Johnny Products Sleeve Hitch Install. The Best Upgrade You Can Put On Your Lawn Tractor.

As part of my continuing upgrades to my TS 354D Garden Tractor, I purchased a Johnny Products electric sleeve hitch upgrade for my Craftsman Sleeve hitch. This combo makes any riding mower into a serious tool.
I used my old one to make beds, back blade the drive, turn the garden, and much more. Since many folks are starting their first gardens this year due to world events, I suspect many will want to look into tools like these to help turn yards into gardens.
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[@paulisemonger280]

Superb demonstration. I am not a natural engineer and learning as I go through trying to set up a homestead. Excellent style and no time wasting. Thank you. I can now attempt to mount a sleeve hitch myself.

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NyourfaceProductions01]

Some of the best information I have found on a power sleeve hitch.and how to install it. Johnny Products should be paying you. Great video. Thorough. Thanks

[@FarpointFarms]

Wow, thanks! I try!!

[@jorgeposadas1192]

Hurry up and post the next video, I've never been so excited for an electric sleeve hitch video, I want to see this thing in action, very interesting.

[@Glenn_123]

Great video as always. I have a Husqvarna built Craftsman GT 5000. Love these little garden tractors and so glad you bought another one. Johnny Products have always been an interest of mine and love their little front end loaders. I currently have the 48" manual Craftsman Dozer blade that everyone has. Sure, would love to upgrade!!!! Keep doing a great job with the videos!!

[@davidg4081]

Definitely a nice feature to have on a hitch. I can see one of those on one of my 🚜 tractors.

[@melaniehibbard6611]

Hey can you answer this

[@seymourbutz8513]

Thanks for the info....great videos, learned alot

[@t.d.mich.7064]

You may want to beef up the axle mounts on your tractor. The chintzy bent tabs from the frame will crack. I added some brackets using the factory holes on the axle bracket and mounted the other end higher up on the side of the frame, drilling 2 holes and bolted in place. Just some extra strength. Good vid!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Good to see you on the air . I'm gonna send you some knee pads , I can feel that concrete !! That's a nice looking tractor, good upgrade for the farm . Also I spied 🕵️what looks like at least one old Washington style base on the shelf and something similar on top . I have one in great cosmetic shape but it needs some pretty major repairs under the lid , but I got it on the cheap 👍. I'll send it off eventually .

[@bobbytigert9114]

Very informative information. I'll be doing a 2007 ZT Bad Boy modification on rear motor protection panel which is removable.

[@MurphyMower]

Seems like we both do similar hitch videos Enjoy watching your videos

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you very much

[@homesteadspirit9209]

Looks great!! I cant wait to see that and the Kubota side by side in the garden!!

[@kevkayla11]

After 36 year of existence I have found out Jp is in new berlin less than 20min form me guess I will be stopping in 😂

[@williamodom2580]

I assume you mean New Berlin, Wisconsin can you give me their contact info?

[@meagenb4968]

Saturday morning, 1st cup of coffee and a video from Far Point Farms. Eric, you recommend Husqvarna? Need a new lawn/garden mower. Excellent video and Johnny products - good for supporting FPF! Stay safe an well!

[@FarpointFarms]

I've had great luck with Husqvarna products in the past. They seem better built than MTD or Troy bilt stuff. Hope you are doing well!

[@joshmorrison9969]

That is good a snow plow to

[@whirledpeas2514]

ERIC-JUST AN OBSERVATION: The only person who was able to see a closeup of the hitch itself was you, Erik, the video’s creator.

[@charlesw665]

You've done some great PR work for Johnny Products. I'd really like to try their actuator. Any chance of them offering a discount code for referrals from you?

[@Pauljohn696969]

I'm shopping for a lawn tractor and like you I want to do more with the product than the manufacturer would like but I noticed that the Johnny Bucket website clearly states they don't recommend the TS3xx series because they have weak frames. Since you put their sleeve hitch on your unit I was wondering if you have any regrets and/or have noticed any issues? Thanks for your time and for your excellent videos. Paul - Toronto Canada.

