Drawbar Requirements

IMPORTANT: Drawbars MUST be compatible with hitch links or damage to machine and/or tractor can occur. Refer to tractor Operator's Manual for specific drawbar requirements.

For ordering hitch links and pins, see your John Deere dealer.

Do not exceed static vertical load capacity of tractor drawbar. see Specifications section for vertical load and see tractor operator's manual for drawbar limits and heavy duty supports.

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Drawbar

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Hitch Link

A - Hitch Pin Diameter

B - Drawbar Opening Height

C - Slot Length

D - Slot Width

E - Link Thickness

	Tractor Drawbar		Hitch Link
Hitch Category	Hitch Pin Diameter (A)	Drawbar Opening Height (B)	Slot Length (C)	Slot Width (D) (min.)	Link Thickness (E)
3	38 mm (1.5 in.)	70—90 mm (2.75—3.54 in.)	41—66 mm (1.61—2.60 in.)	41 mm (1.61 in.)	48 mm (1.89 in.)
4	50 mm (1.97 in.)	90 mm (3.54 in.)	55—70 mm (2.17—2.75 in.)	55 mm (2.17 in.)	50 mm (1.97 in.)
5	70 mm (2.75 in.)	100 mm (3.94 in.)	73—85 mm (2.87—3.35 in.)	73 mm (2.87 in.)	60 mm (2.36 in.)

NOTE: Category 4 hitch link may be used on Category 3 drawbar with 90 mm (3.54 in.) drawbar opening height.