International 350 utility fast hitch float control

[Jonesme]

I have a two bottom fast hitch plow, and it doesn’t want to dig in to turn the dirt. It doesn’t have a top link so I cannot change the pitch of the plow. I read online that there’s a float capability on the fast hitch by changing some pens around. I could not find any information in the Manuel and was checking to see if anybody has any suggestions. Thanks for the help.

 

[Janicholson]

Under the lift cylinder there is a cross (left right) 3/4 inch pin that can be removed for float. If it has a "D" handle to the left of the seat it is a poor attempt at traction control, Moving it to various positions can enhance the pitch of the plow. Hitch and Fast Hitch connection wear can also let an implement sag to a wrong pitch. Sharpening or replacing the shares (and points if it has them) on the underside to make them more aggressively sharp so they don't ride upward is another component to check. Last issue is dry clay and impossible conditions to get it to go in the ground.
A 350U will play with a 2 bottom plow. I own one and have plowed hundreds of acres in nasty yellow clay with 3-14s on the hitch. Jim

 

[used red MN]

What kind of ground are you trying to plow? Is dry and hard? Throw away shears don’t have the prominent lead points like the old type had. You may need to sharpen the point and edge a bit with a hand grinder to get them to cut in and suck down. That is a light plow, on hard ground the throw aways rely on the heavier weight of the newer larger plow frames to help them penetrate.

 

[560Dennis]

Let’s see details of of shares in a photo and your work , that way correcting will take Les time

 

[MARK ROBKE]

I have a two bottom fast hitch plow, and it doesn’t want to dig in to turn the dirt. It doesn’t have a top link so I cannot change the pitch of the plow. I read online that there’s a float capability on the fast hitch by changing some pens around. I could not find any information in the Manuel and was checking to see if anybody has any suggestions. Thanks for the help.

The pin Janicholson is talking about is the fast hitch 'down pressure' pin. He is correct: it must be removed to plow-in fact there is hardly ever any need for down pressure except maybe using a back blade. Also, on the fast hitch receivers there are 2 holes for a pin on each side-that pin should be in the rear hole or just removed. That allows the receivers to flex and allow the plow points to angle down. And also, like he says, your plow points and shares must be in good condition to plow. Mark.

 

[Jonesme]

Thanks for the information. I will give them a try when I am out at the farm next weekend

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Thanks for the information. I will give them a try when I am out at the farm next weekend

How about answering the questions about the ground conditions and the condition of the plow? Those are every bit as important, if not more important, than removing any pins.

Honestly I think you're ultimately beating your head against a wall, because you're using the wrong plow with the wrong tractor. Fast Hitch plows for 300/350 Utility tractors had a top link that let you adjust the pitch of the plow to get it to dig in. It's necessary because the tractor is too low to the ground for the pitch control on the Farmall tractors.

 

[Brendon-KS]

How about answering the questions about the ground conditions and the condition of the plow? Those are every bit as important, if not more important, than removing any pins.

Honestly I think you're ultimately beating your head against a wall, because you're using the wrong plow with the wrong tractor. Fast Hitch plows for 300/350 Utility tractors had a top link that let you adjust the pitch of the plow to get it to dig in. It's necessary because the tractor is too low to the ground for the pitch control on the Farmall tractors.

The Farmall 350 does not have any kind of pitch control on the hitch - they had the mechanical traction control system rather than the pitch adjustment cylinder. My IH 2-point disk has a crank adjustment to level it front-to-back since there is no provisions for that on my tractor.

 

[MARK ROBKE]

How about answering the questions about the ground conditions and the condition of the plow? Those are every bit as important, if not more important, than removing any pins.

Honestly I think you're ultimately beating your head against a wall, because you're using the wrong plow with the wrong tractor. Fast Hitch plows for 300/350 Utility tractors had a top link that let you adjust the pitch of the plow to get it to dig in. It's necessary because the tractor is too low to the ground for the pitch control on the Farmall tractors.

With all due respect, Barnyard - that is incorrect -the 300u requires a plow with a top link-the uf-2(or 3), but the 350 has a different fast hitch set up, just like a 340u. And remember, he has utility model, not a Farmall. One model that works on a 340u, and thus on a 350u, is a f 211. The pin set positions are absolutely important on the 350u. Mark.

The pin Janicholson is talking about is the fast hitch 'down pressure' pin. He is correct: it must be removed to plow-in fact there is hardly ever any need for down pressure except maybe using a back blade. Also, on the fast hitch receivers there are 2 holes for a pin on each side-that pin should be in the rear hole or just removed. That allows the receivers to flex and allow the plow points to angle down. And also, like he says, your plow points and shares must be in good condition to plow. Mark.

One pin I forgot in my first reply, was the 'swinging action' pin. Or sway control. It allows the implement to move side to side. That pin needs be in the swinging position. Mark.

 

[Janicholson]

How about answering the questions about the ground conditions and the condition of the plow? Those are every bit as important, if not more important, than removing any pins.

Honestly I think you're ultimately beating your head against a wall, because you're using the wrong plow with the wrong tractor. Fast Hitch plows for 300/350 Utility tractors had a top link that let you adjust the pitch of the plow to get it to dig in. It's necessary because the tractor is too low to the ground for the pitch control on the Farmall tractors.

I have worked with or seen 6 fast hitch plows, and 40 or more fast hitch implements on tractors ranging from cubs to 656. none had any top link. Several 3pt adapters do, Jim

 

[MARK ROBKE]

I have worked with or seen 6 fast hitch plows, and 40 or more fast hitch implements on tractors ranging from cubs to 656. none had any top link. Several 3pt adapters do, Jim

The 300u plow is unique to the 300u. I have the uf-2 plow that came with the 300 when it was new. It does control the plow point angle with the top link length. It is measured 26 1/2 inches center to center, top link secured in lower hole on the rotating rock shaft. You also have to lower the left lift arm about 3/4+ inch with the leveling crank.
The fast hitch mower that was made for the 300u also had its own top link, which raised the cutter bar as it lifted the entire mower. I forget the model# because that mower was worn out decades ago. That all being said, the 340u and the 350u have a superior fast hitch set up, except for sway control gets sloppy loose side to side. Mark.