Install Hitch Extension and Attach Spreader
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TIS THE SEASON.....GOING TOPLESS ON THE FARM
What happens here
The presenter highlights a design issue with the John Deere Gator's factory hitch, noting it's positioned too far underneath the tailgate, making it difficult to attach implements. To remedy this, he installs a hitch extension into the Gator's receiver. Once the extension is securely pinned, the Scotts pull-behind broadcast spreader can be easily attached to the extended hitch point. The spreader's settings are adjusted to '4' for coarse grass seed, indicating a heavy application rate for the initial pass of rye grain.
Goal: Connect the pull-behind broadcast spreader to the Gator.
Tools and materials
- Hitch extension — Extending the hitch receiver for easier implement attachment
- Hitch pin — Securing the hitch extension
- John Deere Gator 825i John Deere — Providing the towing power for the spreader