3 point hitch capacity

Keith RE · Oct 1, 2010

What is the lift capacity of a 3 point hitch on a 1966 IH 504

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Allan in NE · Oct 1, 2010

A lot.

That hitch will probably lift the entire tractor. :>)

Allan

Allan in NE · Oct 1, 2010

A lot.

That hitch will probably lift the entire tractor. :>)

Allan

Keith RE · Oct 1, 2010

Will it lift a 48 ft transport trailer that is empty.??

State of Jefferson · Oct 1, 2010

The issue you'll most likely run into is keeping the front tires on the ground. I went to pick up a new plow with my SMTA before I had the front weights on. When I lifted the 3 point, the front end lifted instead. Took about 400# of counter weight to keep er down.

Ben

Janicholson · Oct 1, 2010

Probably 90% of tractor wt. But being safe means that the steering wheels need at least 20% of the weight to steer reliably, and then only for off road use, or low speeds (10mph or less).
A 45foot trailer is OK if it is ballanced on axle location to put solid but managable toung Wt. on the tow vehicle. Brakes are another factor of usability. Two rear wheels with modest load on them do not stop, in a controlable manor, a 30 ton load. Jim

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