Semi Hitch Transports Farm Equipment Since it’s not always practical for farmers to move today’s large planting equipment fertilizer applicators tillage machinery and grain carts with a farm tractor Bestway Ag introduced the Retriever Transport Hitch This hitching system converts tandem axle semi-trailers into 2 and 3-pt implement towing vehicles The standard hitch features a sturdy lifting point for easy mounting using a forklift or tractor loader Operators simply lift the unit and drive it onto the truck from the rear Installation and removal are quick and easy usually in 5 min The portable hitch features a hydraulic lift mast CAT 2 and 3 hitch systems and a removable CAT 2 or 4 drawbar for towing larger implements The hitch can be swapped from a CAT 3 to a CAT 2 in seconds “The Retriever has a removable 2-pt hitch system to move hay equipment corn planters mower conditioners and other large machinery ” says Bestway Marketing Director Dave Benson It features a drop pin-style hammer strap that makes connections to any drawbar-type equipment simple The drawbar’s 12 000-lb towing capacity allows the unit to tow the largest implements A 12-volt hydraulic power pack housed in a weatherproof enclosure raises and lowers the mast for easy hookup at various heights The truck’s trailer light plug-in supplies power to a 12-volt battery and charging system “There’s also a plug-in for lights and flashers when towing down the road ” Benson says “Hydraulic valves controlled by remote push button controls make folding and unfolding machinery simple after arriving at the destination ” Bestway encourages interested customers to contact them through the website for prices and availability Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Bestway Sales LLC 2021 Iowa St Hiawatha Kan 66434 ph 785-742-2949; sales@bestwayag com; www bestwayag com

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