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Larry

02-28-2003 15:38:47

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I recently bought a Ford 7000 tractor with a category 2 3pt hitch. I have some implements from my old tractor that I would like to continue to use mostly because of cost. For instance, a middle buster that I don't use too much. Now however, the height of the arms are too high for that. It won't even hit the ground. Anyone ever hear of some kind of adapter to solve this problem.

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Larry

03-01-2003 09:39:26

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

Thanks for all the responses.

I have read the manuals. It is not the top link. The arms will not go down any lower that I can see except possibly by changing which holes are used. It will work fine with new equipment I am buying for hay work.

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Gary Mckenzie

03-01-2003 07:08:57

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

I have seen this problem before, after much head scratching I realized that the tractor had been bought from a state surplus auction, it was originally equipped with low profile turf tires. The dealer that repainted and sold the tractor neglected to install the correct lift links and the 3pt would stop about 3' from the ground.The owner made some adapters from sqare stock and they worked okay.

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JD70Jim

03-01-2003 06:52:16

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

Usually, whenever something like that happens to me I quickly come to the conclusion that I HAVEN'T READ THE OWMER'S MANUAL and I go and get the book and look---the problem has already been thought of and there's even INSTRUCTIONS!

Usually, it is the instructions printed in the implement owner's manual that are most helpful, but I can also. usually find the same "how to" set of instructions concerning those adjustments in the tractor book as well.

Did you read yours?

If FORD tractors come without this highly informative and useful instruction, I would be pleased to know.

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Jack S

03-01-2003 13:56:38

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Re: Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to JD70Jim, 03-01-2003 06:52:16

Always one in every crowd.

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matthew

03-01-2003 04:17:50

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

Larry, you have the type of problem that I can only dream about. There is no wife in the world that could argue logically that you do not need a new tractor (or at least a new plow) if your plow won't touch the ground. When this happens, I get my wife to observer the obvious problem. And every few years I'll find a situation where she will walk away without saying a word, which is what I would expect to happen if my plow did not touch the ground. This is as close as I ever come to full authorization to go buy a tractor. However, it is imperative that you act immediately and go purchase a tractor right away (Times like these is why all the homework of keeping up with every tractor for sale within 200 miles is necessary and really pays off - hope you've done your homework). If I hesitate, she will invariably come back and ask me something such as "did you let the lifting thing down all the way" and mess up a perfectly good opprotunity to as least get a new plow out of the situation.

Of couse we all know that you might be able to screw the lift arms down or find another hole in the arms to pin the lift links or even let the lifting thing down all the way, but all this thinking and doing can wait till another day. Go buy the tractor that you obviously cannot live without.

ps. That was a good idea to post the question on this board. I'll have to remember that. My wife would think I was seriously looking for alternative solutions. Personally, I think a for sale sign on a tractor should be enough justification. But, facts are helpful in keeping the peace.

I hope all those other wise guys with thier suggestions did not spoil your plan.

good luck

matthew

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paul

02-28-2003 22:40:51

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

As the others say, there is something wrong. There should not be any difference. Are you also using a cat 2 top link, I believe they are longer, you might have your implements twisted upward with a short top link?

I use very many cat 1 implements with my Ford 7700 - same basic tractor, works fine. You know you can screw both arms down lower, one side has a crank, the other you need to pull the pin. There also may be several holes to connect the lower arms to the pick-up arms. Do you have all this set right?

--->Paul

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Hugh MacKay

02-28-2003 19:19:57

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

Working depth of any implement shouldn't be affected. There should be ample adjustment in your hitch. Farm supply stores sell bushings to adapt. My concern on a heavy draft implement, would be damage to implement

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James

02-28-2003 18:11:13

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Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to Larry, 02-28-2003 15:38:47

Are you sure your lift arms are adjusted down fully?

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kjm

03-01-2003 05:32:05

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Re: Re: Category 1 implements on Category 2 tractor in reply to James, 02-28-2003 18:11:13

something is wrong,probly the top link. I have used catI on a catIII tractor with no trouble at all.

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