper hook isn't impeded as the top link pin tries to go all the way down in the upper hook. I'll post pictures when I'm done, hopefully correcting the problem.
SD

 

[bearskinner]

You can get a piece of 3/4” steel water pipe( I D ) and slide it over the top bolt, so it will fill up the space inside the U of the top hook. It gives you a wear sleeve also.