Quick-Tach Adaptor For Older Compact Tractors
Larry Ashwill likes his 955 Deere compact utility tractor, but newer quick-tach buckets wouldn't work on it. Instead of investing in a new tractor, he and his son Tony designed Versa-Daptor, a quick-tach loader adaptor that works on all of the new loader attachments made by Deere and aftermarket companies.
Tony owns Ashwill Industries, Inc., an abrasive waterjet cutting and fabrication business in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He uses the waterjet for precision cutting of the 1/4-in. steel plate used on the hitch adaptor.
"We came up with this out of necessity," Tony says. Shortly after they started using the adaptor, a neighbor ordered one for his tractor.
The Versa-Daptor works on the 755, 855 and 955 on Deere tractors with a 70 or 70A loader.
The adaptor mounts to existing holes on the original bucket, with no cutting or welding required. The adaptor picks up the attachment by scooping from underneath. Tony is also working on making an adaptor to fit Bobcat loader attachments.
Besides the Versa-Daptor, Tony makes the Versa-Hitch receiver hitch attachment which accommodates loader attachments such as a pallet fork or bucket on the rear of the tractor. It comes with a compact weight rack that can hold eight 42-lb. suitcase weights for ballast. Two receiver tubes offer the option of moving both gooseneck and standard bumper pull trailers. The Versa-Hitch easily drops off onto its built-in stand without having to unload all the weights. It works on any Category I, 3-pt. hitch Deere compact utility tractors. Hitches for other make tractors are in the works, Tony says.
He plans to make and market the adaptors through his shop. Cost for the Versa-Daptor starts at $400. The Versa-Hitch starts at $500.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tony Ashwill, Ashwill Industries, 945 5th Ave. SE no. 10, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 (ph 320 234-8331; ashind@hutchtel.net; www.ashwillindustries.com).
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Quick-Tach Adaptor For Older Compact Tractors TRACTORS Accessories 31-3-35 Larry Ashwill likes his 955 Deere compact utility tractor, but newer quick-tach buckets wouldn't work on it. Instead of investing in a new tractor, he and his son Tony designed Versa-Daptor, a quick-tach loader adaptor that works on all of the new loader attachments made by Deere and aftermarket companies.
Tony owns Ashwill Industries, Inc., an abrasive waterjet cutting and fabrication business in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He uses the waterjet for precision cutting of the 1/4-in. steel plate used on the hitch adaptor.
"We came up with this out of necessity," Tony says. Shortly after they started using the adaptor, a neighbor ordered one for his tractor.
The Versa-Daptor works on the 755, 855 and 955 on Deere tractors with a 70 or 70A loader.
The adaptor mounts to existing holes on the original bucket, with no cutting or welding required. The adaptor picks up the attachment by scooping from underneath. Tony is also working on making an adaptor to fit Bobcat loader attachments.
Besides the Versa-Daptor, Tony makes the Versa-Hitch receiver hitch attachment which accommodates loader attachments such as a pallet fork or bucket on the rear of the tractor. It comes with a compact weight rack that can hold eight 42-lb. suitcase weights for ballast. Two receiver tubes offer the option of moving both gooseneck and standard bumper pull trailers. The Versa-Hitch easily drops off onto its built-in stand without having to unload all the weights. It works on any Category I, 3-pt. hitch Deere compact utility tractors. Hitches for other make tractors are in the works, Tony says.
He plans to make and market the adaptors through his shop. Cost for the Versa-Daptor starts at $400. The Versa-Hitch starts at $500.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tony Ashwill, Ashwill Industries, 945 5th Ave. SE no. 10, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 (ph 320 234-8331; ashind@hutchtel.net; www.ashwillindustries.com).
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