[@samsmak]

Love your videos (and your property)! Quick question: I have a Troy bilt Pony I've used for snow plowing and it's been surprisingly good. It's the 7 speed CVT and is used about 7-8x winter, 1 hour each time. Any concerns with the transmission with all the Reverse gear use? Thanks!

[@FarpointFarms]

I would just do maintenance on it, the pony transmissions are the lighter duty side so long term are not designed for hard work, that said, most of them are able to be serviced if needed.

[@quantumphaser]

Nice video. What is the cost for the motor kit?

[@realstevekuntz99]

What is the frame strength of this model compared to your old Husqvarna?

[@skeller0160]

Thank you for your helpful Videos. You've helped me a lot maintaining my property on a budget as well. Questions about this that I am having trouble finding anywhere on the internet. What is the stoke length for the actuator? And what is the weight rating this thing can lift?

[@FarpointFarms]

5 1/2 inch stroke, and 550LBS lift or lower.

[@ericsolis5466]

@@FarpointFarms 5 1/2 stroke? you sure? I thought it was a 4 inch stroke? I bought the same kit.

[@mars-cs4uk]

You are doing PR work for Johnny Products. You said you paid for your sleeve and we all believe you. I found that Johny Products are ripping the customer on this Sleeve Hitch product. They are making tons of money so ask them to update their website.

[@lyman135]

What does that even mean? You literally gave no information whatsoever. They can make as much money as they want to. If people are willing to buy it that's their prerogative.

[@willloy8901]

Seems like a great idea? Would this work on a Kubota tg1860?

[@mrssugarlump2]

Hi! Thank you so much for these videos and demonstrations. We recently bought a Toro ZeroTurn Time Cutter tractor for gardening and cutting our lawn. We only bought a Disc Cultivator and regular Hitch Kit. Do we need to buy the Sleeve Hitch and Harrower instead? After watching you use that plow to dig that trench, I feel like we need that, too, because our land has deep hay-like roots. I'm so confused now but I want to get the necessary equipment to be a successful homesteader. Please advise.

[@FarpointFarms]

The sleeve hitch is really needed to make both of those work.. The disc cultivator is more for making rows to plant in the cultivator is for ripping to soil. We have used the cultivator more that the other. The fun part of homesteading is learning what works for you. Every year we learn what works best for us. We have learned that in ground gardens don't always give us the results we want. T

[@leoloureiro3404]

Bom dia amigo ! Esse kit tem pra comprar da husqvarna?

[@gebaril60]

I added a Johnny Product sleeve hitch to my Husqvarna 354 and I love it except for one problem. Now when I steer my front wheels skid on the ground and will not turn. I temporarily added two John Deere suitcase weights to the front bumper and turning the steering wheel was very difficult. I’m having trouble finding front wheel weights. Any solutions?

[@juliannewong5956]

I have just installed the sleeve hitch to my Husqvarna 348 XD and am having the same problem. Have you found a decent solution yet? I would appreciate any ideas before I start the trial and error method.

[@seymourbutz8513]

Great Video.. Where did you get those rear tires? I want to replace my turf tires.

[@FarpointFarms]

I bought them on Ebay. Search 12x10x23 tires and add Ag or lug tire to the search.

[@georgelehman4970]

Can you see if they make one for a john deere x739

[@bryonmartin1386]

Where did you find the wheel weights? I’m having trouble finding them for my 354xd

[@FarpointFarms]

I got both my sets from Sears online, but I doubt they have them anymore since Sears is about gone.

[@adrianstone9114]

Great video…. Will the sleevehitch component work on my John Deere lx280?

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not 100% sure if it will work or not on it.

[@melaniehibbard6611]

How do you put it on

[@clarkedgaredgar4214]

You can put down force on a three point hitch to.

