Three-point hitch specifications
| Category | Hitch pin size | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 mm (3/4″) | 22.4 mm (7/8″) |
| 2 | 25.5 mm (1″) | 28.7 mm (1 1/8″) |
| 3 | 31.75 mm (1 1/4″) | 37.4 mm (1 7/16″) |
| 4 | 45mm (1 3/4″) | 51 mm (2″) |
What’s the difference between Category 1 and Category 2 3 point hitch?
Category 0 Hitch For tractors with up to 20 horsepower. Category 1 Hitch For tractors with 20 to 50 horsepower. Category 2 Hitch For tractors with 50 to 90 horsepower.
Are all 3 point hitches the same size?
A pair of lower links at the ends of hydraulic arms (which you can raise or lower to adjust the attached equipment) compliment a single upper link. But three-point hitches are not all created equal. And they vary greatly in size, matched to the strength of the tractor on which they’re installed.
How wide is a 3 point hitch?
| Category 2 | Category 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower link hole diameter | 28.70 mm (1.13 in.) | 37.34 mm (1.47 in.) |
| Lower hitch point Span (1) | 825 mm (32.48 in.) | 964.95 mm (37.99 in.) |
| Width of ball (2) | 44.96 mm (1.77 in.) | 44.96 mm (1.77 in.) |
| Pin centerline – Lower to upper (3) | 610.11 mm (24.02 in.) | 685.04 mm (26.97 in.) |
How wide is a Category 1 quick hitch?
30-1/4 inch
The overall dimensions measure 30-1/4 inch width x 23 inch height x 8-1/4 inches front to back. The lift arm spacing measures 27-1/4 inches with a ball bracket lift of 26 inches.
What is the width of a category 1 hitch?
BOSS Quick Hitch Dimensions
| Lower Hitch Point Span (D) | Width Of Hook (F) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cat 1 | 27.4 in. | 38.1mm |
| 695.96mm | ||
| Cat 2 | 32.62 in. | 50.80mm |
| 828.55mm |
What does category mean on tractors?
3-point hitch categories tell you what size implements can be used with a specific tractor. As the category number goes up, the implements get bigger and heavier, requiring a larger tractor with sturdier lift arms.
What is a Category 1 tractor?
Category 1 is very, very common and typically you’re gonna see Category 1 on tractors under about 50 horsepower. The back of this B-series tractor here is a Category 1 hitch. This is typically used on tractors between about 50 and 150 horsepower or so, although there are always gonna be some exceptions in those ranges.
What size is a Category 1 tractor?
What are the 3-point hitch categories?
| Category | Tractor Power | Lift arm pin diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20-45 HP | 7⁄8 in (22 mm) |
| 2 | 40-100 HP | 1 1⁄8 in (29 mm) |
| 3 | 80-225 HP | 1 7⁄16 in (37 mm) |
| 4 | More than 180 HP | 2 in (51 mm) |
