Slot vs Sleeve Hitch

[Joker72 91]

I'm looking into getting a plow for my C160.  Are there any advantages to the slot hitch vs sleeve hitch configuration when plowing?

 

Thanks!

[ri702bill 11,617]

Using a Brinly rear plow?? @Pullstart may be able to advise...

[WHX?? 55,829]

It depends on what kind of plow you have. A brinly hitch is best for field plowing. 

[Joker72 91]

 

[8ntruck 8,700]

I'd guess you will need a Brinly hitch for that plow.  You will also want to get the rust off of the plowshare and polish it up a bit.

Edited February 24 by 8ntruck

[sqrlgtr 2,395]

1 hour ago, Joker72 said:

Are there any advantages to the slot hitch vs sleeve hitch configuration when plowing?

Im no xpert on these Brinlys but do like the ideear of being able to off set plow from center of tractor.

[Lee1977 7,629]

Wheelhorse Parts and More makes the best sleeve hitch it's made with 1/2" thick metal.

The original Wheel Horse sleeve hitch was made 3/8" thick metal.  

[kpinnc 17,575]

6 hours ago, Joker72 said:

Are there any advantages to the slot hitch vs sleeve hitch configuration when plowing?

 

 

The Wheel Horse clevis hitch allows some offset as @sqrlgtrsaid, and the brinly plow itself has additional adjustability as well. 

 

That being said, the slot hitch and matching plow is far simpler and has less fasteners to loosen and annoy the operator. There is also no setup to do and no rabbit hole to go down with adjustability options. What you see is what you get. 

 

I have both setups, and I can't say one performs better than the other. Yes, the brinly can adjust how much bite it takes but the tractor is going to be the limiting factor. As a matter of fact- the only difference that I've always found is in the tractor you use to pull it with. 

 

Good luck with your decision. You'll be happy with either one. 

[Achto 31,415]

As stated not much difference in performance. Having a sleeve hitch in your arsenal will open your tractor up to other Brinly implements.  Which are easier to find.

[Pullstart 69,452]

7 hours ago, Joker72 said:

 

I may be off my rocker, but the one on top that slides right into a Wheel Horse hitch works great for me!  I have both kinds, and prefer that one generally.

[WHX?? 55,829]

20 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

I may be off my rocker,

 

Actually and I can't believe I'm say this but Kev has got a valid point. Once you get it set up and dialed in not a bad way to go. Sometimes need the anti sway pin to get it to track right but we have made those right on the plow field. Done plowing you can put a draw bar right back in for tub pulling. 

[sqrlgtr 2,395]

1 hour ago, Achto said:

Having a sleeve hitch in your arsenal will open your tractor up to other Brinly implements.  Which are easier to find.

 

I have passed on more than one implement because it had a Brinley type hitch on it but also have cut some off to replace withe the flat stock to fit a wheel horse hitch. Always hated doing that because I hate to chop original stuff up when it's not really necessary . I have both now so no more excuses.....

[Joker72 91]

Is this plow tongue too narrow for this hitch.  Is this plow not for this model hitch?  Fits perfect in height.  I have ideas on how to tighten it up if needed.  

[Joker72 91]

@kpinnc does your slot have that slop? 

[kpinnc 17,575]

3 hours ago, Joker72 said:

does your slot have that slop?

 

Been a while since I've used mine but I think that's how it's supposed to be. 

[Handy Don 16,109]

12 hours ago, Joker72 said:

@kpinnc does your slot have that slop? 

Not as “hands on” as other members here, but the plow setups I’ve seen all incorporate some “flexibility” in lateral movement at the hitch. 

Three-point and sleeve (a.k.a. Brinley) hitches have mechanical means for adjusting the limits. The slot, being a simpler design, has only the width of the tongue.