Does Draft mode work (is it active) on a Rake implement?

Massey135 · Mar 4, 2017

When spreading hay leftovers from big bales, I want the rake to "stay down" while raking. I am using my Massey 135 to rake for first time and would like to know what to expect. Should I leave Draft Mode only for plowing (under ground) and not above ground?

Bob · Mar 4, 2017

Since you are not operating a ground-engaging plow why not think outside the box and go with "position control"?

Just for giggles.

495man · Mar 5, 2017

Position control is used 99.9% of the time.

Draft control is so over rated.

Drop the rake all the way down on position control, if it digs i, lift it up slightly.

DavidP, South Wales · Mar 5, 2017

Hi, the DRAFT control lever varies the tractor's 3-point linkage response to compressive forces in the top link generated by ploughing or by other soil engaging implements where the depth requires controlling. On the 135 upwards the DRAFT lever should be legt in the fully raised position. Your rake should only be used on the POSITION control lever and set accordingly.
DavidP, South Wales

Massey135 · Mar 5, 2017

OK Bob, let me pose my question this way: Does draft mode give you "down pressure" on a rear rake (opposed to the rake "floating") ?

ptfarmer · Mar 5, 2017

The 3 point doesn't have down pressure it just has the ability to lift, if you are having problems with the rake jumping/skipping over objects you need to add some weight to the rake. The weight of the implement is the only "down pressure" the 3 point has no matter how you set the controls. With my 6' 3 point blade on my 135 I have around 300 lbs of ballast on it to help keep it from jumping/skipping around.

JoeM(GA) · Mar 5, 2017

No it wouldn't. When using draft mode, the lift reacts to the top link being pushed in due to too much pressure feedback from the implement.As a plow bites too deeply and begins to hold the tractor back and breaking traction, the linkage in front of the top link will move the mechanism inside the lift housing lifting the lift just enough to allow the top link to return to a normal amount of tension. The speed of this reaction is controlled my the draft speed adjustment by your right foot.

ptfarmer · Mar 5, 2017

(quoted from post at 18:09:50 03/05/17) No it wouldn't. When using draft mode, the lift reacts to the top link being pushed in due to too much pressure feedback from the implement.As a plow bites too deeply and begins to hold the tractor back and breaking traction, the linkage in front of the top link will move the mechanism inside the lift housing lifting the lift just enough to allow the top link to return to a normal amount of tension. The speed of this reaction is controlled my the draft speed adjustment by your right foot.

That is true, but it does not have the ability to put any down pressure on a implement. All it can do is lift, and control the position from going lower. When the draft is being used on underground engaging implements like a plow it will raise the plow as you described. But when the load on the top link is relieved the plow will drop back down to the depth no deeper than it was set at. On non-ground (above ground) engaging equipment like a rake, bush hog, etc you put the draft control lever all the way up, and only use the position control.

Roy in UK · Mar 6, 2017

The lift cylinder for the three point linkage inside the back end of the tractor is single acting, i.e. the ram cannot apply any downward pressure.

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