Frequently asked questions about the Heavy Hitch.
Q: What kind of weights will fit on the Heavy Hitch?
A: The Heavy Hitch will accept John Deere 42# suitcase weights and MTD suitcase weights.
Q: Where can the weights be purchased?
A: Suitcase weights can be purchased at any John Deere dealer or they are also available through Home Depot and Lowe’s.
Q: How many suitcase weights will the Heavy Hitch handle?
A: The category 0 hitch will accept up to 6 suitcase weights and the category 1 will accept up to 8.
Q: Do the suitcase weights need to be placed on the Heavy Hitch in a specific direction?
A: No. The Heavy Hitch is designed to have the suitcase weights hang either toward or away from the tractor depending on the clearance available.
Q: Will the Heavy Hitch work with the John Deere I-Match system and a regular 3 point hitch?
A: Yes. The Heavy Hitch is designed and built to meet the ASAE Category 1 standard S278.6…the same standard the John Deere I-Match is built to.
Q: Are the correct pins included with the Heavy Hitch?
A: Yes. The lower pins are included with the Heavy Hitch for standard 3 point mounting. If you have an I-Match system, you will need to get the adapter bushings for the lower pins in order for the Heavy Hitch to fit correctly.
Q: How much does the Heavy Hitch weigh?
A: The category 0 weighs 31# and the category 1 weighs 41#
Q: Can the receiver still be used even if the weights are hanging away from the tractor?
A: Yes. The Heavy Hitch’s receiver is placed so no matter which way the weights are hanging, the receiver can still be used.
Q: What size is the receiver on the Heavy Hitch?
A: The Heavy Hitch has a 2” receiver on both the category 0 and category 1 model. This means they will accept most truck receiver tubes and accessories including: spreaders, racks, baskets and hitch tubes.
Q: I already have weights that aren’t the recommended style, will they work on the Heavy Hitch?
A: Maybe. Many manufactures’ use the same style molds for their weights, but will use a little variation to make them incompatible with another manufacturers equipment. Heavy Hitch can build a hitch designed to work with your weights, just email or give us a call.
Q: Is the Heavy Hitch available in stores?
A: No not at this time, but it can be purchased direct from us in Fountain City, WI to save shipping costs.
