Description
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Part Number / Series | Bent handle variant |
| Size / Range | OA varies |
| SKU Count | See series |
| Material | Medium-carbon steel |
| Surface Finish | Zinc plated |
| Heat Treatment | Standard |
| OE Reference | – |
| Compatible Brands | John Deere, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Kubota, Case IH, Fendt, Claas |
Part No: Bent handle variant | Size: OA varies | Finish: Zinc plated
Product Overview
The Hitch Pin – Bent Handle is a medium-carbon steel coupling pin with an angled head profile that provides a usable grip surface in confined spaces where a straight-headed pin cannot be comfortably inserted or removed. The angled handle directs the grip point away from the coupling frame, allowing the pin to be operated with a full hand grip even where clearance is limited by implement frame members or guards.
Low-clearance coupling positions are common on compact tractors and on implements with close frame construction around the coupling points. In these positions a standard straight or H-type head can be difficult to grip, particularly when wearing agricultural gloves. The bent handle geometry of this variant provides a practical solution without requiring any modification to the implement or tractor hardware.
Material Specification and Technical Detail
The Bent Handle hitch pin uses the same medium-carbon steel shank specification, zinc plating, and cross-hole geometry as the straight L-HPH variants. The angled head is formed during manufacture by bending the head section to the specified angle before final machining. This ensures that the handle angle is consistent across all pins in the series and that the finished dimensions of the shank are not affected by the head forming operation.
The bend angle of the handle is selected to provide adequate clearance from the coupling frame in the most common low-clearance installation positions encountered on compact and mid-range tractor and implement coupling systems. The handle remains within the overall envelope of the implement frame in the installed position to avoid contact with moving parts during implement operation.
Application and Operating Environment
The Bent Handle hitch pin is used in coupling and linkage positions where the available clearance around the pin head restricts the ability to grip and operate a straight-headed pin. Typical applications include compact tractor three-point linkage pins, implement frame coupling points with close-fitting guards, and drawbar positions where the frame structure limits access to the pin head from above or from the side. Compatible with John Deere, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Kubota, Case IH, Fendt, and Claas.
The bent handle is also used by operators who prefer the angled grip for ergonomic reasons, as the handle angle reduces the wrist flexion required during pin insertion in some orientations. This is a secondary benefit rather than the primary design purpose, but it is noted by operators who use these pins frequently during high-frequency implement changes.
OEM Compatibility and Cross-Reference
The Bent Handle hitch pin is dimensionally compatible with coupling pin applications from John Deere, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Kubota, Case IH, Fendt, and Claas where the shank diameter and overall length match the required specification. The bent head does not affect the shank dimensions and the pin can be used interchangeably with the straight L-HPH variant in the same coupling hole.
Distributors can stock the bent handle variant alongside standard and red handle variants to provide customers with a practical alternative for low-clearance applications without requiring separate parts numbers for each tractor model where clearance is restricted. Our 3-point hitch kit consolidates the most frequently replaced linkage components into a single order.
Installation Procedure
Follow the steps below for correct installation of the Hitch Pin – Bent Handle in standard agricultural coupling applications.
01
Confirm Head Clearance
Before ordering, confirm that the bent handle will clear the surrounding implement or tractor frame in the installed position. The angle of the handle determines which direction the grip protrudes from the coupling.
02
Insert the Shank
Insert the shank through the coupling hole in the normal way. The bent handle does not affect the shank insertion; it only changes the orientation of the grip above the coupling face.
03
Fit the Retention Device
Fit a hair pin, R-clip, or locking collar through the cross-hole as required. The retention device is the same as for any standard hitch pin of the same shank diameter.
04
Check for Contact with Moving Parts
In the installed position, confirm that the bent handle does not contact any rotating or moving implement components during operation. Replace with a straight handle pin if contact occurs.
Why Choose This Supplier
Direct Manufacturer Supply
All products sourced directly from controlled manufacturing facilities. Consistent quality batch to batch without distributor markup layers.
Verified Dimensional Conformance
Critical dimensions verified against OEM samples and published standards before catalogue listing. Data available on request.
Different part numbers and sizes combined in a single shipment. No per-SKU minimum quantities for standard stock items.
Technical Support
Part number cross-referencing and compatibility verification on request. Contact [email protected] for product-specific enquiries.
Related Products
The following products are frequently ordered alongside the Hitch Pin – Bent Handle for complete linkage system maintenance and service kits.
Hitch Pin H-Type
32 sizes, OA 9.5-32 mm, pre-fitted hair pin
Hitch Pin Locking Collar
26 sizes, OA 12.7-38 mm, positive lock
Hitch Pin Red Handle
High-visibility red vinyl head, zinc shank
Hitch Pin with Chain
Captive chain, hair pin retained during uncoupling
Linch Pins Standard Wire
23 sizes, OA 4.5-12 mm, zinc plated
Hair Pins
35 sizes, OA 1.8-8 mm, single-coil zinc plated
Customer Feedback
“We have been stocking the Hitch Pin – Bent Handle for two seasons across our dealer network in Normandy. Fit to John Deere and Claas equipment has been exact and we have had zero returns on dimensional grounds. The zinc finish is holding up well through wet field conditions.”
Patrick F. – France
“The Hitch Pin – Bent Handle is exactly what we needed for our contracting fleet. Fast implement changes are important when you are working to a tight harvest schedule, and having a pin that couples and uncouples reliably with one hand saves time on every field entry.”
Gareth W. – United Kingdom
“Good product and straightforward ordering process. The Hitch Pin – Bent Handle covers all the pin sizes we need for our Fendt and New Holland machines. Packaging is solid and part numbers are clearly marked, which makes goods-in processing quick.”
Lars N. – Denmark
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