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Hitch
Fixing pin
Hitch pin
(3) Hitch and Drawbar (optional)
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When attaching towing equipments, use the hitch
or drawbar. DO NOT use the 3-point linkage or
other parts. If so, the tractor could turnover.
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Insert the hitch pin and snap pin correctly after
attaching/detaching equipment.
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DO NOT exceed the maximum permissible
vertical and horizontal load as below.
Snap pin
Drawbar
①
Hitch
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Vertical load : 900kg (1984 lbs)
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Horizontal load : 3600kg (7937 lbs)
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Drawbar (w/clevis)
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It is used to tow the equipments having 2 axles.
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It is available to adjust the length of the draw bar
after removing snap pin and lock-pin in the right
figure. After adjusting, assemble the pins firmly.
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Vertical load : 400kg (when pulled) (882 lbs)
575kg (when pushed) (1268 lbs)
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Horizontal load : 2800kg (6173 lbs)
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Pulling from the tractor rear axle or any point above the axle may cause the tractor
to overturn. Use always the drawbar or hitch for pulling work.
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Do not tow equipment without brakes, weighing more than twice the tractor weight.
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When locking the hitch or drawbar with pin after aligning to the towing equipment,
apply the parking brake and stop the engine.
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Before transporting equipment on public roads, make sure you comply with your
local traffic regulation.
Caution
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Technically permissible towable mass(es) are as below according to type of coupling.
Hitch
Drawbar (w/clevis)
Unbraked towable mass
1800kg
1400kg
Independently braked towable mass
3600kg
2800kg
Inertia-braked towable mass
3600kg
2800kg
Hydraulic or pneumatic braked towable mass
N/A
N/A
Hitch pin
Clevis(optional)