What am I missing

[Lockport]

What would occupy this slot next to my 3PH height lever? This is a 2012 CK35 in white.

 

[DK35vince]

That is where the draft control lever is on my Kioti DK.
May have been an option on the CT/CK models.

 

[jeff9366]

Draft Control.

Used when employing Moldboard Plows, sometimes with heavy Box Blades. As Moldboard Plows are now seldom employed, Draft Control is an option on many compact tractor models. Big Ag tractors retain Draft Control as standard equipment.

I ordered optional Draft Control on my Kubota L3560. It is a $500 kit, dealer installed.


TBN ARCHIVE: tractor draft control site:tractorbynet.com - Google Search

 

[VictorW]

My CK30hst doesn't have it nor was it an option. My old Ford 8n did though.

 

[Lockport]

OK, yes I'm sure it wasn't available in this series.

Thanks all!

 

[1965]

My 2008 CK 30 has the draft control knob although it is pretty flimsy and doesn't maintain the level well. I like to use it for maintaining the ride height of my bush hog when I have to raise and lower it over ditches.

 

[ozley]

My 2008 CK 30 has the draft control knob although it is pretty flimsy and doesn't maintain the level well. I like to use it for maintaining the ride height of my bush hog when I have to raise and lower it over ditches.

I think you are missing what draft control is for.

 

[motownbrowne]

I think you are missing what draft control is for. ��

Either that or he's talking about the little knobby that allows you to prevent the three point from going any lower. That's what i use mine for: set the bush hog at the right height. Then after lifting it over obstacles it drops back to the right place.

 

[ch1ch2]

My 2008 CK 30 has the draft control knob although it is pretty flimsy and doesn't maintain the level well. I like to use it for maintaining the ride height of my bush hog when I have to raise and lower it over ditches.

I think he hit the nail on the head.
It may not be what it was designed for but it does a great job of lifting without moving your settings.

 

[1965]

On my CK 30 there is a little knurled knob in the location the OP showed that is attached to a piece that goes across to the 3 point hitch arm lift /lower lever and can be moved up and down and tightened to stop where the 3 point hitch lever stops. I believed it was the draft control, is it not? If not then what is it? Are you not allowed to use it for anything else but plowing? I don't want to break any tractor draft laws but I don't do any plowing and would hate to have a good feature go to waste.

 

[Wagtail]

Has anyone mentioned that it could be for the Draft Control lever yet?

 

[Fallon]

The knob below the 3pt control is just a adjustable stop. It's not draft control. Draft conrol is usually another lever next to the 3pt position control. When pulling a plow & you encounter a rock or really hard dirt, it will put a huge load on the 3pt & end up causing the toplink to push into the tractor really hard. The tractor side mount is attached to an override lever that will cause the 3pt to lift up automatically so that you can keep going past the obstacle, then automatically lower back down when past the hard stuff. The draft control lever enables this functionality & how sensitive it is to increased pressure.

I hear it's also handy for similar funcationality on box blades. Will lift the box a bit when you are about to loose traction if you have it properly adjusted.

 

[1965]

The knob below the 3pt control is just a adjustable stop. It's not draft control. Draft conrol is usually another lever next to the 3pt position control. When pulling a plow & you encounter a rock or really hard dirt, it will put a huge load on the 3pt & end up causing the toplink to push into the tractor really hard. The tractor side mount is attached to an override lever that will cause the 3pt to lift up automatically so that you can keep going past the obstacle, then automatically lower back down when past the hard stuff. The draft control lever enables this functionality & how sensitive it is to increased pressure.

I hear it's also handy for similar funcationality on box blades. Will lift the box a bit when you are about to loose traction if you have it properly adjusted.

Thanks for the clear explanation, I was clearly misinformed and now I know my tractor does not have it. I don't really have a use for draft control but at least now I know what it is when I hear folks talking about it. That's why I like TBN, guys like you willing to explain and share your knowledge.

 

[powerscol]

Bobcat never offered a draft control as an option as far as I know. Its just and empty slot for us. I use it to spray lube the 3pt lift control bushings, etc.

BTW has anyone found a better locking knob for the lift control limit stops? Mine either get jammed, or loosen up during repeated use like lifting and setting my sickle mower.

 

[1965]

Yes, the one on mine is also kinda sucky, I think I will make one up that is a little more effective. It doesn't look too difficult just has to loosen and tighten better than whats on there.