Observing Drawbar Load Limitations

IMPORTANT:

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Drawbar

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Heavy Duty Drawbar with Support

A - Drawbar

B - PTO Shaft

C - Dimension

D - Short Position

E - Long Position

F - Heavy Duty Support

IMPORTANT: Heavy duty drawbar support must be used when maximum static vertical load exceeds 2245 kg (4950 lb).

NOTE: Special cap screws are used on drawbars. See your John Deere dealer if cap screws must be replaced.

When vertical load exceeds 2245 kg (4950 lb), attach heavy duty support (F) on Category 4 drawbar and tighten special cap screws to torque specification.

Item	Measurement	Specification
Heavy Duty Drawbar Support
Support Cap Screws	Torque	430 N·m (318 lb-ft)

Drawbar Load Limits Based on Drawbar Position, Length and PTO Type
Tractor Model and Drawbar Category	PTO Shaft (B)	End of PTO Shaft to Draw Pin Hole Distance (C)	Drawbar Position			Maximum Vertical Drawbar Load
8225, 8245, 8270, and 8295 with Cat 3 Drawbar	Standard 1000 rpm w/20 splines, 45 mm (1-3/4 in.) Diameter Shaft	500 mm (20 in.)	Front Hole (E) Long Position			1837 kg (4050 lb)
8225, 8245, 8270, and 8295 with Cat 3 Drawbar	Optional 540 rpm w/6 splines, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Diameter shaft	350 mm (14 in.)	Rear Hole (D) Short Position			2700 kg (6000 lb)
8225, 8245, 8270, and 8295 with Cat 3 Drawbar	Optional 1000 rpm w/21 splines, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Diameter Shaft	400 mm (16 in.)	Front Hole (E) Long Position			1837 kg (4050 lb)
8320 and 8345 with Cat 4 Drawbar	Standard 1000 rpm w/20 splines, 45 mm (1-3/4 in.) Diameter Shaft	500 mm (20 in.)	Single Hole Drawbar			2245 kg (4950 lb)
8320 and 8345 with Cat 4 Drawbar	Optional 540 rpm w/6 splines, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Diameter Shaft	N/A	N/A			N/A
8320 and 8345 with Cat 4 Drawbar	Optional 1000 rpm w/21 splines, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Diameter Shaft	400 mm (16 in.)	Single Hole Drawbar			2245 kg (4950 lb)
8225, 8245, 8270, 8295, 8320 and 8345 with Cat 4 Drawbar and Heavy Duty Drawbar Support	Standard 1000 rpm w/20 splines, 45 mm (1-3/4 in.) Diameter Shaft	500 mm (20 in.)	Single Hole Drawbar			4990 kg (11,000 lb)
8225, 8245, 8270, 8295, 8320 and 8345 with Cat 4 Drawbar and Heavy Duty Drawbar Support	Optional 540 rpm w/6 splines, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Diameter shaft	Not Recommended
8225, 8245, 8270, 8295, 8320 and 8345 with Cat 4 Drawbar and Heavy Duty Drawbar Support	Optional 1000 rpm w/21 splines, 35 mm (1-3/8 in.) Diameter shaft	400 mm (16 in.)	Single Hole Drawbar			4990 kg (11,000 lb)
Category 3 drawbar uses a 38 mm (1.5 in.) draw pin. Category 4 uses a 51 mm (2.0 in.) draw pin.