3 pt mod

[gus]

Right here's where I usually get in trouble...I've been thinking again.....

The shop built 3 pt on my 420 is working great. But... I have this lingering fear I'm going to break something since I don't have a float position. I really don't need down pressure for my uses.

So, how about replacing the lift link with chain. That would allow some "float" and still be a positive lift. It would also make hooking up easier.

Your thoughts??

[Lavoy]

You could also just run the cylinder with one hose, remove the down pressure hose. Your valve may or may not like it, but easy to try.
Lavoy

[gregjo1948]

I think that's a good call, Lavoy. gregjo1948

[Scottyb]

The chain works for me. I have numerous 3 pt attachments that I use on the front of my skid steer. An adapter plate on the front of my loader for the three point is handy. Although, when I use the chain to create a float, it usually works best when I am backing up. Like the 8ft blade and the 5 ft spring harrows. I also used this when the 8 ft blade was mounted to an improvised 3 pt hitch on the ripper attachment on the rear of my 350c. It needed to float but the ripper does not have this feature so I simply replaced the top arm with chain and it works nicely.

Scott

[gus]

One of the draw backs to a crawler 3 pt is hooking up. Rigid arms will only work together. The chain would let me move them individually. I have very little flat land and it always seams my attachments are sitting at an angle.