It can be done I have converted CAT 1 to CAT 0. Only thing is you may loose some lift height when going to CAT 0 depending on attachment and how you make the CAT 0 frame work. Another option is to get the CAT 1 hitch arms from Ruegg for your 430.
Modifying A Category 1 Implement To Category 0
I have been looking for a good CAT 0 one row cultivator for several months with no luck. I have been looking at a light duty CAT 1 cultivator at Rural King. I am considering modifying it to a CAT 0 3 point hitch to use behind our 430 John Deere garden tractor. Weight shouldn't be a problem at a little over 200 pounds. Can anyone give me a reason I shouldn't do this?
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As long as you can get it far enough off the ground with the lift to move it about, no reason not to convert it. Cat 0 pins are much cheaper than replacing the lift arms.
Thank you for the quick replies. I was going to leave the CAT 1 hitch points as they are and add CAT 0 hitch points below them. That way I could use it on my 2032R or my 430. with the 2032R I can relieve the 430 of mowing duties and make the 430 a dedicated garden tractor.
Rifleman
Rifleman
Having it do double duty is a good plan. Gives it more versatility.Thank you for the quick replies. I was going to leave the CAT 1 hitch points as they are and add CAT 0 hitch points below them. That way I could use it on my 2032R or my 430. with the 2032R I can relieve the 430 of mowing duties and make the 430 a dedicated garden tractor.
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