Question on draft control

Arkinsaw Dave · Mar 25, 2009

On the back of my Mahindra 6520 where the top link attaches to the tractor there is a bracket with three possible holes to attach the top link. From what I have read in the manual this has something to do with the draft control when plowing ect. Can anyone tell me which hole I should for plowing or does it really make that much of a difference??? thank you.

RWolf · Mar 25, 2009

Yes it does make a difference. It depends on the ground engaging equipment you're using and how sensitive you need for your draft. As you've read in your manual draft control allows you to keep your impliment at the same depth regardless of the terrain your crossing. Most of the time you will use the center hole but it may be necessary to change depending on your circumstance.

Arkinsaw Dave · Mar 25, 2009

Thank you for the info....

Opti-Mist · Mar 25, 2009

As the other poster noted, it depends on the draft load. The top hole for heavy loads, middle for intermediate, and bottom for light loads.

Arkinsaw Dave · Mar 26, 2009

Thank you.
............what about doing something like bush hogging, does it matter which hole you use there since the draft control would be turned off??

RWolf · Mar 26, 2009

Nope doesn't matter. I usually keep mine in the center hole.

Arkinsaw Dave · Mar 26, 2009

Great!! thanks for the info!!

intel · Mar 26, 2009

Opt-Mist, i think my book says the opposite, Top hole is for light loads bottom is for heavy loads. I will double check.

kebo · Mar 26, 2009

Arkinsaw Dave said:
Thank you.
............what about doing something like bush hogging, does it matter which hole you use there since the draft control would be turned off??

Draft control is only useful for ground engaging implements, and even then I don't believe that every type of ground engaging implement can make use of it.

MtnViewRanch · Mar 26, 2009

intel said:
Opt-Mist, i think my book says the opposite, Top hole is for light loads bottom is for heavy loads. I will double check.

My 7520 is like this. Top hole is most sensitive while bottom hole is least sensitive. If you plowing in hard ground, you should be using the bottom hole.