3point hitch for late Model 50

[gitrib]

Can anyone tell me if JD had there own 3point hitch for rhe Model 50.

 

[RobMD]

John Deere had the Yakima 800 series hitches which are very similar to 3 points, but with a few minor differences. The draft links are comparable to a regular three point but the 'top link' in this case are two arms with a cross piece.

Do a search for 801 hitch on this site, perhaps in the photo ads or tractor photos, to see what one looks like. You may find them on ebay often for 500 bucks.

 

[wilamayb]

Actually the Yakima hitch was not manufactured by Deere an Company. They were manufactured by Yakima to fit letter series Deeres. Most of these hitches are not coplete. They do not seem to be as saught after as the real Deere hitch.

Deere did manufacture a lift hitch starting with the first numbered series tractors. The hitches included the 800, 800A, and 801 lift hitches. These hitches were discontinued with the production of the 20 series two cylinders. Deere went to a certified/standardized three point hitch.
Here is a link showing the different types

 

[wilamayb]

Here is an even better link to some photos showing the differences between the three types of Deere hitches.
800 series photos

 

[4020LP]

The 800 Series Hitches were built by the Plow Works, not the Yakima Works. The Yakima Works built the ABG-1000, ABG-2000, and No. 2100 Tool Carriers. Big differences.

 

[buickanddeere]

There is an aftermarket bracket that allows an ordinary top link to be use don a 50,60 or 70.
Saginaw Hitch is one. There is another manufacture in Michigan however the name escapes me.

 

[4020LP]

I got news for you, beginnning in 1947, the Lindeman Company of Yakima, Washington, became a part of Deere & Company! I have Operator's Manuals for the Yakima Hitches printed by Deere.

 

[wilamayb]

Acutally I didnt know that Yakima was owned by Deere, but still not manufactured, engineered or sold under the Deere name.

Lets think about it like this... A&I parts is owned by Deere and Company. The parts are sold by Deere dealerships, but we would never call them Deere parts would we? They are A&I parts.

 

[Machinery-Man]

John Deere referred to their arrangement as lift/lift kit or other names but not 3 point to avoid encroachment on the Ferguson patent. That is why they may the confluted top attaching setup both on Yakima ane the 800-801. If you noticed they stayed away from side stabilizing bars and the chains(hard to use, shifty) were used. Anything so it didn't exactly looking like the Ferguson ideal. In 56 they couldn't get away from the old ideal fast enough with the 20 series and added a good hydraulic lift. The capacity is comparable with today's tractors.

 

[wilamayb]

Actually Deere did call it three point. The top of the parts catalog says "hitches, 3-point, 800, 800A, 801.

 

[4020LP]

Well, since on January 1, 1947, Deere bought the physical property, machinery, patents and other assests of the Lindeman Power Equipment Company of Yakima, WA, I'd say every complete machine and part built at Yakima thereafter until the plant closed in 1954 was manufactured, engineered, and sold under the John Deere name. Personally, I'd call them John Deere machines and parts.

 

[buickanddeere]

Here are some links for other 3 point hitch outfits for the pre 20 series two cylinders.
http://www.saginawcountytractor.com/
http://www.hoxeyhitch.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Ironwood/3point.html