Soundguy
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I know we had a discussion about this recently.. My position was that the design of the 3pth hitch was, in itself a safety feature. many did not share this.. however there wasn't much 'in print' info for me to back up my thoughts.
I happen to be reading my 8n manual tonight, and on page 33, section 129, safety, under the topic of hitch construction and linkage, it specificaly states that the linkage and drawbar is designed as a built in safety feature.. then goes on to explain how/why.. as whent he tractor lifts up in a backflip, that due to geometry, the drawbar is lowered, thus decreasing the force and effectiveness of the force that is trying to overturn the tractor...
I knew I had read that somewhere that the 3pt linkage was designed as a safety feature.. etc...
Soundguy
I happen to be reading my 8n manual tonight, and on page 33, section 129, safety, under the topic of hitch construction and linkage, it specificaly states that the linkage and drawbar is designed as a built in safety feature.. then goes on to explain how/why.. as whent he tractor lifts up in a backflip, that due to geometry, the drawbar is lowered, thus decreasing the force and effectiveness of the force that is trying to overturn the tractor...
I knew I had read that somewhere that the 3pt linkage was designed as a safety feature.. etc...
Soundguy