[AT] 3pt hitch lower arms

[Mike Sloane]

I have one of those quick hitch attachments 
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/international_240u/240uwithwoodsmower4.html>, 
and it is great. But there is one limitation: if your implement's pin 
distance  isn't very close to the specification for Cat I/II, it won't 
work. I have a very nice platform lift that is just an inch too wide to 
be used with the quick hitch. (Fortunately, it is no major effort to 
hump the platform into position, but it still means dropping the quick 
hitch when I want to use it.) As noted in the image, it will add about 
4" to the distance between the tractor and the implement, so that can be 
good or bad. Mine came from Northern.

My neighbor's Ford 5600 and my Farmall 706 both have the adjustable 
ends, and they make a world of difference. But they both have Cat II 
hitches. Herb didn't say what tractor he needed the capability for.

Mike

On 12/24/2012 4:20 AM, Larry Goss wrote:
> I invested in a quick-hitch attachment for the 3-point hitch on my
> Case-IH a number of years ago, Herb.  I now have complete flexibility
> on the hitch without having to gauge any slack for side-to-side
> motion, and I no longer have to place swivel balls over any lift pins
> on the implements.  For items like my dual-axle trailer, it makes
> "hitch and go" a reality -- I don't even need to collapse the tongue
> jack if I don't want to.  Check the listings shown in Northern Tool
> for description and pricing.  I bought mine at Rural King, and spent
> less than $100 on sale.

>
> Larry
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Herb Metz <metz-h.b at comcast.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com> Sent: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:20:04 -0500
> (EST) Subject: [AT] 3pt hitch lower arms
>
> I am interested in a pair of the lower two arms of a 3pt hitch that
> are adjustable during hookup.  Some JD520(?) tractors had these
> adjustable arms. I am interested in buying a set.  Also interested in
> conversing with someone with experience with such arms. Advantages;
> disadvantages; etc.  Herb(G)