Farmall 200 Fast Hitch

Hello!

I have a chance to purchase a disk harrow off of a Farmall 200. I have an International 340. Does the Farmall 200 utilize the small point or the large point fast hitch inserts?

Thank you!

(quoted from post at 20:29:40 04/26/11) Hello!

I have a chance to purchase a disk harrow off of a Farmall 200. I have an International 340. Does the Farmall 200 utilize the small point or the large point fast hitch inserts?

Thank you!

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Small points, same as the Super C.

The Super C and 200 both have small points as noted by IH Fan but you can use this implement on your 340 by using the 1/2" thick spacers under the points which fill the receivers on your 340 to the same depth as the large points. I have a pair of the spacers and can provide dimensions if needed, Hal.

Hi Hal,

I would be very interested in the dimensions for the spacers. I am curious how the aft part of the spacer would hold with the retention bump on the point ... does that retenion point not come flush with the female part of the fast hitch? I have found I can get aluminum strips via Fastenal, would this work? I have found a very serviceable fast hitch disk harrow at a price I can afford .. which is critical being on pension and disability ... so I do have to be price conscious! Thanks!

Without measuring, I think the "retention bump" is more than 1/2" tall.

It's not really all that important. Where's the implement going to go if it slides forward in the hitch an inch?

It's certainly not going to fall out. The latch holds it.

The spacers I have are 12.75" long and 1.25" wide made from 1/2" thich steel bar stock. There is a 2" long 1/4" diameter roll pin 11/16" from one end. There is another 1/4" diameter hole 2" from the other end which accepted a clip which are very rare and I've never seen one. Both of these holes are drilled through the 1.25" leg of the spacer. I believe with the roll pin centered it is retained by the receiver of the fast hitch but I've never had an occassion to use them. In the absence of the noted clip I think you could secure it in place with a plastic tie strap if you desired. I don't think the spacer can be lost as long as an implement is on the tractor. I don't know about aluminum but since it's function is truly a spacer would probably be at least worth a try but they might wear quickly with movement of the prong in the receiver. My email is open if you need additional info, Hal.

Hello Hal,

I was just in toch with the local (ag) Case dealer, and they gave me a RPO for the spacer bar, which appears to be out of production. I believe I can fabricate the spacer, but having difficulty locating (locally) steel barstock, being able to locate only aluminum stock. My question is, when the roll pin is installed in the fabricated "spacer", does the roll pin protrude on the rear-most or forward-most part of the (female) fast hitch receiver?

Thanks!

I really don't understand what you are asking and since I have never used my spacers I don't have any actual use experience I can share. The roll pin protrudes about 3/8" on both sides of the spacer. When the spacer with the roll-pin is installed in the receiver the roll-pin rides against the back surface of the receiver with the longer portion of the spacer to the front. By putting a plastic tie or small wire in that hole on the front portion of the spacer it can be secured in place and can't work itself out the back. I hope this somewhat clarifies the use of the spacer for using small point implements on Farmall fast hitch tractors with large point receivers. The only publication I have seen which shows the spacer inserted in a receiver is the May-June 2004 issue of Red Power Magazine on page 21. If you are remotely interested in the Farmall Fast Hitch that would be an excellent resource to obtain as it has several F/H articles in that issue. Back issues can be ordered from Red Power at 712-364-2131 if you can't find a copy. Send me your address and I can send you a copy of that page in the US mail if that would help you, Hal.

Hello Hal,

Thank you! I do believe that you did aswer my question. I think I can visualize how these spacers are used. I will try to locate that issue of Red Power. You are a wealth of information!

Ed

I take it you have the solution to this issue as I've been watching your thread for any more info requests and haven't seen any for several days now. If so, did you acquire the disc as they are a nice item and I have one for my Super C and Farmall 240 tractors but have never used the spacers with the 240 yet. If you are interested in getting a pair of spacers I believe I know someone who made up some a few years ago and might still have a couple around. I could provide contact information if you desire and they live in Wisconsin. I really like those fast hitch tractors and the older I get the more I dislike "wrestling around" those 3 point implements to get one mounted on the tractor. They were alright for an 8N Ford but anything larger gets to take some real effort, Hal.

Hello Hal,

I have a pretty good visual image of what the spacers would look like. The only "block" I have, is presuming that the back of the spacer butts up against the protrussion the keeps the point from sliding forward in the female receiver of the Fast Hitch, and how it fits in the receiver properly with the roll pin ... time to experiment. Thank you for the offer of contact information, but I will pass for two reasons ... first, I need to watch the funds, and second, with the extent of my injuries and disabilities, it is very rewarding what I can do something that works in the long run (not keeping you in the dark, just visualize the extent of injuries when a Harley and Caddy hit head-on, each cruising at 50mph! I was on the Harley when the lady crossed the centerline.)

I did manage to win the eBay auction for a Fast Hitch disk last night ($153). The only down side is that it looks like it is missing one disck, which I can replace. I know that when I would man-handle any of my three point implements onto the 3 pt on either the 340 (with 3 pt adapter) or my Massey 135, it gets rough with only one good arm, and down-right painful when I had a stent in place! I look forward to being able to properly use the fast hitch implements!

Ed

(quoted from post at 19:25:35 04/28/11) I really don't understand what you are asking and since I have never used my spacers I don't have any actual use experience I can share. The roll pin protrudes about 3/8" on both sides of the spacer. When the spacer with the roll-pin is installed in the receiver the roll-pin rides against the back surface of the receiver with the longer portion of the spacer to the front. By putting a plastic tie or small wire in that hole on the front portion of the spacer it can be secured in place and can't work itself out the back. I hope this somewhat clarifies the use of the spacer for using small point implements on Farmall fast hitch tractors with large point receivers. The only publication I have seen which shows the spacer inserted in a receiver is the May-June 2004 issue of Red Power Magazine on page 21. If you are remotely interested in the Farmall Fast Hitch that would be an excellent resource to obtain as it has several F/H articles in that issue. Back issues can be ordered from Red Power at 712-364-2131 if you can't find a copy. Send me your address and I can send you a copy of that page in the US mail if that would help you, Hal.

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Hello Hal, I picked up the small point harrow for a damned good price ($153) and now seriously need a picture of the fasthitch spacer. If the offer still stands, could you mail me, or scan and forward a copy of the page 21 article that you mention above? My snail mail address is: Ed Zebedies, 4 Darlington St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330-1447. e-mail is [email protected]. Thanks, Ed

Hello Hal,

I actually managed to pick up some barstock locally at a good price. and I a trying to visualize the placement of the roll pins. If I understand your description properly, if I place the barstock on the 1/2" side so it stands 1.5" tall, do I have the roll pin running vertically thru the barstock, so 1/2" is exposed? If 1/2" is exposed, does it extend equally thru both sides, or just thru one?

Thanks, Ed