Determining Need for Turn Limiters

Turn limiters may be required to prevent driveline damage if the tractor hitch point is beyond the rear drive tires.

To determine if turn limiters are required:

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1. Set tractor drawbar in proper position to give dimension (A) from end of PTO shaft to drawbar hitch pin hole.

2. Measure distance (B) from full diameter of tire to center of hitch pin hole. Use chart to determine if turn limiters are required.

HITCH TYPE NO TURN LIMITER REQUIRED SMALL TURN LIMITER REQUIRED LARGE TURN LIMITER REQUIRED
540 rpm Clevis hitch or ball hitch B is less than 10 mm (3/8 in.) B is 10 mm to 125 mm (3/8 to 5.0 in.) B is 125 mm to 300 mm (5.0 to 11 3/4 in.)
1000 rpm Clevis hitch or ball hitch B is less that 60 mm (2 3/8 in.) B is 60 mm to 165 mm (2 3/8 to 6 1/2 in.) B is 165 mm to 350 mm (6 1/2 to 13 3/4 in.)

 


A-Distance, 540 rpm: 355 mm (14.0 in.)
-Distance, 1000 rpm: 406 mm (16.0 in.)
B-Distance (See chart)

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