Bushing Adapter for Drawbar

[mml373]

Maybe an easy question...

I have a Cat II tractor (Workmaster 120) that may have to help pull hay duty, but my balers are Cat I units (old Massey 12s). Is there an adapter that would fit my Cat II drawbar hole to reduce it down to more of a Cat I diameter? I don't want these Cat I pins ovaling out my drawbar hole. Thank you.

 

[paul]

I’ve seen bushings for the big 300+ tractors for such a thing. I suppose they are out there for your application.

I’ll be the first of many to say it isn’t really going to be a problem in your lifetime, but maybe it will help with the rocking of a baler so might be worth looking into.

 

[mml373]

I’ve seen bushings for the big 300+ tractors for such a thing. I suppose they are out there for your application.

I’ll be the first of many to say it isn’t really going to be a problem in your lifetime, but maybe it will help with the rocking of a baler so might be worth looking into.

Heh. My Cat 1 tractor and these old implements already are showing signs of ovaling. Mainly just prefer a good, tight fit for the reason you mention. Help stabilize and reduce extra motion of equipment.

 

[MeanGene1]

Tractor Supply

 

[paul]

This is the stuff I see. Not sure I see a smaller version.

There was something for some JD models from Worthington but appears to be discontinued.

Paul

 

[MeanGene1]

https://www.external_link.com/tsc/search/catii to cati hitch bushing?isIntSrch=written

 

[Aaron SEIA]

I've never seen anyone try to bush the hole in a drawbar. You'd have to bale for years to see any wear in the hole.
AaronSEIA

 

[mml373]

I've never seen anyone try to bush the hole in a drawbar. You'd have to bale for years to see any wear in the hole.
AaronSEIA

Darn the German in me wanting everything to be perfect.

My primary tractor and implements are pushing 70 years old. Ovaled. The new tractor...not so much.