The 3 Point Hitch System is the standard used hitch system on most tractors today. Refer to Drawing A below. The purpose of the system is for the attachment of your agricultural implements, as well as the adjustment of your implements. As shown in Drawing B below, the top link and the two lower lift arms are the primary make-up of the 3 point hitch system. If you, the tractor operator, need to lower, raise or tilt your agricultural implement, a simple adjustment of any one, or all three of the primary pieces is all that it takes.

Definitions CATEGORIES 0,1,2,3 & 4 = System used for classifying tractors by their drawbar horsepower.

Maximum Drawbar Horsepower Top Link Pin Diameter Draw Pin Diameter Lift Arm Spacing Cat. 0- up to 20 5/8" 5/8" 20" Cat 1- up to 45 3/4" 7/8" 26" Cat 2- 40 to 100 1" 1 1/8" 32" Cat 3- 80 to 225 1-1/4" 1-7/16" 38" Cat 4- 180 to 400 1 3/4" 2" 46" Drawing A Drawing B