Snow John Deere 445 Quick Attach hitch with 47" Snowblower

[fleminj2pa]

there is no intermediate bracket needed, you have the wrong quick hitch for your tractor.
the way i remember it, old hitches from the 445/455 etc would come forward onto the new
x485 and x700 tractors, but the newer hitches would not retrofit backwards to the 445/455.
new hitches hang from the frame and pin at the bottom. old hitches like you need sit in the hooks
at the bottom of your front frame and have it's locking pins up higher.
here's a pic of the proper hitch:
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Thanks for clearing that up for me! The local dealer has told me that I need to change out the part on the Quick Attach that connects to the frame of the tractor. They tell me the part # is AM124644. The price for this part is about $370.00. I'm wondering if I could find someone who sells used parts and work out a trade with them? Any suggestions would be welcome!

 

[Dutch445]

find another hitch! there has to be somebody out there that is moving from a 445 to an X700 style
that will need a new hitch, and you can switch with them....
or look on CL if you can buy a complete blade, use the hitch, and sell the same complete kit for the new style tractor
but, the "dealer" said he sold you a blower that fits a 445, i'd hold him to it.................

 

[pmsmechanic]

I googled the part number and your dealer is right in the ball park with his price. I'm kind of with Dutch445. The dealer sold you a snowblower that would fit on a 445. I would have a look at the bill of sale and see if you can't hold him to it.