x700 3 point hitch compatibility

msengstock · Mar 11, 2008

Hello,

I have a x728 which is getting a 3 point hitch and box scraper in two weeks, I know its a limited category 1 hitch which after tons of research I find it can
mean its either a Cat. 0 (20 in spacing) with Cat 1 pins or It's a Cat
1 but is limited in that low profile attachments must be used (such as
the Deere L suffixed attachments) because of the limited ground
clearance. Does any one know which is correct, or is it both?

And regardless, does anyone here have a similar tractor and have
successfully used third part implements, such as the King Kutter XB
attachments? I've asked the manufacturers of some of these implements
and they don't really know if their gear will fit, they jsut say that
their "modified Cat 1" implements are Cat 1 pins with Cat 0 spacing -
and they say nothing of ground clearance.

A database of some sort would be awesome of what brand implement will work as it should with which tractor's implementation of "limited cat 1" - but that's asking too much I suppose.

Anyway, sorry to make my first post so long winded.

Mike

cdhd2001 · Mar 11, 2008

msengstock said:
Hello,

I have a x728 which is getting a 3 point hitch and box scraper in two weeks, I know its a limited category 1 hitch which after tons of research I find it can
mean its either a Cat. 0 (20 in spacing) with Cat 1 pins or It's a Cat
1 but is limited in that low profile attachments must be used (such as
the Deere L suffixed attachments) because of the limited ground
clearance. Does any one know which is correct, or is it both?

And regardless, does anyone here have a similar tractor and have
successfully used third part implements, such as the King Kutter XB
attachments? I've asked the manufacturers of some of these implements
and they don't really know if their gear will fit, they jsut say that
their "modified Cat 1" implements are Cat 1 pins with Cat 0 spacing -
and they say nothing of ground clearance.

A database of some sort would be awesome of what brand implement will work as it should with which tractor's implementation of "limited cat 1" - but that's asking too much I suppose.

Anyway, sorry to make my first post so long winded.

Mike

My JD 2305 is pretty similar to the x700.

I have cat 1 pins. I can use cat 0 or cat 1 spacing implements. Limited means you don't have as high a lift as a standard cat 1. My box blade is standard cat 1 and lifts about 8" off the ground.

msengstock · Mar 12, 2008

cdhd2001 said:
My JD 2305 is pretty similar to the x700.

I have cat 1 pins. I can use cat 0 or cat 1 spacing implements. Limited means you don't have as high a lift as a standard cat 1. My box blade is standard cat 1 and lifts about 8" off the ground.

Thanks, that's helpful, the box blade I have on order is the Frontier BB1048L. The price was rediculously high - about twice what a standard box blade at Tractor Supply costs, which is what is causing me to look at third party implements for future purchases.

ChuckinNH · Mar 12, 2008

I would think that the KK "XB" series would work fine, as would the Estate series from Woods. Woodsonline.com does list the compatibility of their implements more clearly than most. Landpride also has many implements that would be fine. Another source might be Tuffline. Good luck in your shopping.

msengstock · Mar 12, 2008

Thanks, I'll look into those.

test · Mar 15, 2008

Hello,

I have an X475 w/3pt hitch w/HDAP tires. Went to TSC and bought a 5' King Cutter Scraper. The top link was too short to match up so I bought a pair of about 4" trailer links to use as an extension on the top link. I now use the rig to plow snow. I pile it anywhere from 3-5' high. Had to add 80 lb counterweight in the front of the tractor for steering. Too much weight hanging off the back. Hope this helps.