FINALLY! RUEGG 3-POINT hitch FULL INSTALL for the JOHN DEERE 430

After much waiting with the box of hitch parts on the shelf, we finally got around to installing the Ruegg Category 1 3-point hitch on the John Deere 430 garden tractor. We realize that we need more weight to do the things we have planned ahead.

[@christoff4735]

Thanks for the video. I don’t think I could of installed mine without you taking time to do this!

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

You're very welcome! Let me ask, where did you get your replacement head? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@christoff4735]

@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree ruepp is where I got it. 1 different for install was my bushing was one piece which I was glad because my boy didn’t want to help :)!

[@abelauclair8976]

thank you for taking the time to make this video. good stuff. love from Maine.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

You're welcome Abel! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@clintonfullerton5775]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I studied it putting the 3pt hitch on my 420 jd tractor 🚜!! Again thanks 😊

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

You're welcome! Good luck on that install if you haven't already finished it. The 420 is a tpugh-looking, big machine as well Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davidstranz438]

Quick tip when installing rock shaft without a second set of hands. After placing the two piece bearings on the rock shaft, wrap a small zip tie around the outside ends. Once the bearings are slid into place, snip the ties and insert the two bolt bearing retainers.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Nice tip! That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for contributing!

[@GNolan2005]

Real nice job on this video. Very helpful!

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Thanks! Watch the other video "we have to fix this now" where I fixed a mistake I made in the 3 pt hitch install. It moves a lot farther down. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SF-fm7ov]

I am installing what I think is the exact same hitch on my 420. Only problem I had is the 3rd bolt underneath which they supplied is a 5/8" and for some reason, my '86 420 takes a 9/16" which is an unusual size. I did find them at Ace Hardware for $1.75 each. They were about $20 each on Amazon.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

I hadn't heard that about the 420 (very nice tractor btw). Gotta love the local hardware store for those odd one off parts and pieces that you don't want to buy a whole box of. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fredbergman3913]

Great Video will make installing are 3 point alot easier Thanks

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Thanks for watching! Glad to offer any help I can through my successes and mistakes. If you haven't watched it already, be sure to watch the "WE NEED TO FIX THIS NOW" video. It covers an oversight I made in the install. Also check the comments out for that video because some commenters made some points that might save some time too.

[@user-fw9ve9zv3f]

Часто деваюсь ваши видио ви маладець👌

[@fredringel1789]

To me it doesn't look like it has a lot of travel but either does the mower deck I guess. Very helpful though and looking to installing one on my 455

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Thanks for the comment. Check out the "we have to fix this now" video I did where I fixed that exact issue. It definitely didn't have much range of motion until I did the fix in that video.

[@Wtfisakilometer_]

I looked on the site - do you happen to know the difference between the 318 cat0/1 and there “Original 318 kit”?

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

It's hard to be sure but assuming it's not an OEM kit, then I would think "the original" is a remake based on the original. The only noticeable difference I see is the way the linkage between the rock shaft and the lower lift arms connects. My newer 430 kits links look like tie rod ends.

[@larryjenuwine7415]

I just got my second 300 series JD. I now own a 316 and a 318. 316 has a single stage snow blower and the 318 has the 2 stage. I have wheel weights on both but still think they need more rear weight. I have been looking at the Ruegg 3 point for the 318 as it has the heaviest blower. Do you know if standard full size cat 1 implements will fit on the JD with the Ruegg installed. I already have the 3 point trailer hitch attachment and would like to use it on the JD. Great video.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

It should. I was gifted a cat 1 quick hitch which spreads the lower link arms and the top link quite a bit more than my weight/receiver hitch. So as far as will it geometrically fit, I would say yes. As far as will it effectively lift a full size cat 1 implement remains to be seen. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to do some of that as implements are purchased. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

They should make a 3pt for the Toro 5xi tractors.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

I thought the same for my Husqvarna GT but I'm pretty sure the frame is not up to par as it is.

[@boydwalker161]

@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree I’ve read about the Husqvarna tractor frames cracking from using the Sears front scoop attachments.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

@@boydwalker161 exactly!

[@chriskilla247]

i wish i had that money to get 1 i can only bulit 1

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

If you can build one, it's just as good! My guess is that the lift capacity of the cylinder.would be reached before your metalwork would fail. That's a valuable skill to have. Thanks for watching!

[@agfarms91]

How hard was it to build?

[@tonyheizmann5157]

Rear pto must be removed as well

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

I dont have one of those on my 430. Please elaborate, can you not have a rear pto and this 3 pt hitch? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jacobwalter6944]

I’m

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Hmmmm. Finish that thought bro.

[@user-fw9ve9zv3f]

Витаю з Украини маю тож 314 Апарат клас 3 точку нема в Украини хотивби Мати теж таку соби👍👌