Hitch Guide
TRACTORS
5020, 5R, 6000 (SE), 6010 (SE), 6020 (SE), 6030, 6030 Premium,
7030 Premium, 7020, 7030, 8020 (T), 8030 (T) Series
11/2008
EAME
Parts Information
Hitch guide update
Demands made on hitches are getting higher - larger tractors, more power and faster driving
speeds! If you think e.g. of road traffic with speeds up to 50 km/h, the material quality used is a
critical factor. In addition proper implement operations are important to avoid additional stress
and increased wear.
Genuine hitches offer greatest reliability and are made from high-quality material complying
with the requirements of John Deere specifications. For transport operations - especially with
heavy trailers of different drawbar heights - a great variety of fixed, height adjustable, manually
or automatically operated hitch versions is available.
This hitch guide provides you with an overview of all offered genuine John Deere hitch
solutions. For easy identification of the right solution for each implement situation, please
consult the below summary of the static load capacity of high and low position hitches.
Load capacities for high and low position hitches:
Transport work
up to 40 km/h
Transport work
up to 50 km/h
Field work
Locking mechanism:
manual / automatic
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
CUNA - (for Spain and Italy only)
Locking mechanism: manual
1,500 kg
1,500 kg
1,500 kg
Pick-up hitch
3,000 kg
2,000 kg
3,000 kg
Piton Fix (insert slider)
3,000 kg
2,000 kg
3,000 kg
Piton Fix (height adjustable)
3,000 kg*)
2,000 kg
3,000 kg*)
Ball-type hitch (insert slider)
4,000 kg
2,000 kg
4,000 kg
Ball-type hitch (height adjustable)
3,000 kg*)
2,000 kg
3,000 kg*)
High position hitches
Low position hitches
*)
only in lowest position of 9-position rail
Drawbar: Maximum static load at extended position (with adequate tyre load capacities)
Homologated for on road operation
Only for field operation
250 mm
250 mm
350 mm
400 mm
550 mm
1,600 kg
2,250 kg
1,400 kg
1,200 kg
800 kg
Note: Do not exceed permissible axle load!
1
High position hitches
Wagon hitches: Manual and automatic
Wagon hitches are quite popular and used very often. Two different versions are available from
John Deere: A two position wagon hitch with pin bearing (figure 1) and a height-adjustable wagon
hitch version with lift bearing for 4 or 9 position rails (figure 2 and 3).
Manual wagon hitch
type A with
cylindrical pin
30 mm ∅
Figure 1
Automatic wagon
hitch type B with
cylindrical pin
30 mm ∅
Manual wagon hitch
type A with
cylindrical pin
30 mm ∅
Figure 2
Automatic wagon
hitch type B with
cylindrical pin
30 mm ∅
Automatic wagon
hitch type C with
ball pin 38 mm ∅
Figure 3
(recommended
for high amounts
of transport work)
Manual wagon
hitch CUNA with
cylindrical pin
28 mm ∅
(for Italy and
Spain only)
Figure 4
2
The current lift bearing wagon hitches - available from 6020 Series tractors - feature enhanced
sliding characteristics because of the longer hitch pivot with two bearings, a more ergonomic
adjustment as well as a closed and greased adjustment mechanism. The adjustment
mechanism keeps the dirt out. Additionally, a grease nipple is mounted. Both features ensure
an easy adjustment over years - for maximum reliability.
Benefits of wagon hitches:
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Large amount of applications - to meet different requirements
Fit to a large variety of implements
Easily adjustable
Common hitch solution
TIP!
Who hasn’t had the problem? Changing the
implement from trailer to three-point hitch in the field
and not knowing where to put the upper trailer hitch.
John Deere offers the solution - the hitch holder for the
upper wagon hitch. The holder is a convenient solution
that can easily be mounted within minutes onto all
kinds of base and front weights with coupling recess.
The wagon hitch can easily be affixed and is stored in
a convenient height you can reach without stooping.
The holder is adjusted with two fixing screws that again
can be adjusted in two widths depending on the weight
the holder has been mounted onto.
Height-adjustable ball-type and piton fix hitches
The height-adjustable hitches are available as ball
type and piton fix and can be used in 4 or 9 position
rails.
These height-adjustable hitches are perfect for trailer
operation and many other implement applications.
