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A company called Hansen-Lynn, California made a 3 pt adapter called a Hydro-Ease for the HG/OC crawlers back in the '50's. I will try to  post a picture.

You may want to contact Landis Zimmerman in Ephrata, PA.

I got a tip from an old time farmer about wedging a piece of wood between the track and front idler......then back up a certain way to get the track back in place. On my 1947 HG, we replaced the left front idler and put new front axles and bushings on both sides. I have the tracks adjusted, so there is a 2" drop in the middle. But still am careful marking hard turns when back up. My track pins are worn pretty bad too and makes the problem worse.

My first step was to purchase a HG owners manual and parts book. They have reprints and sometimes you find the original book on Ebay.

I have a single page brochure of a HG-42 with a WARE loader. It lists a 46 inch wide bucket. Lifting capacity 2000 pounds.

You can use International tractor red for seat and fenders. If using spray cans - best to stick with the same brand for that color. I really haven't found a good match for the green in spray cans (yet). I have a 1947 HG-68. We painted it green 12 years ago using Martin-Senour acrylic enamel. I've had touch up little spots using using spray cans. Never could the right color of green (either too yellow or to blue).  I bought a spray can at Tractor Supply recently.....Plastic-kote Industrial 2774N Forest Green. The cap on top look pretty close to what the tractor is now. I've seen pictures of HG's early as 1944 painted green. I thought green started in 1946?