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We recently purchased a transplanter that is a CATII hitch. When the tanks are 1/2 full it will weigh in at 1700 lbs which according to tractor data is the max lifting capacity for my Ford 3000 (CATI). Question: Aside from changing the lift pins to CATI and being extra careful, does anyone see...

Just picked this set of 8' Oliver discs at an estate auction for $125. I don't think they have been out of that barn since the 30's. I don't imagine the D3 will have any trouble with them.

As we reclaim more and more acreage from the roses and poplars on our new farm, it is evident that we are going to need a bigger tractor. A good friend suggested that there might be ag implements for a Cat D3 dozer and if we found some, he would donate his D3 to the cause and even reroute some...

Recently purchased my first tractor (Ford 3000 W/ FEL) and have used it to plow, disc, rototill and brush hog. Great Tractor!!! Really happy with it so far except that it has no power steering so I'm getting a pretty good workout running it. The tractor originally had power steering. The pump...

Hi folks, Been lurking here for a while now trying to decide what my first tractor should be for our new farm. Recently purchased a '74 Ford 3000. Wanted to thank everyone who contributes to this site. You have been a big help working out some minor bugs and sizing implements and expectations...