When used in low position these hitches provide
optimal traction and driving dynamics of tractor trailer
combinations.
In addition, ball-type hitches can be combined with a
forced steering system which is available for one side
or both sides.
3
Low position hitches
Low position hitches gained more importance within the past years. Optimizing the weight
distribution between the rear and front axle, these hitches have a positive impact on the
tractor performance. The advantage - the enhanced front axle load improves traction and
eases drive-off.
3-in-1 wagon hitch
This John Deere wagon hitch system
offers a flexible use of different hitch
types allowing low and high position
trailer coupling.
Two different low position options are
available: Piton fix and ball type wagon.
In combination with the five position rail,
fast and simple changes of the ball type
wagon or piton fix is possible without the
need of tools.
The three in one rail has a fold-away
PTO cover which can easily be folded up
and down - for convenient PTO access.
In addition, the ball-type insert can
be combined with a forced steering
system which is available for one
side or both sides.
To match all trailer and implement applications on a farm with
one rail, it is also possible to combine a ball-type or piton fix
wagon hitch with the regular height-adjustable wagon hitch.
Furthermore a standard swinging drawbar can be mounted if the
piton fix / ball-type module is removed.
TIP!
Easy storage of the ball type or piton fix slider in the
rail by the use of a drawbar! (see photo)
Benefits of 3-in-1 wagon hitch:
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Simple change of sliders without tools
Fold-away PTO cover - for convenient PTO access
Compatible with regular height-adjustable wagon
hitch or standard drawbar
Less wear of ball-type hitch due to high contact
surface between ball and drawbar eye
Ball-type hitch provides high riding comfort as a result of play-free coupling
Larger implements with up to 4 t static vertical load can be pulled with the ball-type hitch
Implements with up to 3 t static vertical load can be pulled with piton fix
Permits simultaneous use of wagon hitch and piton fix or ball-type hitch
4
Pick-up hitch
The John Deere pick-up hitch makes one-man
hitching possible with excellent visibility.
The hitch can be hydraulically adjusted in length
and height for coupling trailers or trailed
implements, even under difficult working conditions
like uneven ground or very low placed trailers.
Benefits of pick-up hitches:
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Allows one-man hitching as it can be hydraulically adjusted
Compatible with implements with up to 3 t static vertical load
Enhanced load balancing due to low position of pick-up hitch
Pick-up hitch can be removed if a drawbar needs to be used instead
Adjustable in length and height
Drawbar
Swinging drawbars are used to pull drawn equipment of all types,
particularly PTO-driven implements. The location of the drawbar
hitch point results in an increased load of the rear and a slightly
reduced load on the front axle. In addition, the drawbar features a
variable swinging range as well as a lengthwise adjustment.
Drawbars can be combined easily with a wagon hitch or a pick-up
hitch and offer more flexibility with different implements. When a
pick-up hitch needs to be used, the drawbar can easily be stored
in a bracket located on the frame.
Benefits of John Deere drawbars:
• Permits simultaneous use of drawbar and wagon hitch
• Tight turning radius when drawbar is used
• Easy combination of drawbar and pick-up hitch
• When drawbar is not in use a separate bracket for storage located on the frame is
available
5
Tips & Tricks:
Maintain your hitch regularly!
Heavy duty working conditions, enhanced tractor performance and increased driving speeds
put increased stress on hitches. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the hitches on a
regular basis to prevent wear!
Every 250 hours:
9 Lubricate jaw of wagon hitch (picture 1). To make sure that hitch is thoroughly greased,
turn jaw 180° when greasing.
9 Pick-up hitch: Lubricate and check torques of attaching bolts of the pick-up hitch
(picture 2: see A and B).
