JD350D 3-pt hitch

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:33 pm

Hi,

Mr I-had-straight-350-but-now-wanna-jump-to-a-D here. Again.

The original 350 had a 3-pt hitch option. Later units had a scarifier unit as well.

Question is, if I found (yeah, right) a 3-pt unit would that actually fit a D? Or, did redesign change things such that it won't?

Still, probably better with the scarifier as that would be Job One for a 3 pt.

I presume the D could mount the scarifier since I have seen them on C units.

Some might call it a Ripper, but it is way too light for me to call it that. I want to use it on my overly long driveway. Which, has other people using it by county easement, so I have to work it up at least three times a year.

Stan

CuttingEdge · Post by **CuttingEdge** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:05 am

My technical manual says optional equipment for a 350D is a 3 point hitch, ripper, belt driven pulley, winch and backhoe...

CatD8RII · Post by **CatD8RII** » Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:21 pm

Stan

A 3100 ripper (scarifier

) would be easier to locate whether it is already mounted on a machine or loose. Mind you, not all dozers can mount a ripper. The dozers attachment mounts are part of the blade lift frames, there are frames that have the mounting pads and ones that do not, each has it's own part number. Every loader I have seen seems to be able to mount a ripper, not to say there are ones that can't, but it's not explicitly called out in the manuals like the dozers are.

A factory 3pt is about as hard as hens teeth to find. I've seen them on C models, and like Ce said, the D's literature mentions it. I believe the rockshaft bolts across the steering clutch housings, which are the same C to D, It uses a double acting cylinder controlled from the auxiliary function of a 3 or 4 spool control valve (3 on loader, 4 for a 6-way dozer).

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:29 am

Hi,

Thanks. I will have to dig up a 350 C/D manual and look at the mountings. Mostly so I can tell what any given machine I go look at has. A ripper would be fine (vs a 3-pt) for what I need to do.

Actually, a road grader would be better, but then that is all it would be good for.

Stan

CuttingEdge · Post by **CuttingEdge** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:55 pm

I hear you Stan. I would sell my first born child for a road grader at this point as it would be nice to level my fields I am converting from forest, BUT that is all it would do.

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Sun Jul 03, 2016 4:01 pm

Hi,

There used to be pull-behind graders, but the last I saw any for sale new had to be 10 years ago. Had a nice blade mounted on a arch with rear wheels and hooked to the drawbar of a tractor.

Now, one of those would do nicely. No scarifier, though. Not heavy enough to make one work.

Stan

77 Ford · Post by **77 Ford** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:47 am

I wish I could find a scarifier for my "c", I'd trade Stan for one and kick in cash!

I've never found one off the machine for sale and asked several people selling them on machines to separate and they always say no.

Phillip

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:09 am

Hi,

Well, ya gotta buy another whole machine, take the bits off ya want, pile the rest out back....

But, then, maybe the second machine ain't so bad. So, it bugs you, just sitting there. So, you decide to rebuild it. But, then you need some other bits to do that....

So, you buy a third machine for those bits....

But, then, someone comes to you looking for bits and help with their machine...

But, then....You realize just how Lavoy got started....

We are all actually crawling down the same road....Lavoy is just in the lead....

Stan

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:12 am

Hi,

Just for giggles, I googled....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cat-Case-JD-Joh ... Sw-KFXdq2h

Most of one, anyway....

Feel free to scarf up the scarifier. I haven't found my base machine yet. Or, should I say, my *first* base machine.

Stan

Edit. First. Base. First Base! There has to be a joke in there somewhere....

jtb51b · Post by **jtb51b** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:50 pm

Stan, look in the "Birmingham ALabama cragislist". Under Farm and garden search for "Chisel PLow". Look at the only ad that comes up, "farm equipment for sale". That guy has a tow behind box blade for $800. Not sure if its exactly what your looking for but its a start. Your only half a long day away from picking it up!

There was a scarifer set from a 350 including teeth on there a while back for $1200 but it has since been sold or removed. it was complete includig bracketry.

Jason

jtrichard · Post by **jtrichard** » Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:05 pm

Nice little BEE GEE scraper but $800 is kinda steep

JD430C · Post by **JD430C** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:01 am

Stan, I know where there is a 3pt that I think the guy would sell, you ever get a 350 and want it let me know.

Andrew

Paul Buhler · Post by **Paul Buhler** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:05 am

Stan: Wonder if something like this would work for you? I've seen them advertised for sale used.

https://vermont.craigslist.org/search/g ... ck+Groomer+

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:04 pm

Hi,

Now there is a cool looking thing. I don't know that it would work. The issue I have now with a 3pt scarifier as part of a box blade is....no down pressure on the hitch. It just bounces around.

So, I need a crawler with a 3pt. Thought about adding one to the 420. But, I really want to retire the 420 and go to a much newer 350.

Stan

Paul Buhler · Post by **Paul Buhler** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:37 pm

Over the years I've add weight to things like this by building an appropriate plywood box, attaching some chain or cable for slings or lifting points, then pouring in the concrete, usually multiples of 80 lb. sacks, sometimes incorporating some steel or lead as needed. Once cured, the blocks can be lifted off with a hoist or forks using these slings, or left on. By building the boxes specific to the implement, they can be designed to stay in place using only gravity. Just my two cents

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