JCB Midi CX PTO setup need 3pt linkage without breaking the bank

[dig4ndtill]

I'm trying to give my Midi CX a new lease on life for some tree cleanup work. The backhoe is still on, but I'm in a bit of a bind because I need a 3-point linkage to attach a chipper. The folks at JCB want a whopping $3,000 for it, which is a little hard to swallow! If anyone has found a more budget-friendly solution or a universal kit that would work, I'd love to hear your tips. Thanks a bunch

 

[d0ugg.348]

I hear you on that price tag! Try to check if you can find a universal 3-point hitch kit from Titan Attachments. It won't be a direct bolt-on, so you'd need to fabricate an adapter plate to mount it where the backhoe came off. It's actually a common and budget-friendly solution. Other places to check would be eBay and other used machinery sites. Just be sure to check the part numbers match up before you buy!

 

[Thecollegekid]

Totally doable without paying JCB’s price using a universal 3 point kit and some plate work to tie into the subframe. As long as you match geometry and reinforce the mounts, it works great and costs a fraction of OEM

 

[Alan]

Hey, just double-check that the PTO shaft lines up right and that the splines match. Some universal kits might sit a bit higher or lower than the original, and that could lead to the chipper driveline binding or wearing out too soon.