3 point hitch top link question

[gwdixon]

I have a feeling I will be getting the tilt in the near future. For what little work I do with the BB, I can do it manually now but I have been fighting back pain for a while now and dont expect it to get any better. I'm sure as soon as I start using it a little more frequent than I do now, I'll get tired of the turning by hand. Do you guys use the tilt for any 3 point lifting? Meaning, say there is a root/small stump. Is it a bad idea to lower the tilt and try to pull the root/stump straight up? Bad idea?

I don't think the "tilt" hydraulic cylinder would be damaged by doing what you describe. The hydraulic pump would go into relief before the limits were reached. But it is not designed to do that job.

But why not just use the 3PH itself for lifting? That is what it is designed to do and it will provide a much stronger lift.

 

[MX Dad]

That makes sense. I didnt think about the limitations of the lift on the tilt cylinder.