Stabalizer Bars

[Fergienewbee]

This is a dumb question, but when do I need to install stabalizer bars on my 3PH? I plan to get a "carry all" for moving firewood, and other stuff. I also plan to do some disking. Do I need stabalizer bars for either one? Thanks.

Larry

 

[Allan in NE]

I cinch 'em up on everything.

Allan

 

[Anonymous-0]

You don't "need" them, but depending on your tractor, you may get a lot of side to side sway of the implement on the hitch without them. My JD has chains with turn-buckles on each side, so I don't need them. However, a lot of tractors have so much side to side sway in the 3 pt. that it is a pain without them.

 

[Anonymous-0]

By your screenname, I'm assuming we're talking about a Ferguson? If so, stabilizer bars are almost a nessecity on most implements. Those tractors don't have sway blocks like so many other brands use. 3-point lower links are free to swing quite a ways in each direction without them. 3-point mounted plows, disc, or planters being exceptions. That would be like a ship with a locked rudder. You need some movement with implements like them. Any other type of implement, such as a mower, carry-all, rear blade, bale spear, ect, and it's stabilizer bars all the way. Saves broken draft arms among other things.

 

[Fergienewbee]

Thanks for the information. Probably saved a lot of repairs.

Larry