Whats missing (Sleeve Hitch)

yourshoesareuntied · #1 08-13-2016, 12:11 PM

I'm trying to figure out what I need to get the sleeve hitch back together.
The tractor had the tiller attached when I rescued it, so its complete. The other ground implements need the sleeve hitch. If I know what I'm looking for, I may go back to the place it was rescued and see if I left something behind.. Or I may order from Jeff. Here's what I got, also the wheel thingy on the plow is missing, is this something I should replace?

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J-Mech · #2 08-13-2016, 12:17 PM

You need a Brinly adapter. The hitch is all present.

Jeff has what you need.

Good luck finding a coulter for your plow. Once removed, they seldom show up again. I have yet to find one for sale by itself. Maybe someone who frequents shows can find one, or has a spare.

yourshoesareuntied · #3 08-13-2016, 01:12 PM

So where does this go? i looked at pictures of the Brinly adapter, I don't think I have the bracket thingy that attaches to the tractor..and then interfaces with the Brinly adapter.. what is that bit called?

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Merk · #4 08-13-2016, 01:40 PM

The bracket in question is used only on a IH Cub Cadet 73-106-107-126-127. It supports the upper link in your rear 3 point hitch.

Here is one of the Brinly sleeve hitch versions:

Notice where the sleeve hitch connects to the tractor. There is support on both sides of the sleeve hitch adapter. Your setup is missing the inner support. A sponsor at the top of the page can supply one for you.

sir_lancealot · #5 08-13-2016, 03:16 PM

[QUOTE=yourshoesareuntied;387086]So where does this go? i looked at pictures of the Brinly adapter, I don't think I have the bracket thingy that attaches to the tractor..and then interfaces with the Brinly adapter.. what is that bit called?

I sent you a Private Message.

Merk · #6 08-13-2016, 06:01 PM

[QUOTE=sir_lancealot;387100]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourshoesareuntied

So where does this go? i looked at pictures of the Brinly adapter, I don't think I have the bracket thingy that attaches to the tractor..and then interfaces with the Brinly adapter.. what is that bit called?

I sent you a Private Message.

The bracket thingy is called a lift mounting bracket.

The bit thing is called lower hitch link.....the sleeve hitch is connected to.

The information came from the Cub Cadet parts lookup.

Jeff in Pa · #7 08-13-2016, 08:05 PM

I can make you an extended length sleeve hitch adapter that will clear the tiller mount. I would also suggest an extended lift pin to keep the lift straps more upright with the extended sleeve hitch. You will need to get the U shaped bracket , the lower hitch link ( thanks Merk )

Here's the link to my parts thread
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=20875

Jeff

yourshoesareuntied · #8 08-13-2016, 09:17 PM

Thanks again everyone, I now have a lower hitch link sourced, and love the idea of keeping my tiller equipment on, so I can't wait to get some of Jeff's work.

Merk: Can you tell me about the the differences in the slotted lift bars vs the drilled? I have a plow, Disk, cultivator, and a spiked harrow.

The soil here is normally pretty sandy, got to go deep to get to the red clay.

Thanks. Ben

Merk · #9 08-13-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by yourshoesareuntied

Thanks again everyone, I now have a lower hitch link sourced, and love the idea of keeping my tiller equipment on, so I can't wait to get some of Jeff's work.

Merk: Can you tell me about the the differences in the slotted lift bars vs the drilled? I have a plow, Disk, cultivator, and a spiked harrow.

The soil here is normally pretty sandy, got to go deep to get to the red clay.

Thanks. Ben

Ben,
IH and/or Brinly never had the drilled lift bars on their sleeve hitch adapter. as an option. They only had the sloted version.

The drill bars have no give in them. There could be hard spots in the soil you are working that can and will cause the implement to want to come out of the ground or make the rear wheels light enough to have traction problems.

The slotted bars has some give built in them. The soil has some high and lows spots no matter how flat it looks. It save wear and tear on your tractor.

I went to plow days and followed tractors with drilled lift bars. The bars are usually bowed/bent and did what I posted in an earlier paragraph.

The hitch that Jeff sells is a well built hitch. Jeff added some length so you didn't have to remove the tiller drive. The added support in the area that the lift straps is the way to go.