[MNGB]

The factory sold an adapter that bolted to the lift draw bar on the Power Kings that allowed you to hitch up 3 pt attachments it wasn't the handiest thing but it did work. I thought I'd build one just for the fun of it, got the material cut holes drilled that lift arms bent and the ball joint welded on just have to weld the lift arms to the adapter plate.

 

[MNGB]

The factory sold an adapter that bolted to the lift draw bar on the Power Kings that allowed you to hitch up 3 pt attachments it wasn't the handiest thing but it did work. I thought I'd build one just for the fun of it, got the material cut holes drilled that lift arms bent and the ball joint welded on just have to weld the lift arms to the adapter plate.

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Forgot to add these pictures this is hoe the adapter works

 

[29 Chev]

Nice job - look like it will be useful.

Are those category 0 eyes? Just wondered where you got them?

 

[MNGB]

Nice job - look like it will be useful.

Are those category 0 eyes? Just wondered where you got them?

I got them off Amazon a couple of years ago I'll look and see it they are still available

 

[MNGB]

Nice job - look like it will be useful.

Are those category 0 eyes? Just wondered where you got them?

Hi 29 Chev here's a link form Amazon but it says they are unavailable now but maybe the description will help looking for some elsewhere

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGVX8TS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[KennyP]

I can't find them any cheaper than this:

Amazon.com: 3 Point Hitch Top Link Weld On Ball Socket 5/8" ID Category 0 Fits CAT 0 : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Buy 3 Point Hitch Top Link Weld On Ball Socket 5/8" ID Category 0 Fits CAT 0: Spare & Replacement Parts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[MNGB]

I've been looking to found several on ebay same price but did find this place

Cat 0 Top Link Ball Socket

Package Quantity: 1Interchange with no(s): A-BS101, 30537E1, 2028-32928, 22460 & B2226Compatible With Universal ApplicationsPin Hole: 0.625 InchLength Through Bore: 1 InchSleeve Width: 0.75 InchSleeve Outside Diameter: 2 Inch

www.eparts.shop

 

[KennyP]

I knew someone had them cheaper!

 

[icpik]

If you ran two parallel angle irons up from the tractor side of the top link about a foot and attached the top link there, would it not shorten the length of the top link and reduce the stress? Of course you would have to brace the extension crosswise and forward.

Don Hayes

 

[MNGB]

If you ran two parallel angle irons up from the tractor side of the top link about a foot and attached the top link there, would it not shorten the length of the top link and reduce the stress? Of course you would have to brace the extension crosswise and forward.

Don Hayes

Maybe, I've thought that the lower attachment for the top link should/could be higher, for now I'm just reproducing the factory made adapter, its not really handy as to use it you have to remove one of the lower lift pins as there is no way to spread the lower arms

 

[MNGB]

I have also thought about a way to make at least one of the lower lift arms moveable but have not come up with a workable idea, also this is not a true 3 pt hitch thing in that the qattachment does not lift parallel but at an angle like a sleeve hitch

 

[icpik]

Your arms on the adapter would have to swivel, which would be pretty difficult or at least a lot of work, and probably not really worth the effort.

Don

 

[bmaverick]

Forgot to add these pictures this is hoe the adapter works

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For the most part, many of the ATV implements could work with your CAT-0 setup. Many are lite weight too. The simple disc harrow for feed-plots would work well for home gardens.

 

[29 Chev]

I have also thought about a way to make at least one of the lower lift arms moveable but have not come up with a workable idea

Hi Gary - could you maybe do something like this? Not sure if there is a flat bar all the way across underneath the hitch so might have to add something there. Just an idea.

 

[MNGB]

Hi Gary - could you maybe do something like this? Not sure if there is a flat bar all the way across underneath the hitch so might have to add something there. Just an idea.
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Hi Stew that's a great idea I was thinking of a pivot / hinge but a bit different I like your idea, I don't see any reason that wouldn't work Thanks for posting it

 

[29 Chev]

Hi Stew that's a great idea I was thinking of a pivot / hinge but a bit different I like your idea, I don't see any reason that wouldn't work Thanks for posting it

Thanks for the kind words. Could set the other side up the same way so they both swivel as that might be easier for some attachments. Could make the pin part of the bar underneath and then have the R clip up top for easier access - just a couple of thoughts that came to me during my "rest" cycle.

 

[KennyP]

Gary, have you got copies of the 3-point parts manuals? I am not sure what you exixting lift back looks like, but I don't see a whole lot to the 3-point that it couldn't be fabricated fairly easily. Let me know if you want me to upload copies of those manuals.

 

[MNGB]

Gary, have you got copies of the 3-point parts manuals? I am not sure what you exixting lift back looks like, but I don't see a whole lot to the 3-point that it couldn't be fabricated fairly easily. Let me know if you want me to upload copies of those manuals.

Thanks Kenny yes I have several copy's of the thumb drive and some original manuals. the factory introduced the 3PT hitch on the late 1974 models prior to that the tractors had what was called a lift draw bar an this adapter was designed to let guys with the older tractors use 3 pt attachments. They had attachments that hitched to the lift draw bar that worked good they were simple easy to hitch up here's a couple of pictures of the lift draw bar and the lift lever

 

[KennyP]

Thanks for posting the pics. Never been around one of these to see what is what.

 

[MNGB]

Got the welding completed this morning now its to paint it when I get a chance, am also looking into a modification the 29Chev suggested if I do that the painting will wait till after that's done