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Connecting the V-Rake to the Tractor

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BALING AND RAKING HAY....ENDS IN TRAGEDY!! BALER CATCHES FIRE!

What happens here

The presenter reverses the tractor to align the 3-point hitch with the V-rake. He notes that backing up perfectly for alignment doesn't always happen. Once aligned, he connects the V-rake's hitch to the tractor's drawbar and secures it with a pin. He then connects the two hydraulic lines from the V-rake to the tractor's rear remote hydraulic ports. These lines control the rake's functions. Finally, he lowers the jack stand on the V-rake and pulls the rake slightly forward to ensure it's free from surrounding brush.

Goal: Attach the V-rake to the tractor and connect its hydraulic controls.

Tools and materials

  • Hydraulic Lines — Controlling the V-rake's hydraulic functions
  • John Deere Tractor John Deere — Powering and moving the V-rake
  • New Holland V-Rake New Holland — The implement being connected
  • Pins — Securing the V-rake to the tractor's drawbar