[AT] 3pt mower top link

Mike Sloane mikesloane at verizon.net
Sat Aug 28 10:18:54 PDT 2010


Yes, Dean, that is what I meant when I wrote "loose link" between the 
mower and the top link.

My Woods finish mower has 4 caster wheels and just "floats" behind the 
tractor. This is by far the best arrangement.

Mike

On 8/28/2010 12:10 PM, Dean VP wrote:
> Many manufactures use two short parallel bars hooked to each side of the normal top link attaching
> point and the top link. These two parallel bars become under tension when the implement is lifted
> but allows the implement to float and follow the terrain when down. However, unlike a chain the
> amount of travel is limited to the length of the bars if the tractor is tending to go over
> backwards. Much safer than a chain.
>
> Dean VP
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>



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