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If I don’t stall the engine and the tires don't lose traction, what will give first: clutch? gears? 3 point? I am amazed at the power in first gear. Assuming all components are in factory new condition (which they are not):
1- On level ground (nominal factory weight and distribution) without a 3pt implement, proper hitching, it will lose traction first. On a hill, or with lifted implements, or with the wrong hitching, the front end will lift. Also, with improper hitching (or on a hill), it can tip over. 2- Then assuming that you add weight (load tires, etc.) to keep traction (and this assumes you add it in such a way as to keep the front down, which is not trivial with a short, light, tractor), you’ll then stall the engine before you break something. However, if your clutch in not up to par, then you might slip the clutch first. 3-Swap engines/add nitrous/supercharger/etc. (and clutches) to about 70+ hp or so, add Sherman reduction unit, more weight, then second gear in the transmission is probably the weakest link, but in first gear, all other components (gears, cases, bearings, shafts, axles) are then about equally susceptable to breaking.
4-You are not likely to overpower the 3pt J2
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