Posted by LarryBud on April 14, 2023 at 02:48:16 from (136.32.160.181):
I have a Ford 3600 which has Cat 1 pin balls in the arms.
I bought a 7' mower which has Cat 2 Pins / Top link. I'm only mowing weeds for a year or two while a pollinator field gets up and growing so I feel good about the size match up.
I also have a Harbor Freight Cat 1 to cat 2 Quick Hitch on it now but this can stay or go. While the QH takes Cat 2 pins, it's only set for the 28" cat 1 width.
I'm looking at the easiest way to convert the mower.
If I reverse one pin to the inside I'd get my 28" cat 1 spread but I'd need to rig up the top link to accommodate the offset. With this set up the PTO shaft will be offset by 6-10". Does this pose a problem or are the u-joints made for this angle?
I could swap out the Cat 2 Pins with Cat 1 Pins but I'm not sure the arms will open that wide. I guess I could put the Cat 1 Pins on the inside.
Any thoughts on this scenario? I'm sure I'm not the first to take this on.
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