I have never really been under my 1872, but, considering what I do to mine, pulling 2,000 pound + loads of mulch, cultivator, plow, drag and the "HandyMom", I would say the added strength coming from the 3 point hitch is my salvation.
I just checked my bolts since the start of this thread, they are all tight.
This tractor does not mow anymore, but, it sure does some abusive pulling, EVERY WEEK!
If Sam Mac's brackets strengthen as much as the 3 point hitch does, the modded tractor should be good to go!!
I do like steel better than aluminum, are the Sam Mac brackets aluminum?