Picture 1
Picture 2
Every 500 hours:
9 Check wear of drawbar, piton fix, ball-type hitch and trailer
hitch
9 Check gap dimension between the turnable and the rigid part
of the wagon hitch - it should be not more than 3 mm
(valid for manual and automatic wagon hitch)
6
High position hitches
Tractor Series
2 position rails
Rails
Locking
Hitch
6000, 6000SE
6010, 6010SE
6020, 6020SE
6030
Cat. 2 (Hitch bracket: 25 mm Ø)
AL157773 - 60X0-66X0, not for 6530, 6630
Cat. 3 (Hitch bracket: 32 mm Ø)
AL157774 - 6130-6330, 64X0-66X0, not for 6430 PR
6030 Premium
5020
5R/RN
RE207193
(up to 6 tons)
AL175157
(up to 6 tons)
RE207194
(up to 14 tons)
AL175158
(up to 14 tons)
7030 Premium
Manual
Cat. 2 (Hitch bracket: 25 mm Ø)
2 position rails
AL78077 (use with
)
AL78087 (use with
)
AL151219 - 60X0-66X0, not for 6530, 6630
Automatic
Cat. 3 (Hitch bracket: 32 mm Ø)
AL151220 - 6230 PR, 6330 PR, 64X0-66X0, not for 6430
AL157772 - 60X0-66X0
Wagon hitch type A
with cylindrical pin ,
30 mm Ø
AL160393 - 60X0-66X0, 6830, 6930, 6830 PR, 6930 PR
4-position rails
4+9 position rails - height adjustable
AL151218 (use with )
AL176526 (use with )
For Italy and Spain only
Manual
Wagon hitch CUNA
(for Italy, Spain only)
with cylindrical pin ,
28 mm Ø
AL118710
not for SE tractors;
up to serial no. 416363
AL167173
AL167173
not for SE tractors;
from serial no. 416364
9-position rails
6XXX-66XX
AL151214 (use with )
AL176530 (use with )
AL119621
AL160391
68XX-69XX
Wagon hitch type B
with cylindrical pin ,
30 mm Ø
AL151216 (use with )
AL176530 (use with )
CUNA - only for Italy, Spain
AL167172
For Switzerland only
AL157788
6000, 6010 Series: not for SE tractors
For Switzerland only
5020 AL176442
AL175402
5R
AL160392
Automatic
AL116738
6-position rails
5020 RE207169
AL174338
5R
Wagon hitch type C
with ball pin,
38 mm Ø
AL160390
Low position hitches
Tractor Series
6000, 6000SE
6010, 6010SE
6020, 6020SE
6030
6030 Premium
7030 Premium
Rail with piton fix insert slider
3-in-1 wagon hitch
Piton Fix
Height-adjustable
hitches
3)
slider not removable
AL177174
Rail with ball type insert slider
AL177173
can be combined with height-adjustable wagon hitches
AL160390, AL160391, AL160392, AL160393
AL177175
Ball type insert slider
AL176726
(up to 3 tons)
Height adjustable ball type hitch
for use with 4- and 9-position rail
Height adjustable piton fix hitch
for use with 4- and 9-position rail
AL176731
(up to 3 tons)
AL1741091)
AL174110²)
AL118022 1)
AL159072 2)
Hydraulic pick-up hitch
Drawbars
- not compatible with pick-up hitch
AL119419 2)
RE214223
L11581
Cat. 2/3 - for draft links with hook
extended length
L11581
AL39599
1)
Not for 68XX-69XX
2)
Only for 68XX-69XX
3)
Please order additional parts
(Ø 28 mm)
3)
without strap
AL159328
Cat. 2 - for links with hook ends
(without stabilizer and pin)
RE214223
3)
(Ø 28 mm)
AL157346
Drawbar for pick-up hitch
AL174412
3)
R186772
with Powershift or AutoPowr transmission
Drawbar for pick-up hitch
(with storage)
RE207010
(Ø 31 mm)
AL81349 2)
not compatible with Powershift transmission
Standard swinging drawbar with hammer strap
AL174111
RE206447
AL80054 1)
Tool Bars
5R/RN
AL160390, AL160391, AL160392, AL160393
Piton fix insert slider
Ball type
Pick-up
hitch
RE207170
AL177172
can be combined with height-adjustable wagon hitches
5020
Additional parts for hitches
Tractor Series
6000, 6000SE
Pin fastener
for manual hitches
6030
7030 Premium
AL112617
AL157824 - 6130-6630, 6230PR-6630PR
L101966
Pin fastener Ø 30 mm
For AL160391, AL160392
AL162103
Pin fastener Ø 38 mm
For AL160390
AL162805
Pin fastener
For AL157788
AL78607
Pin fastener for
drawbar
Pin fastener Ø 28 mm
For RE214223
RE214351
Pin fastener Ø 31 mm
For RE206447, AL159328 and AL157346
L63825
Pin for rail
with piton fix
Pin fastener
For AL80054, AL81349, AL119419
AL152687
Hitch holder
Spring locking pin
for RE207170
RE217813
Remote controls
Forced steering system
Hitch holder
for all tractor models with integrated trailer hitch
AL165650
Forced steering system - one side
For height-adjustable ball type hitch AL176726
AL176728
Forced steering system - both sides
For height-adjustable ball type hitch AL176726
AL176727
Forced steering system - one side
For ball type insert slider AL177175
AL176730
Forced steering system - both sides
For ball type insert slider AL177175
AL176729
AL158725 1)
for 4 cyl. only
Remote control for heightadjustable automatic trailer hitch
AL172081 1)
for 6 cyl. only
Release
cables
AL174220 2)
AL175984²)
Release cables for upper and lower links
Guide ball holder
AL174221 2)
with suspended cab
AL158726
for 4 cyl. only
Remote control for rigid trailer hitch
AL81619
Guide ball holder
AL161925
Part no.
