Applications of Agricultural Lift Arms:

Lift arms, as part of the 3-point hitch, are used to attach and operate a vast array of agricultural implements:

1. Tillage Implements:

   • Plows: Moldboard plows, chisel plows.
   • Cultivators: Field cultivators, row crop cultivators.
   • Disc Harrows: Smaller mounted disc harrows.
   • Rotary Tillers (Rotavators): PTO-driven implements for soil preparation.
   • Subsoilers/Rippers: For breaking up hardpan layers in the soil.

2. Planting and Seeding Equipment:

   • Seed Drills: For planting various seeds in rows.
   • Planters: Precision planters for crops like corn and soybeans.
   • Fertilizer Spreaders: Mounted granular or liquid fertilizer spreaders.

3. Harvesting and Forage Equipment (Smaller or Mounted Types):

   • Mowers: Rotary mowers (bush hogs), finish mowers, flail mowers.
   • Hay Rakes/Tedders: Smaller mounted versions for hay drying and gathering.
   • Post-Hole Diggers: As discussed, to provide the leverage and control for digging holes.
   • Log Splitters: Tractor-mounted log splitters.

4. Material Handling and Utility:

   • Box Blades: For grading, leveling, and backfilling.
   • Rear Blades: For grading roads, moving dirt, or snow removal.
   • Pallet Forks (Rear Mounted): For lifting and moving palletized materials.
   • Boom Poles: For lifting and moving heavy objects short distances.
   • Carry-Alls: Simple platforms for transporting tools, feed, or supplies.

5. Specialty Implements:

   • Sprayers: Mounted sprayers for crop protection.
   • Snow Blowers: Rear-mounted PTO-driven snow blowers.
   • Wood Chippers: Rear-mounted PTO-driven wood chippers.