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 Transport work

Field work
up to 40 km/h up to 50 km/h

High position hitches

Locking mechanism: 2,000 kg 2,000 kg 2,000 kg

manual / automatic

CUNA - (for Spain and Italy only) 1,500 kg 1,500 kg 1,500 kg

Locking mechanism: manual

Low position hitches

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*)

*)
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!

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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 ∅

Automatic wagon
hitch type B with
cylindrical pin
Figure 1
30 mm ∅

Manual wagon hitch

type A with
cylindrical pin
30 mm ∅

Automatic wagon
Figure 2 hitch type B with
cylindrical pin
30 mm ∅

Automatic wagon
hitch type C with
ball pin 38 mm ∅
(recommended
for high amounts
Figure 3 of transport work)

Manual wagon
hitch CUNA with
cylindrical pin
28 mm ∅
(for Italy and
Spain only)
Figure 4

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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:

• 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.

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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:

• 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

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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:

• 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

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 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)

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High position hitches
Tractor Series

Rails Locking Hitch 6000, 6000SE 6010, 6010SE 6020, 6020SE 6030 6030 Premium 7030 Premium 5020 5R/RN
2 position rails

Cat. 2 (Hitch bracket: 25 mm Ø) AL157773 - 60X0-66X0, not for 6530, 6630

Manual
Cat. 3 (Hitch bracket: 32 mm Ø) AL157774 - 6130-6330, 64X0-66X0, not for 6430 PR

Cat. 2 (Hitch bracket: 25 mm Ø) AL151219 - 60X0-66X0, not for 6530, 6630

2 position rails
Automatic
AL78077 (use with )
Cat. 3 (Hitch bracket: 32 mm Ø) AL151220 - 6230 PR, 6330 PR, 64X0-66X0, not for 6430
AL78087 (use with )

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
AL151218 (use with ) Manual For Italy and Spain only
AL176526 (use with ) AL118710
Wagon hitch CUNA
not for SE tractors; RE207193 AL175157
(for Italy, Spain only)
4+9 position rails - height adjustable

with cylindrical pin , up to serial no. 416363 (up to 6 tons) (up to 6 tons)
28 mm Ø AL167173
AL167173 RE207194 AL175158
not for SE tractors; (up to 14 tons) (up to 14 tons)
from serial no. 416364
9-position rails AL119621
6XXX-66XX
AL151214 (use with )
AL176530 (use with ) AL160391
68XX-69XX Wagon hitch type B
AL151216 (use with ) with cylindrical pin , For Switzerland only
AL176530 (use with ) 30 mm Ø AL157788
CUNA - only for Italy, Spain 6000, 6010 Series: not for SE tractors
AL167172 For Switzerland only
5020 AL176442
AL160392
5R AL175402
Automatic

AL116738

6-position rails Wagon hitch type C

5020 RE207169 with ball pin,
5R AL174338 38 mm Ø

AL160390
Low position hitches
Tractor Series
6000, 6000SE 6010, 6010SE 6020, 6020SE 6030 6030 Premium 7030 Premium 5020 5R/RN

Rail with piton fix insert slider 3)

AL177172 RE207170
can be combined with height-adjustable wagon hitches slider not removable

Piton Fix AL160390, AL160391, AL160392, AL160393

3-in-1 wagon hitch

Piton fix insert slider AL177174

Rail with ball type insert slider

AL177173
can be combined with height-adjustable wagon hitches
Ball type AL160390, AL160391, AL160392, AL160393

Ball type insert slider AL177175

Height-adjustable

AL176726
Height adjustable ball type hitch
(up to 3 tons)
hitches

for use with 4- and 9-position rail

Height adjustable piton fix hitch

AL176731
for use with 4- and 9-position rail
(up to 3 tons)
Pick-up

AL1741091)
hitch

Hydraulic pick-up hitch AL118022 1) AL174111 RE207010 AL174412

AL159072 2) AL174110²)

3)
AL80054 1) RE206447
(Ø 31 mm)
RE214223
(Ø 28 mm)
Standard swinging drawbar with hammer strap AL81349 2) RE214223 3)

- not compatible with pick-up hitch not compatible with Powershift transmission (Ø 28 mm)
Drawbars

3)
AL119419 2) R186772
with Powershift or AutoPowr transmission without strap

Drawbar for pick-up hitch

AL157346
(with storage)

Drawbar for pick-up hitch AL159328

Cat. 2 - for links with hook ends

Tool Bars

L11581 L11581
(without stabilizer and pin)

