Components Three-point hitch

three-point linkage on ferguson 35 tractor.

the tractor , linkage painted gold. grey bars separate implement (a towing ball hitch) attached linkage.

the three-point hitch made of several components working together. these include tractor s hydraulic system, attaching points, lifting arms, , stabilizers.

three-point hitches composed of 3 movable arms. 2 lower arms—the hitch lifting arms—are controlled hydraulic system, , provide lifting, lowering, , tilting arms. upper center arm—called top link—is movable, not powered tractor s hydraulic system. each arm has attachment device connect implements hitch.

each hitch has attachment holes attaching implements, , implement has posts fit through holes. implement secured placing pin on ends of posts.

the hitch lifting arms powered tractor s own hydraulic system. hydraulic system controlled operator, , variety of settings available. draft control mechanism present in modern three-point hitch systems. draft of implement, amount of force taking pull implement, sensed on lower arms , hydraulic system automatically raises arms when draft increases , lowers arms when draft decreases.