1953 John Deere 50

[JD60Standard]

I just purchased this 1953 John Deere 50 (serial number 5005947) it has a single front wheel and a three point. I am wondering which model of three point hitch is on my tractor, any information would be appreciated.

 

[used red MN]

I am wondering which model of three point hitch is on my tractor,

Hello JD60S.. welcome to YT! Model??
If you are talking about Category 1 vs Cat. 2 the Cat. 1 uses 3/4” pins on the implement and Cat. 2 uses 1 1/8”. My guess would be that a 50 would have a Cat. 1 three point. Someone else will have to tell you what the purpose of that upper link with the double anchor point is for.

 

[rmcky]

I believe the 50 had Cat. 2 three point hitch, as the 812 two bottom plow was cat. 2 , and sold with the 50

 

[rmcky]

The upper link on these three point hitches, (50, 60, and 70) were a little odd, as they had a cross bar. So not a true cat 2, but lower pins were
1 1/8 diameter.

 

[JD60Standard]

Thank you, I was also wondering if this is a 800, 800A, or 801 hitch?

 

[Paul_IN]

I just purchased this 1953 John Deere 50 (serial number 5005947) it has a single front wheel and a three point. I am wondering which model of three point hitch is on my tractor, any information would be appreciated.

It is the 800A. The left hand lift link is incorrect, it should be a match to what is on the right side. Appears that someone used an extra upper link rod.