Posted by Rick Cook on February 25, 1998 at 22:45:26:
In Reply to: Re: John Deer Model "M" attachements posted by JerryU on February 25, 1998 at 04:21:08:
: Sorry I'm late in this post.
: Regarding the three point, my father in law bought a Worksaver 3 PT , like the ones sold by YT, and put it on. So far he has used a 7' back blade and a single point ditch plow with no problems. He is adapting an old bush hog for use this summer. All in all it is a pretty simple, yet sturdy device that does not destroy the original hitching setup.
: The only drawback is that the spacing between the drawbar arms is fixed. So far not a problem.
: If you have the run of the mill three point accessories - blade, scoop, mower, etc. It seems to be a good setup.
: Checkout the Worksaver site on the web for details.
: JerryU
Thanks for the answer. I had originally posted in the JD section but didn't hear from anyone in a while so I thought I would broaden my horizons.
I did check out the Worksaver site. Very nice. I am waiting to see if they will send me more info, Hopefully a photo so I can put all the pieces together in my head as to how it works.
Three questions:
1) Where do I find the 3 pt kits that YT is selling? Must have overlooked it so far.
2) Read somewhere, can't remember at the moment where, that conversion kits for the "M" had and inherently weak top link because of where it attached to the casting. Is this the case with your father-in-law's tractor?
3)My model "M" only lifts the draw bar. How does your father-in-law's tractor get the hydraulics to force the backblade or the plow down?
Thanks for putting up with my inquisition.
Rick