Hello All, Iam new to the Bolens bug, I have a weekness for Heavy Duty Stuff, :beerchug:So when I got the oppertunity to pick up a 1050, It was a no brainer, I have a question,..Is there a 3 point available? has anyone built one? how hard is it to find a sleve hitch? price? Thanks Eric

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kubotakid
, Sep 20, 2011 09:19 PM
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Posted September 20, 2011 - 09:19 PM
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Posted September 20, 2011 - 09:59 PM
Sleeve hitches aren't all that hard to find, and there are a lot of attachments for them.
I'm pretty sure that if you wanted a 3-pt for your 1050, you would have to "roll your own".
Another thing to consider is the weight of the attachments. If you are a "light weight" like me, some of the attachments will be a real bear to raise and lower. I had a tiller on my G10 for just one day, and that convinced me to find the hydraulic lift kit for it. That kit will fit most of the tube frames that don't have a hydraulic lift as standard.
I'm pretty sure that if you wanted a 3-pt for your 1050, you would have to "roll your own".
Another thing to consider is the weight of the attachments. If you are a "light weight" like me, some of the attachments will be a real bear to raise and lower. I had a tiller on my G10 for just one day, and that convinced me to find the hydraulic lift kit for it. That kit will fit most of the tube frames that don't have a hydraulic lift as standard.
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Posted September 21, 2011 - 12:12 AM
Hey kubotakid, welcome to the group! thier are alot of guys on the forum that know about bolens. and they are a big help!!!!
again welcome!
again welcome!
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Posted September 21, 2011 - 04:11 AM
Welcome, kubotakid. Good luck on the quest for a hitch and your 1050. Post some pics so we can drool/admire what you have. I think you find help forth coming, maybe some one has a spare hitch they would part with.
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Posted September 21, 2011 - 04:22 AM
The 1050 Bolens is a great little tractor,but they didn't come with a 3pt hitch.I am sure one could be fabricated though.
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Posted September 21, 2011 - 05:17 AM
The 1050 Bolens is a great little tractor,but they didn't come with a 3pt hitch.I am sure one could be fabricated though.

The Sleeve hitches are not that diffucult to find.
We would love to see some pictures of your Bolens when you get a chance

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Posted September 21, 2011 - 11:23 AM
Thanks Guys for all the replys, Il snap a few shots of the 1050, as soon as I get to the shop with my camera, Eric