Using Draft Control

Use draft control to help maintain operating depth of non-floating tillage equipment in rolling terrain, or if tractor attitude/pitch and rear wheel sinkage force implement deeper than desired. If soil density/resistance varies, higher response setting will cause more depth variation. The best setting depends on implement type and field conditions.

Typical draft settings, by implement type, are:

Integral Field Cultivator 4-5
Integral Moldboard Plow 3-5
Semi-Integral Moldboard Plow 2-4
Integral Chisel Plow 2-4
Integral Ripper/Subsoiler 1-3

 

Adjusting load/depth only changes draft responsiveness. Use hitch lever to control/change operating depth.

NOTE: Low draft response settings may slow the drop rate of some implements. Hold lever in forward detent to speed entry. Hitch will lower at the drop rate selected.

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High Response Causes More Depth Variation If Soil Varies

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Lower Response Controls Depth Better If Soil Varies

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Lower Response Causes More Depth Variation In Rolling Terrain

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Higher Response Controls Depth Better In Rolling Terrain

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