3-Point Hitch 3 point lift--how does it work???

[PA hayseed]

After getting a new rear blade mentioned in another post and coupled with the fact I have a sore neck from crooning around to the rear using it- I got to wondering:
>>>>>>> how does the rear 3 point lift work? <<<<<<
I doesn't appear hydraulic as the arms come out of the sides of the rear end...
plus the controls don't quite work the same as the loader and other hydraulic type controls, its sort of finnicky trying to use it to blade a driveway.

Would a tip and tilt rig help an aging soul??

does that model have draft controls too? If so, this could be an issue for you. It must have taken me a week to figure out the draft and position controls on my tractor (the manual was sooooo helpful), and I'm sure I still don't have it right (by the gouge I left in my drive last snowfall). I found the rear blade to be really effective (without gauge wheels) when it is pulled and drags dirt with it. Other than that, my lack of skill or knowledge has lead me to believe that it was wasted money, other than for pulling dirt. I didn't care for it's snow removal qualities, because it overflowed with snow quickly.

Just my opinion, and I am not a tractor guru by any stretch of the imagination.

I'm thinking that my uncle's advice is as true for tractor attachments as it was for wood working tools. Although a tool may serve multiple purposes and do okay at them, it will never be as good as one designed for only one purpose. e.g. rear blade - snow plow.

 

[Gratz]

I have a J D 3203. I lift the 3 point with the hydraulics. I let go of handle and it goes forward and 3 point goes down as well. Do I adjust linkage, open or close valve under seat or go to tractor repair shop. Thank you. Gratz

 

[roadhunter]

I always had the same question. Somebody tried to tell me that some of the smaller CUT's have a different system like worm drive that controls the 3 point. I had a problem with my Bobcat tractor's 3 point and had no idea how it really worked inside.

My JCB has a external cylinder on the 3 point.

 

[bcp]

This may help.



Bruce

 

[ovrszd]

I have a J D 3203. I lift the 3 point with the hydraulics. I let go of handle and it goes forward and 3 point goes down as well. Do I adjust linkage, open or close valve under seat or go to tractor repair shop. Thank you. Gratz

I'm not personally familiar with that tractor. You might start a thread in the John Deere Owner/Operator forum and pose your question.

Regardless of whether it's "Position Control" or "1/4" 3pt or any other version that I know of, when you release the handle the 3pt should stop moving. I'm guessing yours is out of adjustment.

Again, pose this question in the John Deere section and someone will educate us both.

 

[Bavarian]

There are instructions in the Deere forum. I have a 4200 and had the same problem. Instructions were very helpful and was an easy fix. Have to lift the seat and possibly remove a cover.