Cat. 2/3 - for draft links with hook

AL39599
extended length

1) 2) 3)
Not for 68XX-69XX Only for 68XX-69XX Please order additional parts
Additional parts for hitches Tractor Series
6000, 6000SE 6010, 6010SE 6020, 6020SE 6030 6030 Premium 7030 Premium 5020 5R/RN
Hitch pin with handle - pistol type
for use with wagon hitch AL157773, AL157774, AL157785
AL157772
for manual hitches

Hitch pin with handle - pistol type

AL160394
Pin fastener

for use with wagon hitch AL160393

For Italy and Spain only
Hitch pin with chain - Ø 28 mm
for Cuna wagon hitches only -
AL112617
for use in Italy and Spain

Hitch pin - long AL157824 - 6130-6630, 6230PR-6630PR

Pin fastener
L101966
For AL151219, AL151220, AL119621
for automatic hitches

Pin fastener Ø 30 mm
Pin fastener

AL162103
For AL160391, AL160392

Pin fastener Ø 38 mm
AL162805
For AL160390

Pin fastener
AL78607
For AL157788

Pin fastener Ø 28 mm
Pin fastener for

RE214351
For RE214223
drawbar

Pin fastener Ø 31 mm
L63825
For RE206447, AL159328 and AL157346
Pin fastener
AL152687
For AL80054, AL81349, AL119419
with piton fix
Pin for rail

Spring locking pin

RE217813
for RE207170
Hitch holder

Hitch holder
AL165650
for all tractor models with integrated trailer hitch

Forced steering system - one side

For height-adjustable ball type hitch AL176726 AL176728
Forced steering system

Forced steering system - both sides

AL176727
For height-adjustable ball type hitch AL176726

Forced steering system - one side AL176730

For ball type insert slider AL177175

Forced steering system - both sides

AL176729
For ball type insert slider AL177175

AL158725 1)
AL174220 2) RE234127 ²)
Remote controls

for 4 cyl. only

Remote control for height-
adjustable automatic trailer hitch AL172081 1) AL174221 2)
for 6 cyl. only AL175984²) with suspended cab

AL158726
Remote control for rigid trailer hitch for 4 cyl. only
Release
cables

Release cables for upper and lower links AL81619

Guide ball holder

AL179161 (Cat. 2)
Guide ball holder AL161925
AL180047 (Cat. 3)

1) 2)
for height-adjustable trailer hitches - AL119621, AL160391, AL157788, AL160392, AL116738, AL160390 Please order additional parts

Part no.

Trailer coupling head (version A)

AL163495
Coupling head

hole pattern 100 mm x 100 mm

A Trailer coupling head (version A)
AL163496
hole pattern 145 mm x 145 mm

Trailer coupling head (version B)

AL164407
B hole pattern 130 mm x 115 mm
Hitches & main spare parts - 7020, 7030, 8020 (T), 8030 (T) Series Tractors

Tractor Series
7020 7030 8020 8030 8020T/8030T
RE215257
Rail Cat. 2
PTO type 1&2 * )

RE215258
Rail Cat. 3 AL151216 RE215258
PTO type 3 * )
Height adjustable hitch

Automatic wagon hitch AL160390 AL116738 AL160390

Manual wagon hitch AL160393 AL160393

Hitch pin - pistol type

AL160394 AL160394
for AL160393

Height adjustable ball-type 4)

AL176726
hitch

Height adjustable piton fix

AL176731 4)
hitch

1)
RE217497
Rail - can be combined with PTO type 1&2 * )
height-adjustable wagon hitches 1)
RE237437
AL160390 and AL160393 RE217498
3-in-1 hitch

)
PTO type 3 *

Insert slider piton fix AL177174 AL177174

Insert slider ball type AL177175 AL177175

Support for drawbar RE224315

RE211561 1)
Pick-up hitch

*)
PTO type 1&2
2) 2)
Pick-up hitch RE61511 RE225449
1)
RE219845
PTO type 3 * )

Drawbar for pick-up hitch AL159328 2) AL80061

1)
AL159328 2)

Drawbar Cat. 2 RE284379 1) RE284381 2)

1)
RE211553
1) 2)
Drawbar Cat. 3 RE251480 R130638
(Heavy duty application)
2)
Drawbar Cat. 4 R171367
Drawbar

2)
Regular drawbar R133415

Cat. 2 RE194407

Drawbar clevis Cat. 3 RE159503

Cat. 4 RE173789

3)
Cat. 2 RE211559
Dropdown kit
3)
Cat. 3 RE211560
1) 2) 3) Requires group 48 tyres: 650/85R38, 4)
Order through complete goods Additional parts are required Please check homologation. If required tractor operating
channels 710/70R42, 800/70R38 permit needs to be updated

*) 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