Yt359 cat I hitch?

[Macinnis]

Is the 59hp yt359 really a cat 1 hitch?

It痴 on my list of top three tractors, and one of the implements I plan on using most is cat II only.

If I can稚 get that implement, then I may as well downgrade to a 50hp tractor and save on some implements.

Thanks,

 

[raybender]

Is the 59hp yt359 really a cat 1 hitch?

Itç—´ on my list of top three tractors, and one of the implements I plan on using most is cat II only.

If I can稚 get that implement, then I may as well downgrade to a 50hp tractor and save on some implements.

Thanks,

it is category 1

 

[Macinnis]

Thank you for the confirmation.

 

[TSO]

How can Implement be cat 2 only? Can you specify?

 

[Macinnis]

I am still in my research stage and don’t have any equipment yet, so ...

But this says cat 2 only.

FM-96H PTO Flail Mower (96")

Could this go on a cat 1 hitch?

 

[TSO]

The main difference between a cat 1 and a cat 2 is the PIN size. The pin holes for the three-point on cat 1 are smaller than cat 2. You cannot fit the larger pin of a cat 2 into the smaller ball ends of a cat 1 tractor. However, you CAN fit the smaller pin of the Cat 1 into the Cat 2 implement mounting holes. You'll use bushings in the holes of the Cat 2 implement so that the smaller Cat 1 pins aren't "loose" when you mount the flail.

So... Yes, you can certainly use that Cat 2 flail on a Cat 1 tractor.

However, your issue might come down to HP. I run a 90" Ford 918h flail on my Massey 1652. I "might" be able to run a 96" flail, but this size tractor is better suited to 7'ish feet instead of 8'ish feet of width.

If you're going to be doing a lot of mowing with that flail, I would recommend you step up to the next size machine.

 

[Peter 315]

So... Yes, you can certainly use that Cat 2 flail on a Cat 1 tractor.:confused3: You can use Cat 1 on a Cat 2 NOT Cat 2 on Cat 1

 

[majorwager]

raybender, really like that Yanmar tractor, did you buy in Geneva? Easily convert CAT2 implement to CAT1 lower links w/ reducer bushing.


EDIT: My error, reversed the scenario. Mea Culpa. Fortunate to be in the company of infallible and graciously perfect folks.

 

[Oldoak]

You can NOT mount category 2 implements on a category 1 tractor. Unless the pins on the category 2 implements can be changed to category 1 pins.

But you can mount category 1 implements on a category 2 tractor, with the use of bushings.

 

[Peter 315]

raybender, really like that Yanmar tractor, did you buy in Geneva? Easily convert CAT2 implement to CAT1 lower links w/ reducer bushing. I do it frequently.

How do you put a smaller bushing on a bigger diameter pin :confused3: CAT 2 WILL work on CAT 1 with a bushing BUT Cat 2 WILL NEVER FIT IN A CAT 1 LOWER ARM

 

[Tractorable]

How do you put a smaller bushing on a bigger diameter pin :confused3: CAT 2 tractor WILL work on CAT 1 implement with a bushing BUT Cat 2 implement WILL NEVER FIT IN A CAT 1 tractor LOWER ARM

Fixed it....for clarity.....

 

[Peter 315]

Fixed it....for clarity.....

THANKS

 

[raybender]

The manual for YT347/359 suggest the largest mower is 7', so an 8' mower may be more than what the tractor can handle.

I attached screenshots of the relevant pages.

 

[majorwager]

Ray,

My MX and your tractor are similar in size and lifting capacity. I use a Befco 9 ft 2 " finish mower with no issues, about 1500 lbs w/o looking up the exact spec.

 

[Macinnis]

Thank you everyone.

 

[V53]

What would be the largest rotary mower that you'd want to pull with the YT359.

 

[majorwager]

V53,
The seven ft single gearbox twin swinging blade is very inefficient. To much time lapse between cutting surface contact. You can purchase a semi- trail model, 8 ft or even 10 ft that transfers weight back onto cutter. 10 ft may scalp on uneven terrain. Also 7 ft produces excessive windrows. Take a look at Kodiak brand rotary cutters for comparison and hp required ratings.

Beaver Valley Supply .com has kodiak literature, specs, photos, prices for comparison.

 

[V53]

V53,
The seven ft single gearbox twin swinging blade is very inefficient. To much time lapse between cutting surface contact. You can purchase a semi- trail model, 8 ft or even 10 ft that transfers weight back onto cutter. 10 ft may scalp on uneven terrain. Also 7 ft produces excessive windrows. Take a look at Kodiak brand rotary cutters for comparison and hp required ratings.

Beaver Valley Supply .com has kodiak literature, specs, photos, prices for comparison.

Thanks for the information. I might look into Titan, since it's made locally here in Tennessee. I think they split from Kodiak, so it would be good to compare the two

 

[TSO]

I used to pull a twin blade 8' pull-style mower with my Massey 1652 (which is very close in spec to this Yanmar)... It handled it fine. But a flail can be a bit more demanding.

I sold that mower and only use the 90" flail now.

 

[countrybumpkin]

How do you put a smaller bushing on a bigger diameter pin :confused3: CAT 2 WILL work on CAT 1 with a bushing BUT Cat 2 WILL NEVER FIT IN A CAT 1 LOWER ARM

Replace the cat 2 pin with a cat 1 so it fits inside the cat 1 arm, then cat 1 to cat 2 bushings where the pin goes through the implement. Would require two bushings on each pin, or use a dual category pin with one bushing on each side.