B
5R/RN
AL160394
Pin fastener
For AL151219, AL151220, AL119621
A
5020
For Italy and Spain only
Hitch pin with chain - Ø 28 mm
for Cuna wagon hitches only for use in Italy and Spain
Pin fastener
for automatic hitches
6030 Premium
AL157785
for height-adjustable trailer hitches - AL119621, AL160391, AL157788, AL160392, AL116738, AL160390
Coupling head
6020, 6020SE
Hitch pin with handle - pistol type
for use with wagon hitch AL157773, AL157774,
AL157772
Hitch pin with handle - pistol type
for use with wagon hitch AL160393
Hitch pin - long
1)
6010, 6010SE
Trailer coupling head (version A)
hole pattern 100 mm x 100 mm
AL163495
Trailer coupling head (version A)
hole pattern 145 mm x 145 mm
AL163496
Trailer coupling head (version B)
hole pattern 130 mm x 115 mm
AL164407
2)
Please order additional parts
AL179161 (Cat. 2)
AL180047 (Cat. 3)
RE234127 ²)
Hitches & main spare parts - 7020, 7030, 8020 (T), 8030 (T) Series Tractors
Tractor Series
Height adjustable hitch
7020
Rail
Cat. 2
Rail
Cat. 3
7030
8030
8020T/8030T
AL151216
RE215258
AL116738
AL160390
RE215257
PTO type 1&2 * )
RE215258
PTO type 3 * )
Automatic wagon hitch
AL160390
Manual wagon hitch
AL160393
AL160393
Hitch pin - pistol type
for AL160393
AL160394
AL160394
Height adjustable ball-type
hitch
AL176726
Height adjustable piton fix
hitch
AL176731 4)
RE217497
Rail - can be combined with
height-adjustable wagon hitches
AL160390 and AL160393
3-in-1 hitch
8020
4)
1)
PTO type 1&2 * )
RE217498
RE237437
1)
PTO type 3 *
)
Insert slider piton fix
AL177174
AL177174
Insert slider ball type
AL177175
AL177175
Support for drawbar
RE224315
Pick-up hitch
RE211561 1)
PTO type 1&2
*)
Pick-up hitch
RE219845
RE61511
2)
RE225449
2)
AL80061
1)
AL159328 2)
1)
PTO type 3 * )
Drawbar for pick-up hitch
AL159328 2)
Drawbar
Cat. 2
RE284379 1)
RE211553
1)
Drawbar
Cat. 3
RE251480
1)
RE284381
2)
R130638
2)
R171367
2)
R133415
2)
(Heavy duty application)
Drawbar
Drawbar
Cat. 4
Regular drawbar
RE194407
Cat. 2
Drawbar clevis
RE159503
Cat. 3
RE173789
Cat. 4
Dropdown kit
1)
Order through complete goods
channels
2)
Cat. 2
RE211559
3)
Cat. 3
RE211560
3)
Additional parts are required
3) Requires group 48 tyres: 650/85R38,
710/70R42, 800/70R38
*) PTO type 1: 1000 rpm (counter-clockwise as seen from front), 34,9 mm, 6-spline FRONT PTO
PTO type 2: 1000 rpm (clockwise as seen from front), 34,9 mm, 21-spline FRONT PTO
PTO type 3: 1000 rpm (clockwise as seen from front), 44,5 mm, 20-spline, FRONT PTO
4)
Please check homologation. If required tractor operating
permit needs to be updated