Cat. IV Hitch For Big 4-WD Tractors

Cat IV Hitch For Big 4-WD Tractors HITCHES John Redekop with Mandako Agri Marketing Plum Coulee Manitoba recently called FARM SHOW to tell us about the new Cat IV 3-pt hitch his company introduced It’s designed for big 4-WD articulated tractors that range from 250 to 475 hp “As far as I know we’re the only company that sells Cat IV 3-pt hitches ” says Redekop “We’ve been selling Cat III 3-pt hitches for 2-WD and front wheel assist tractors for years However farmers who own big 4-WD tractors tell us they need a hitch that will lift big equipment such as 24-row planters and 50-ft wide field cultivators These tractors pivot in the middle and an ordinary 3-pt hitch isn’t built strong enough to withstand the side forces during the lifting process By adding a Cat IV 3-pt to the tractor many farmers may use their big implements without having to buy a newer tractor ” According to Redekop the Cat IV 3-pt hitches are built to withstand both the side torque forces when lifting and the torqueing action of the tractor itself “These hitches are built heavy and weigh from 1 200 to 1 900 lbs with a capacity of up to 10 000 lbs ” he says Many of them go on Deere 60 70 80 and 90 series 4-WD tractors as well as on the Bueller 435 series New Holland 92 series and Case IH Quad Trac and 4-WD models ” The company offers a quick hitch that can be fastened onto the Cat IV 3-pt hitch “The same hitch can also be used on our Cat III hitches as well ” notes Redekop Prices for the Cat IV hitch start at $9 000 and go up to $12 000 The quick hitch sells for $1 250 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Mandako Agri Marketing Inc P O Box 136 Hwy 306 Plum Coulee Manitoba Canada R0G 1R0 ph 888 525-5892 or 204 829-3348; fax 204 829-7712; mandako@mandakoagri com; www mandakoagri com

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