Adjust Tractor Towing Device

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Fixed Hitch (ISO 5692-2)

To avoid personal injury, use locking device to hold tractor hitch stationary when operating PTO-driven implements.

Before attaching baler, be sure to adjust towing device in its final position. Install all shields back in place.

Failure to conform to the following setup instructions can result in serious drive line damage.

To prevent damage to hitch assembly, only compatible tractor and baler hitch shall be used. Allow clearance between tractor hitch pin and implement tow eye to give adequate pitch and roll ranges.

Select appropriate tractor towing device to hitch baler. Check vertical and horizontal load capacity of tractor towing device. See your John Deere dealer.

Fixed Hitch (ISO 5692-2)

Hitch hole is 40 mm.

Preferred hitch used in combination with a turnable tractor-towing device like a wagon hitch.

Turnable Hitch (ISO 5692-1)

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Turnable Hitch (ISO 5692-1)

Never use a turnable hitch eye on baler in combination with a turnable tractor-towing device. Personal injuries and damage to machine can occur.

Hitch hole is 50 mm.

Preferred hitch used in combination with a non-rotating tractor-towing device like a Drawbar or Piton fix hitch or Pick-up hitch.

Ball Hitch (ISO 24347)

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Ball Hitch (ISO 24347)

Ball hitch on tractor has to be 80 mm in diameter according to ISO 24347.

Ball Joint Towing Eye

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Ball Joint Towing Eye

Hitch hole is 52 mm.

Hitch allows minimum clearance between pin and hitch eye.

Inserts are available to reduce hole size. See your John Deere dealer for more information.