3-Pt. Hitch Built For 1975 4366 IH WD Tractor

Bruce Klemm, Whitelaw, Wis.: "We decided our 1975 4366 International 4-WD drive tractor would be a lot more useful if it had a 3-pt. hitch instead of the drawbar hitch it came equipped with. However, we ran into two problems. International 3-pt's are scarce because only about 1,000 of these tractors were ever equipped with them. And, when you can find one at a salvage yard, it'll likely cost a lot of money.

"We discovered that 3-pt. hitches for Case 4-WD's are more plentiful and are priced lower. So we bought a Case 3-pt. from a salvage yard and adapted it to fit our International tractor. It was a surprisingly simple project.

"The main subframe of the Case 3-pt. required that two half-moons be cut out of the top rails to clear the axle housings of the 4366. We fabricated mounting brackets for the subframe and welded a 2 1/2-ft. wide by 2-ft. high plate made of 3/4-in. thick flat plate across the back of the tractor. It was pre-drilled to accommodate the top link brackets. We shortened the drawbar support by 3 in. on each side and welded it in position about 4 in. higher than the Case draw-bar support had been. We plumbed it up simply adding an extra valve to the tractor's external hydraulic system.

"We're extremely pleased with the outcome. We're now able to pull an 8-shank subsoiler with the 4366 and we plan to buy a semi-mounted plow. Best of all, it easily adds to the resale value of the tractor. I'd be happy to share how-to info with anyone interested."