How Do You Keep A Draw Bar From Spinning?
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buickanddeere
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Use a real bolted on drawbar that is fastened under the transmission case. The aftermarket makes then for the Ford N series .
One of the reasons the N series are noted as widow makers . Are operators with the three point hitch drawbar raised too high trying to tow too much.
One of the reasons the N series are noted as widow makers . Are operators with the three point hitch drawbar raised too high trying to tow too much.
TomSeller
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Good point.
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there is 2 draw bars, 1 draw bar is just a bar that goes between the ends of the 2 lower lift arms, the other draw bar, is a swinging draw bar. it connects up under the tractor, and most likely a metal frame work that bolts up around the PTO shaft as well.
the swinging draw bar. is what i am use to. normally a couple pins hold the swinging draw bar in a give position, and you either put a regular ball hitch into the end, or drop a wagon hitch on it, and drop a pin through the holes.
it keeps the connection point low on tractor. it keeps things from moving up/down on ya. there is no need for extra chains / straps / bars, heck even some riding lawn mowers have a hole in the bumper to accept a ball for a trailer.
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3 pt -> quick hitch -> multi / universal trailer hitch adapter.... puts load out further behind tractor, and it does not take much for the 3pt hitch to move up on its own. if you do not have any sort of stay straps in place to keep the 3pt hitch from moving. result, ya flurting with uth oh moment!
i can understand folks wanting a simple tool to move a trailer or like over a few feet or to better park something (say for mowing / weed eating / trimming), and not wanting to jack around with the jack, and getting things lined up, but for me, wanting to drag a trailer or wagon, behind the tractor while out and about on a project... i would rather choose the swinging draw bar like connection.
Why do they make cat 0 and 2 3PH drawbars then?
buickanddeere
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First introduced on the Ford N series which were built without a proper fixed in place drawbar. When a a drawbar was required but the tractor only had a three point hitch. The "make do" drawbar has stuck around since. #1Partly from tradition and not knowing any better. #2 over enthusiastic operators with a too small tractor with a too large task . They use the three point hitch drawbar to transfer weight front the front wheels to the hind wheels in an attempt to obtain more traction.
Problem is a tractor that is too light on the front wheels is a problem to steer and tends to flip back and crush the operator.
So , use the proper tool for the proper job. The quicker, easier cheaper solution is not always quicker, easier and cheaper.
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Or solve both problems at once by adding a ballast box and putting a trailer hitch box on the bottom of it....
(we also have one on our box blade).
Gives you better traction, solves the revolving drawbar issue, and will also keep the 3-pt hitch down.
We of course use a check chain in addition for our heavy tows.
I have seen some easily homemade stabilizers consisting of 2 pieces of vertical angle iron connecting to the top link and bolted to two smaller pieces of angle iron that provide the connection to the drawbar (no welding is required).
(we also have one on our box blade).
Gives you better traction, solves the revolving drawbar issue, and will also keep the 3-pt hitch down.
We of course use a check chain in addition for our heavy tows.
I have seen some easily homemade stabilizers consisting of 2 pieces of vertical angle iron connecting to the top link and bolted to two smaller pieces of angle iron that provide the connection to the drawbar (no welding is required).
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They still have their uses today but I agree that most of the time there is a better tool for the job. BTW you don't need a drawbar to pull with a Ford N series just use the toplink:laughing:
TomSeller
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Had he put his tires on the correct way, he would never have had to wear out his clutch.