New Safety Hitch Pin

New Safety Hitch Pin HITCHES Hitches 5-3-13 If you've ever demolished a wagon or implement because the hitch pin popped out on a hill or while going down the road, you'll be interested in the new Fairchild Safety Hitch Pin. It's spring-loaded and is inserted from the bottom of the hitch rather than the top. The bottom of the pin protrudes just a half-inch or so below the implement tongue, so it can't be damaged by rocks and other obstructions. A washer and a spring are placed over the pin, and a wing nut holds the whole assembly together. A slip pin at the top prevents the wing nut from being lost or working free. "The basic advantage is for traveling on the open road or across rough terrain because the safety pin won't pop out," explains Thomas Pfaff, marketing representative for the Fairchild Safety Pin. He emphasizes that the 3/4 in. dia. by 8 in. long pin is especially popular in fields because it won't catch and drag windrows, cornstalks or bean vines. Pfaff adds that the pin can be used without the washer, spring and wing nut just like a regular hitch pin for added versatility. It sells for $7.95 plus $2 for shipping and handling. For more details, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Thomas Pfaff, Gyro - Feed Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 27218, Indianapolis, Ind. 46227 (ph 317 888-3224).

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