Technical Details for the PTO

The 3-point hitch provides a convenient means of attaching rear-mounted equipment to the tractor. This hitch can be used on X700 Series tractors and also on X400/X500 HDGT Series tractors.
- Hitch is raised and lowered with tractor hydraulic control lever
- Right screw-type draft arm height adjuster makes it easy to level or tilt three-point-hitch-mounted equipment
- Hitch is equipped with depth stop that works independently of tractor's mower cut height adjustment for added convenience and versatility
- The depth stop must be locked up when transporting attachments

Lower arm lift specifications (category 1 hitch):
- Maximum low point above ground = 8.5-in. (216 mm)
- Minimum high point above ground = 21.5-in. (546 mm)
- Minimum lift range = 13-in. (330 mm)
- Lift capacity 12-in. behind hitch balls = 450 lb. (204 kg)

3-point hitch compatibility
- BM22286 category 1 3-point hitch (X400/X500 HDGT's, X700's) replaces BM21801 and is compatible in all applications in which it was used
- Compatible with 60-in. 7-IronTM Mower Deck
- BM21801 category 1 3-point hitch can be updated to have the same components as BM22286 with a M156163 shoulder pin and 14M7296 nut to replace the pin at the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder; needed to handle the extra weight of the 60-in. 7-Iron Mower Deck