[Ford-ferguson] 8n 3 point hitch capacity

[Mike Sloane]

You can probably put enough weight on the hitch so that the front of the 
tractor comes off the ground when you raise the hitch. Putting that much 
weight on the hitch and running with it raised will put a LOT of strain 
on the tractor's hydraulic system, possibly encouraging early failure. 
You might be better off with some old fashioned cast iron or home made 
wheel weights.

What most people don't understand is that rear weight helps tractor 
traction in snow somewhat, but snow chains of the duo-grip type make all 
the difference in the world. (Regular chains will just slip between the 
lugs on ag tires, but the duo-grip stay on top.) I maintain two miles of 
hilly dirt lane, so I have some experience in this matter...

See <http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/other_machinery/fordcab2.html> 
for an image of my Ford 860 rigged up for winter snow clearing. Before I 
went to truck mounted plows, this was my main tool for clearing the road.

Mike

Steve Weber wrote:
> Hi folks.  What is the lifting capacity of the hitch on an 8N?  I need 
> weight for traction when scooping snow this winter.  The tires were 
> filled, but one leaked and rotted the rim, so I want to go another way.
> 
> I work for a cast iron boiler manufacturer and can get a warranty return 
> boiler for free and am thinkingg about hanging it off the back.  Any 
> idea how much weight would be appropriate?
> 
> Thanks, Steve in NW Indiana
> 
> 

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