New hitch for an old plow

   / New hitch for an old plow #1  

flusher

Super Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2005
Messages
7,555
Location
Sacramento
Tractor
Getting old. Sold the ranch. Sold the tractors. Moved back to the city.
I bought this old John Deere 2-14 plow awhile ago.

DSCF0140 (Small).JPG

DSCF0136 (Small).JPG

The hitch mechanism on the plow is pretty worn and will not hold an adjustment.

Solution: build a new hitch

Cut and drill a pair of 4"x1/2" thick angle

DSCF0073 (Small).JPG

A 3" x 1/4"wall tube with 1/2" plates welded on the ends to carry the lower hitch pins.

DSCF0075 (Small).JPG

The two vertical brackets for the upper hitch pin were cut to length and welded to a 3"x18"x1/2"thick plate. The original two supports for the vertical brackets were salvaged and reused. Cost: about $70.

DSCF0076 (Small).JPG

DSCF0074 (Small).JPG

Haven't had a chance to try the new setup yet--next month after the rainy season begins and the soil is less like concrete (5 months since the last rainfall).
 
   / New hitch for an old plow #2  
Great Idea! I have on old 3 x 12 A.C. that is finished ecxept for a new front set-up. Your idea looks good to me. Gene
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

Kioti DK45 Tractor (A50860)
Kioti DK45 Tractor...
2018 John Deere 1445 72in Front Mower (A48082)
2018 John Deere...
2021 FORD F450 TOW TRUCK (A50505)
2021 FORD F450 TOW...
2019 FORD F-650 SUPER DUTY BOX TRUCK (A51406)
2019 FORD F-650...
2013 FORD F-450 UTILITY TRUCK (A51222)
2013 FORD F-450...
2006 International 4400 LP Ambulance (A50323)
2006 International...
 
Top