3 point hitch for Hank

[JPWH 5,308]

I want to build a subsoiler but I couldn't figure out how to make it strong enough to be useful without a top center link. I also don't want to damage the rear end. I got my inspiration from Dick's @953 nutthread with his narrow front end 953.

 

[oliver2-44 8,852]

My project 953 and I are anxious students.   Are those white lower arms from a Sears 3 Point. 

[953 nut 51,677]

    The brace going to the top of the transmission and heavier steel tubing should do the job. As stated in my thread, the one I built was light duty and is mostly for show.  Looking forward to your build.

 

[JPWH 5,308]

6 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

My project 953 and I are anxious students.   Are those white lower arms from a Sears 3 Point. 

Yes they are. This will not be a typical 3 point cat 0. More like a clevice to 3 point adapter.

Edited February 20, 2022 by JPWH

[JPWH 5,308]

5 hours ago, 953 nut said:

  The brace going to the top of the transmission

I had that brace installed as 2" tubing. When I was taking measurements I did not have the recess storage box installed. I went back double checking measurements and discovered I had to change that brace to 1 1/2" tubing.

[JPWH 5,308]

Mistake # 1

I had to cut it apart and start in another direction. I didn't have enough room for the lift to work the way I wanted. I need to go see my metal guy for the right size angle iron for the top.

 

[JPWH 5,308]

I took apart what I had and started over. Made some adjustments to get the proper clearances needed. Cleaned up.all the metal tacked everything up in place. Removed it from the transmission, then welded the main frame and installed it. Now to mark some holes and start drilling.

 

Edited March 5, 2022 by JPWH

[JPWH 5,308]

I made some progress on the hitch. I was able to check all the clearances so I could get measurements for the lifting arms. 

 

 

[JUSS10 250]

Very cool! I have a thread on here somewhere of a beefy one I made for my 1054. Been using it for years. Very handy to have.

[JPWH 5,308]

5 hours ago, JUSS10 said:

Very cool! I have a thread on here somewhere of a beefy one I made for my 1054. Been using it for years. Very handy to have.

I found your thread. Round hood 3 point hitch. Very nice build. 

[JUSS10 250]

1 minute ago, JPWH said:

I found your thread. Round hood 3 point hitch. Very nice build. 

actually its this post

 

[19richie66 16,942]

Looking good!

[JPWH 5,308]

The rock shaft is built now so I can order some heim joints and make some pin  bushings and center link bushings. I still need to add supports from the transmission to the hitch receiver. Then I need to break it down to finish the welding. Next step I hope is to mount it on the tractor to figure out the hydraulic linkage and lift arm linkage.

 

 

[JPWH 5,308]

2 hours ago, 19richie66 said:

Looking good!

Thanks Richie. @19richie66 Thanks to the removable storage tray you installed this will not be too difficult to install on Hank.

[19richie66 16,942]

It does make it easy to access things 

[JPWH 5,308]

I got all the frame welded and was able to use a length of wire to test the lifting arms travel. I have about the same travel as the clevis hitch using the hydraulic cylinder travel distance. Now I can proceed with the lift linkage.

Lowered position.

Raised position.

[JPWH 5,308]

I ordered 2 of these for the upper part of the top link.

[JPWH 5,308]

I installed the hitch on Hank to see how it fits.

 

[sjoemie himself 2,918]

Fits pretty good I would say 

[19richie66 16,942]

4 hours ago, sjoemie himself said:

Fits pretty good I would say 

I agree!

[JPWH 5,308]

After I made sure it fit I checked how much lift I will have. Looks like about 8". I think that will work for my needs. I removed it from the tractor and built a bracket to support it from the bottom of the transmission as well as the top and axle housing.

 

 

[JPWH 5,308]

I had bought a repaired rock shaft that I could modify for this project. I extended the lower part 3" so I can hook it to the 3 point lift.

[Skipper 1,788]

Do you have an arm going on top of the transmission to the frame?

[JPWH 5,308]

1 minute ago, Skipper said:

Do you have an arm going on top of the transmission to the frame?

I do. It will be supported at the axles, 2 bolts at the top and a bracket to the bottom where the clevis hitch attaches.

[Skipper 1,788]

Oh, sorry. I didn't put it clearly. I mean a support that goes from the upper part of the 3pt frame, and up over the trans, to connect to the frame in front of and on top of trans, in order to take some torque out of the construct. Depending on what you want to lift, it may also be overkill, but just looking at it with the engineering glasses on, I would consider it

 

Just a suggestion