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[jim3sr 2]

Could any one tell me what the purpose of the bar at the bottom between the wheels is and will it mess with hooking up a plow?

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[8ntruck 7,021]

That looks like a modification done by a previous owner.  Judging by the slight bend, it was probably used to pull something.

 

Probably an interesting story behind it.

[roadapples 6,983]

I'd be more worried about the chains hooking it...

[ebinmaine 67,671]

Should not affect the plow mount. That bolts around the square part of the axle which appears to be free and clear. 

 

The cross rod almost has a "stand here" look to it...

[Handy Don 12,237]

Could this be something used to keep a rear-mounted attachment aligned behind the tractor? A cultivator, disc, or tiller perhaps?

[Lee1977 6,673]

Must be welded to the hitch. I would remove the hitch and grind it loose. Hope the rest of the tractor looks better then that fender.

[Gregor 4,846]

Both sides seem to be bent down a tad, which suggests a heavy downward load. They kind-a look like foot pegs to me. Someone standing on them. Grandpa had Grandma standing back there while he plowed snow.

[8ntruck 7,021]

22 minutes ago, Gregor said:

Both sides seem to be bent down a tad, which suggests a heavy downward load. They kind-a look like foot pegs to me. Someone standing on them. Grandpa had Grandma standing back there while he plowed snow.

While walking the dog yesterday on the Fred Meijer trial,  I ran across an older couple collecting firewood.  They had an 8N, with a Furgison 3 point scoop bucket.  He was driving, she was standing in the bucket.  I walked past them while they were cutting and loading.   I mentioned that riding two up on that rig was frowned upon by OSHA.  She replied that riding the empty buck was easy - it gets tricky riding on top of a load of logs.