200 2pt to 3pt

Has anyone used one of these and how do they work.
http://worksaver.com/product/hk326.html

Clint, I've never used one and in fact never have seen one up close except in pictures. The way they would work is you would install the 3 point portion to the 3 point implement, install the top link bracket to the back of the tractor and then back up with the 2 point fast hitch to insert the prongs into the hitch receivers and attach the top link. Probably will need an additional person to assist getting it hooked up. I note you are asking about a Farmall 200 and guess you know those prongs come in two different sizes. The 200 takes the smaller of them as the receivers are sized to accept only the 2 1/2" smaller prongs.
I am a real fan of the two point original equipment so everything I use with my Super C are fast hitch original implements. I do have an IHC 2 point fast hitch to 3 point adapter (never used it though) which is quite a bit different then the aftermarket approach you are looking at. It accomplishs the same task. They show up in the photo adds quite often but only look at the small point models for the 200. Hope this helps, Hal.

I have a 1 bottom and 2 bottom plow, also a set of discs and a carryall for the fast hitch.
I has just hoping to add a little versatility to the 200. Our Farm Trac has a 3 pt back hoe on it and it is a pain taking it off and on to use the Brush hog and york rake, it is a 55 hp diesel
I figured this would be the best of both worlds but the more I think about it I do not know if the 200 has enough in her to run the Brush Hog, it is a 6 footer. I just may modify the york rake for by welding some fast hitch arms on it. It would be pretty easy. I still may pull the trigger on this though.

Clint,

We had another style that was self contained and did not require a top link attachment to the tractor. The unit show in your link would require that you remove the belt pulley assembly or the delete plate and install the delete plate with the top link attachment. Note that the casting for the belt pulley attachment was not designed or intended for the attachment of a top link assembly and may or may not be strong enough to handle the new loads. You might end up with a busted rear housing. I would not do it but get a standard unit. I have one not for sale that I got with a 200 I bought a few years ago. I believe new units may still be available but costly.

Clint, I posted earlier and didn't have the info about using a bush hog at that point as your initial post was just making reference to a hitching system between 2 pt and 3 pt equipment. I believe that now a 6 foot bush hog is involved you are going to find with almost any extension further behind the Farmall 200 tractor is going to remove most if not all of the weight off the front wheels when it is raised. Don't have a clue what type or the weight you are planning to put behind the tractor other then the fast hitch implements you mentioned are probably sized for the tractor using the 2 point fast hitch. The 200 is fairly light up front and there are a couple of ways to add weight to the front of the tractor. There are bolt on front wheel weights and also hard to find and costly ($400+) frame weights for the side at the front of the tractor. Those will help with keeping some steering on the front. The 6 foot bush hog is probably a little much for a 200 as there was a post on the forum of a week or so ago about using the same size behind an 8N Ford. I think most folks thought is was too large and both tractors are about equal in HP. Just thoughts I wanted to share and hope it helps, Hal.

http://www.tonystractors.com/images/fast_hitch_to_3pt.jpg

Was it one like this??
I really do not want to remove my fast hitch because I do use it. I was really not too keen on anchoring the top link there. I may have to buy the arms an fab up some sort of bracket that incorporates the top like on the rear axle.
Would just buying the arms and just pulling the brush hog work. I think I could still adjust the cutter with the fast hitch controls, but just not raise it.
Let it run on the back wheel.

HAL, I do have the front wheel weights. I have these discs, which are 7 foot and have to weigh close to what the brush hog weighs.

http://www.chaselinks.com/sitebuilder/images/FH_Harrow2-447x329.jpg

The more I think though, I do not think I want to put the tractor or PTO through the 6 foot brush hog with a shear pin and not a slip clutch. They are tough on it. I can see internal PTO problems now. I may look for a smaller one or just use the Farm Trac for the brush hog. I still want to use the rake though. The 200 would handle that well.

Clint, yes that is basically what my IHC original looks like. The top link attachment appears to be a little different on mine as it has a clevis type piece which is probably for a non-adjustable top link. I also think you are smart about the slip clutch as the 200 PTO couldn't take too much abuse depending what you were cutting and the PTO might fail before the shear pin breaks. Probably sized a little large for a 200 tractor. Don't know what width the original IHC fast hitch rotary cutter was but could go look at the one at the neighbors when he is home. He has very mean doberman dogs to watch over his stuff. Hope this helps, Hal.

Clint, I was in town this morning and stopped by and talked to the neighbor who has the Super C 2 point fast hitch rotary cutter. He said it is a 6 foot cut size but probably only cuts about 5 foot wide with each pass. By the time you keep the rear tire off the stuff still to be cut and running along side on the previously cut area that is about all you would cut anyway. He said he never felt that the 6 foot size was too much for his Super C to handle. Just thought I would pass it along if you are still considering the 6 foot 3 point cutter behind the Farmall 200. Good luck, Hal.