stackyFACTSSimply dragging a plow behind a machine is deeply inefficient. The three-point hitch connects equipment at two lower arms and one upper link, creating a rigid geometric triangle that allows the tractor to aggressively lift the entire implement straight off the ground to avoid obstacles.
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