I'm pretty sure all 3-point hitches have no down force; it's all gravity. I've owned 5 different tractors over the years and never saw one with down force.
You're right, I don't think I've seen any subcompact or even compact tractors with down force on a three-point hitch. It has been on a few bigger John Deeres I've run, and it was an amazing feature. Just wish they'd make that one universal
Yeah, I worried about that a little bit when I dropped it down to the bottom two holes. That was a trade-off because in the top hole it could brace against the top part of the hitch. Seems like in that position most of the horizontal force could be absorbed by the receiver, not by the shank. But I figured if I ever had to go through something hard like a driveway or roots, that I would move it up and just sacrifice a little bit of depth. Softer dirt, hopefully, wouldn't be too bad on it. Crossing my fingers.
I'm pretty sure all 3-point hitches have no down force; it's all gravity. I've owned 5 different tractors over the years and never saw one with down force.
You're right, I don't think I've seen any subcompact or even compact tractors with down force on a three-point hitch. It has been on a few bigger John Deeres I've run, and it was an amazing feature. Just wish they'd make that one universal
be prepared to re weld that top part otherwise does great
Yeah, I worried about that a little bit when I dropped it down to the bottom two holes. That was a trade-off because in the top hole it could brace against the top part of the hitch. Seems like in that position most of the horizontal force could be absorbed by the receiver, not by the shank. But I figured if I ever had to go through something hard like a driveway or roots, that I would move it up and just sacrifice a little bit of depth. Softer dirt, hopefully, wouldn't be too bad on it. Crossing my fingers.
@@dadhacks007yeah mine does great but the welds are not great
Good to know, thanks!