Spiveyman
Platinum Member
sandman2234 said:One lesson I thought I might add, since reversing the dirt scoop was mentioned, is that three point hitches and the lift arms are made for pulling, not pushing. You can push with them, but be warned that they will bend and once bent, are a pain to fix, and worse to pay to replace. If you reverse the dirt scoop, just be careful that you don't try to overdo it. The dirt scoop isn't the only thing to be careful on that with. Backing into something with the bush hog, or trying to backgrade with a box blade also will do it. Just remember that the lift arms, or the uprights on your implements are made for pulling, and when you put the tractor in reverse, you need to be careful with just how much pressure you put on it. Most tractor owners do push with the lift arms, but experience goes a long way and I just thought you should be warned of the dangers of the reverse gear.
David from jax
Thanks for this warning!!! I just got a new BB and have heard about people using it in reverse for "dozing." I was anxious to get her out and give it a try. So how fragile are we talking here? I have a Ford 6610 - the lift arms look pretty stout, but I sure don't want to destroy them.