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3 PT Hitch for M

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Bobduck

10-21-2000 05:32:01




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I am considering putting a 3-pt hitch adapter on my Farmall M and am looking for any input.

Do they work as well as modern 3-pts?

Would like to hear from anyone with experience with one.

Also, any links or other ways of contacting various manufacturers.

Thanks.




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Randy

10-21-2000 20:32:34




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
I bought one of the Michigan 3 pts. for my H and I love it. It comes with twin heavy duty cylinders and bolts on in less than 30 minutes. And you still have use of the original drawbar too as you leave it on. He even puts steps on each side with tape walk for safety. It is well worth the price!!!!



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john d

10-21-2000 07:44:35




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
I have one and like it....even though it pales in comparison to a Saginaw. Mine DOES NOT allow the use of the original drawbar, and I miss it!

The lift-all (belly pump) hydraulic system on your M will handle a tremendous load on a 3pt hitch if the pump is in good shape. You may need to add more weight to the front end!

The single-acting nature of that system allows for pressure in only one direction, and can cause some frustration in determining implement depth, as noted in a post below. That problem can be solved with a 2-way valve, as the other poster mentioned, or by using "stop collars" snapped around the cylinder rods to control how far the cylinder retracts.

My 3pt is an inexpensive unit which would NOT be what I'd get if buying today! I've done some serious modifications on it, including relocating the cylinder, adding a larger cylinder, and making an adjustable stop for the rockshaft which controls depth to a very good degree.

You'll like the results with a quality hitch. Your tractor will be much more versatile!

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Bob R

10-21-2000 07:12:16




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
Ditto on Saginaw . Very nice welds .
Very nice . And complete with cylinders . The draw bar should fit too .



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Haas

10-21-2000 06:15:33




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
The problem with the 3 hitch on the M is that the hydraulic system is not designed for it. To make the hitch work the best, you will need to add a control valve and associated hoses to have decent control of the hitch. If you just connect to the belly pump and use the valve in it, it is only one way. Thus the hitch will just drop all the way when you release the pressure. To adjust the depth, you have to pick it part way back up.

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Haas

10-21-2000 06:14:44




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
The problem with the 3 hitch on the M is that the hydraulic system is not designed for it. To make the hitch work the best, you will need to add a control valve and associated hoses to have decent control of the hitch. If you just connect to the belly pump and use the valve in it, it is only one way. Thus the hitch will just drop all the way when you release the pressure. To adjust the depth, you have to pick it part way back up.

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RB

10-21-2000 05:43:32




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
Heres Saginaws for the M.IMHO the best you can get!



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sammy the RED

10-21-2000 05:35:58




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 Re: 3 PT Hitch for M in reply to Bobduck, 10-21-2000 05:32:01  
Saginaw Tractor sells them.



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