[@DAH-ss1nu]

I know I'm late to the party, but how on earth did you get those wheel weights on there? Just got a 354XD and I can't figure out how without drilling holes in the hub. I mow sideways on some scary slopes and I want a lot more weight down low.

[@FarpointFarms]

There should be some square holes in 4 spots around the perimeter of the wheel hub. The long bolts that come with these go in there. Most setups only use two of the holes and two of the bolts per side.

[@DAH-ss1nu]

@@FarpointFarms Thanks! I also like your wheel spacers and will be doing that too. Also putting on R4 tires, the ag tires I had on the GT6000 tear up the lawn.

[@miichael18]

I picked up a used sleeve hitch however I dont have the brackets that you install at 5:40 in video. Do you know what these brackets are called or where to purchase them? The part the sleeve hitch sits on.

[@FarpointFarms]

I don't have the part number, but you should be able to look them up on the Sears parts site.

[@miichael18]

@@FarpointFarms I sent you a email too mine is a mtd

[@ivanmlakar]

Haj mene pa zanima kje se da to kupit in cena lp Ivan

[@ricardobazan9582]

Hi that's a great product do you know the parts number and how much it costs

[@FarpointFarms]

If you go to the Johnny Products website it is listed there. They only have a few items listed and the prices are listed as well. As with most things the cost has gone up lately.

[@tommymitchell2935]

Where to get this?

[@melaniehibbard6611]

Bryson

[@ayp1938]

what is the price on this couldnt find a price on their website looking to put it on my 95 gt6000

[@chugs4705]

He said in his other video that it is $800

[@barryseifert6053]

@@chugs4705 800.00 dollars for a electric sleeve hitch i will pass ty

[@melaniehibbard6611]

Hello

[@keithcook4537]

Thin metal on your chassis will bend

[@Tom-vd3yj]

You can make your own for $200 instead of $700

[@FarpointFarms]

As long as you have the skills and $700 worth of welding equipment!

[@barryseifert6053]

@@FarpointFarms I do and i will . 800.00 dollars that's ridicules .

[@watcherofwatchers]

@@barryseifert6053 Everyone has different priorities. I don't have the skills or equipment to fabricate one myself, but the utility I would get from such a thing far exceeds $800. Therefore, it's not ridiculous.

[@barryseifert6053]

@@watcherofwatchers sure is ridiculous.

[@ashleyduff2393]

Are you going to make a video teaching us HOW to make our own for $200??? Tia

[@TheJohnnyBoyShow]

can you put this on a 1994 gt6000?

[@RobertJohnson-th2yf]

No, that's the one model and year tractor that it won't fit. If you had a 1993 or 1995 it would be no problem, even though they are exactly the same tractor. SMH

[@TheJohnnyBoyShow]

Thank you for your intelligent response

[@RobertJohnson-th2yf]

@@TheJohnnyBoyShow Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.

[@TheJohnnyBoyShow]

Well if that question was addressed in the video why don't you tell me what time me in the video he did? I wouldn't ask that question if it was answered. Smart one.

[@RobertJohnson-th2yf]

@@TheJohnnyBoyShow It's a stupid question because do you really think that he knows each and every brand, make and model of garden tractor it will fit? Stop being so damn lazy expecting other people to do things for you. Do your research on the

[@melaniehibbard6611]

Brin

[@kevinaalberts9251]

please dont zoom in !! we can see fine what your doing 50 ft away@!!

[@FarpointFarms]

Get a bigger TV? Any excuse is good enough right?

[@JohnLinder]

No green, no yellow - NO Good! LOL JK I do have all John Deere products though. God Bless America - NOT God Bless Scandinavia. IMO.

[@stoneyswolf]

I looked one up.😂 they don't even tell you the price until you add it to cart they know the second you see the price your gonna laugh and hit the back button. When a manual one cost under 200 and the electric actuator can be had for under 50 bucks it's definitely laughable.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good luck with your build.