3 point advise

[styler]

Guys im a little new to using 3 point hitches and have a couple of questions. I hooked up my box blade to my l2501 .. all is good . But curiosity makes me want to know. The top link i have in the highest hole per every photo i find. . what changes when using the lower ones?
the lift arms are in the lower link holes closest to the tractor . what changes when moving them to the farther away holes? Thanks

 

[Caden]

the lift arms are in the lower link holes closest to the tractor

Think of it as a leverage point. The further away from the tractor, the more lifting power you get, but you loose travel/ lift distance on the arms. Inverse is true as you move closer to the tractor.


As for the top link, It is a similar deal.

On the top hole less lift power is required due to geometry.
Good for most implements and heavy lifting.

As you move lower it requires more effort to lift implement but it picks up the tail of the implement higher. Think something like a boom pole.

It is all adjustable based on your assessment of the situation and job at hand.

 

[Bee-Positive]

Page 41 of the Operators Manual found HERE.
Also download the workshop manual (WSM) while you're there.

 

[Kennyd4110]

I'm a JD guy, no secret there, but on the JD's the middle hole seems to be the most used.

 

[styler]

Thanks guys .

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I'm a JD guy, no secret there, but on the JD's the middle hole seems to be the most used.

We forgive you for that!