They Modernize Older Tractors

They Modernize Older Tractors HITCHES Hitches 21-2-13 "We've put 3 pt. hitches on tractors from as far back as the early 1940's, including Farmall M's and H's, Massey Harris's, Allis-Chalmers WD's and Deere 2-cylinders," says Gary Lee of Innovative Product Sales, Sand Point, Idaho. Pak Systems 3 pt. hitch attaches to the tractor axle with a bolt-on bracket. They have power-up, power-down as well as float capabilities. Two turnbuckles replace sway bars on conventional 3 pt's to permit adjusting side sway without having to attach and detach implements. They'll handle Cat. I and II implements and are available in standard single cylinder or optional dual cylinder lift configuration. On older tractors without hydraulics, the 3 pt's can be operated by a pump installed on the belt pulley or behind the magneto, Lee says. Sells for $895 not including cylinder(s) or hydraulic system. IPS also builds a front-end loader with an attachment system for older tractors. It's designed with for tractors with a 10 gpm, 1,200 psi low hydraulic system. It features cylinders that are inverted from conventional designs to keep weight distributed on the rear of the tractor. It's constructed of 2 by 6 by 1/4-in. steel tubing. Available quick-tach implements include low capacity fork-lift, small sprayer, bull plow and sander/spreader. Sells for $3,295 including 4-ft. bucket (8-ft. is optional) and four generic hydraulic cylinders. IPS also offers a hi-volume hydraulic conversion package starting at $930 and a tricycle to wide front axle conversion kit starting at $935. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Innovative Product Sales, 1201 Fontaine Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 (ph 208 265-9556; fax 0938).

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