Clevis or hammerstrap for drawbar on M7040

[TractorTech]

The drawbar will only be weakened by a weld across it. That is also why to never weld across a car/truck/trailer frame...like when installing or repairing leaf springs.

The user will have to evaluate how to deal with such a drawbar and the circumstance under which it will be used.

Actually, my preferred way to hook up clevis-style implements or trailers is by using a cross drawbar across the lower lift arms of the 3PH. They come in Cat 1 or Cat 2.

CountyLine Cross Drawbar, Category 0 with Category 1 Pins | TractorSupply

Good way to flip a tractor over if you don't know what you're doing and raise up the 3 point above the axle centerline. Of course you could get the lock that manufacturers suggest but no on installs. These are good for small Hp and low load.

 

[Fallon]

Good way to flip a tractor over if you don't know what you're doing and raise up the 3 point above the axle centerline. Of course you could get the lock that manufacturers suggest but no on installs. These are good for small Hp and low load.

They have no down pressure, so can jump up & upset your center of gravity in many situations like braking when going downhill.

I use a 3pt to 2" receiver adapter to move my various trailers around. But I'm always cautious & on pretty level ground. I wouldn't use it on rough ground, steep ground, or on a road or anywhere i would have to stop suddenly. But it works for a few hundred yards on easy ground around the house.