oliver2-44 10,690 #26 Posted March 16, 2017 As Tankman mentioned a center mount grader blade works very well. I have on on a 322-8 with no extra weights and have been surprised at what it will move But I am looking for some rear weights. The type of soil matters a lot. My soil is sandy with just enough clay to make it hard as concrete when very dry. But 2 days to a week after a rain or a good watering it digs very easy. With any type of blade just the right soil moisture helps a lot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #27 Posted March 17, 2017 when i put my shed in last year, I ran the tiller over the spot to bust up the sod. but after that i just used my old C120 that is set up with down pressure to grade the ground. it also has ag tires and 50 lb wheel weights. I waited till the soil was moist which made it much easier to work with. like said above when the ground is dry it can be as hard as concrete. good luck eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599 #28 Posted March 17, 2017 13 hours ago, slim67 said: As a side note and not that its in the same league but I think the Farmall Cub uses its own style of " slot hitch" Gotta go dinners done! I need to do a search to see if a slot hitch is covered by a standard somewhere. A little bit of history. The 3 point system, as we know it today, was invented by Harry Ferguson. Ferguson, in 1926, had the 3 point system patented. So, the other ag manufacturers had to come up with their own design, even though they were thinking how great and simple the 3 point system was. In the early 50s, I think around 1953, Ford went to renew the patent and a federal judge said no, it was too important for the ag business not to be share with the industry. So, all manufacturers now could use the 3 point system. It became a standard for all implements, but with different category sizes depended on tractor hp ratings. There are five different hitch sizes, called categories. The higher category hitches have sturdier lift arms and larger connector pins. Category Tractor HP Top Link Pin Diameter* Lift Arm Pin Diameter 0 Up to 20 5⁄8 in 5⁄8 in 1 20 to 45 3⁄4 in 7⁄8 in 2 40 to 100 1 in 1⅛ in 3 80 to 225 1¼ in 1 7⁄16 in 4 180 + 1 3⁄4 in 2 in 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #29 Posted March 17, 2017 37 minutes ago, T-Mo said: I need to do a search to see if a slot hitch is covered by a standard somewhere. A little bit of history. The 3 point system, as we know it today, was invented by Harry Ferguson. Ferguson, in 1926, had the 3 point system patented. So, the other ag manufacturers had to come up with their own design, even though they were thinking how great and simple the 3 point system was. In the early 50s, I think around 1953, Ford went to renew the patent and a federal judge said no, it was too important for the ag business not to be share with the industry. So, all manufacturers now could use the 3 point system. It became a standard for all implements, but with different category sizes depended on tractor hp ratings. There are five different hitch sizes, called categories. The higher category hitches have sturdier lift arms and larger connector pins. Category Tractor HP Top Link Pin Diameter* Lift Arm Pin Diameter 0 Up to 20 5⁄8 in 5⁄8 in 1 20 to 45 3⁄4 in 7⁄8 in 2 40 to 100 1 in 1⅛ in 3 80 to 225 1¼ in 1 7⁄16 in 4 180 + 1 3⁄4 in 2 in That's a great post t-mo. I have used category 0 and 1 stuff before but never any of the bigger numbers. That stuff is no fun like the small stuff though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599 #30 Posted March 17, 2017 Slim, For the bigger category sizes, it's best to have one of these: http://www.deere.com/en_US/media/player/player.html?src=/cce/cuts_easeofuse/imatchautohitch/imatchautohitch_h.flv&autostart=true http://www.muttonpower.com/p-9694-john-deere-imatch-quick-hitch.aspx Makes it a lot easier to change out the heavier implements. A friend of mine made a category 0 quick hitch. category-0-IMatch-IMade.mp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,809 #31 Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, T-Mo said: Slim, For the bigger category sizes, it's best to have one of these: http://www.deere.com/en_US/media/player/player.html?src=/cce/cuts_easeofuse/imatchautohitch/imatchautohitch_h.flv&autostart=true http://www.muttonpower.com/p-9694-john-deere-imatch-quick-hitch.aspx Makes it a lot easier to change out the heavier implements. A friend of mine made a category 0 quick hitch. category-0-IMatch-IMade.mp4 That's the way to go but it's green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,465 #32 Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for the link - I may just copy that a bit for the D.... Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599 #33 Posted March 19, 2017 9 hours ago, Sarge said: Thanks for the link - I may just copy that a bit for the D.... Sarge I have a drawing of the iMatch quick hitch if you want one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,465 #34 Posted March 20, 2017 If the layout points fit the Cat 0 3pt standard - I'd be very interested in that drawing Terry if you have the time . I can easily build this stuff , given time and getting some other things out of the way in the shop right now . Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599 #35 Posted March 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Sarge said: If the layout points fit the Cat 0 3pt standard - I'd be very interested in that drawing Terry if you have the time . I can easily build this stuff , given time and getting some other things out of the way in the shop right now . Sarge You may have to do some tweaking, but this will fit any category 0 3 point hitch. iMatch_DWG_03212013.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,465 #36 Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks Terry , appreciate that....very specific details , which are necessary and rare . Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites