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3 Point Linkages what you need to know , useful Information about tractor linkages

To many casual users, tractor 3 point linkage pin sizes are a mystery. The three-point hitch is a method of attaching implements (equipment) to tractors.


Shop Linkage Pins and Top Links

Once you know your tractor’s linkage category, choose the matching pins and top links below. All four options are currently in stock and dispatched as courier items.

Below, I have listed what sizes of pins are used on different sizes of tractors this is not entirely accurate as some tractors may go into a higher or lower HP range for the size of linkage :


Category 0 Usually found on large ride on mowers that cross over to the subcompact tractor size.

  • 16mm - 5/8" Diameter pin both top and bottom.


Category 1 Usually found on sub compact and compact tractors from 16 - 50HP

  • 19mm - 3/4" Top Link,

  • 22mm - 7/8" Lower linkage Cat 2 lower linkage pin


Category 2 Usually found on tractors 45 - 120HP

  • 25mm - 1" Top link

  • 28mm -1-1/8" Lower linkage


Category 3 Usually found on tractors 100HP-225HP

  • 32mm - 1-1/4" Top Link

  • 38mm- 1-7/16" Lower Linkage

Linkage pins are usually secured in place with a

Linch pin

Or an R clip


Find the Right Linkage Parts for Your Tractor

Once you know your category, here are the matching pins, top links and securing hardware — all in stock and dispatched as courier items.

Category 1 (16–50HP)

Category 2 (45–120HP)

Securing Hardware

Mixing Cat 1 & Cat 2? Conversion Bushes

Running a Category 1 implement on a Category 2 tractor (or vice versa)? These sleeves adapt the pin sizes so the two categories fit together.


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Shop our heavy-duty Cat 1 and Cat 2 Linkage Pins and Hydraulic Top Links today.


Related guides

Hitching a PTO-driven implement? Once the linkage is sorted, the drive shaft needs to match too. See our guide to PTO shaft spline sizes and how to fit or shorten a PTO shaft for the 6, 20 and 21 spline dimensions and the 540 / 1000 rpm differences.

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