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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