When its time to hook up the roller, spreader, sweeper, tiller or utility cart to your John Deere lawn tractor, Reach for the magnetic hitch pin from John Deere. The magnetic hitch pin allows for easy 1-handed hitch and release. The hitch pin easily secures any standard attachment to the lawn tractor hitch assembly.
Steel with a rust-resistant coating
No need for locks or clips
Heavy duty, easy to use magnet
Fits all John Deere lawn and garden tow behind attachments
Average magnetic release/pull force is 24 lbs.
Item is compatible with other lawn tractor brands that use a standard 0.5 in. Dia PIN
Q:Why do we customers have to ask the dimensions on so many of the products (where we have the NEED TO KNOW) advertised on so many websites? Isn't this common sense stuff to actually LIST THE DIMENSIONS on the product "details" or "specifications"? LAME!
by|Jan 4, 2023
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A: 1/2" x 3" to magnet The best accessory John Deere ever Made!!!!!
by|Jan 6, 2023
A: Dimensions are clearly posted under specs as well as a blown up picture....not sure what more you are needing.
by|Jan 9, 2023
Q:Is it Neodymium or regular?
by|Jul 17, 2022
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A: Regular and magnetic. Love it!!! 78 year old lady
by|Jul 23, 2022
A: Based on the amount of magnetic power suspect a regular rare earth magnet
by|Jul 23, 2022
Q:I’m confused about the pin diameter. The specs. indicate the pin is .25” in diameter, but the des...
by|Nov 16, 2020
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A: My Digital Caliper reads .494", so I'd say the pin is a 1/2".
by|Oct 4, 2022
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A: Without going to the barn and measuring the pin on my tractor I can safely say that the pin is
AT LEAST .50" (1/2 inch) in diameter.
by|Nov 16, 2020
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A: It is smaller than the tow hole in your tractor and dump cart, but the magnet holds it in place. The extra "slop" in the fit doesn't cause any issues.
by|Jun 10, 2021
A: JWT: I sort of figured as much. HD’s spec. was confusing, but their specs. have been wrong before on other product descriptions.
by|Nov 20, 2020
A: Yes, the pin diameter is .25, or ¼”. It will fit into the hole in the John Deere tractor mount. It will fit inside a ⅜” (.375) hole. It holds very securely, and does not bounce out during travel.
by|Jun 25, 2022
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Q:Does a new riding lawn mower come with a hitch I want to buy a spreader too
by|Feb 10, 2020
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A: No, you have to buy a strong blue rope and tie your spreader to the tractor. Make sure you use a blue rope it looks a lot nicer than the other colors. You might want to add a Canooten Valve or fender gasket to the end of the rope for extra strength.
by|Sep 12, 2022
A: I think it depends on which mower you buy.
by|Sep 21, 2021
A: Usually not. It comes with the hitch hole you can attach something to, but not the pin. Some models don't come with the hitch either, so check the specs well.
by|Jul 21, 2020
A: I suppose it depends on the manufacturer. Why not just look before you buy?
by|Jul 17, 2021
A: Riding Mowers come with a single hole hitch, so all you need is a hitch pin & what ever accessory you want to pull.
by|Aug 15, 2020
A: I have the JD X758 and i had to purchase a draw bar kit to add a hitch. now it does have a spot to mount a ball but that was not going to work with the trailer that i have. depends on which model your looking at
by|Apr 8, 2020
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Mar 7, 2021
The hitch pin diameter only fits John Deere accessories. The diameter is to large for gorilla car...
The hitch pin diameter only fits John Deere accessories. The diameter is to large for gorilla carts and fertilizer spreaders from third party vendors. lucky for me the third party venders accessories include a hitch pin that works with their products.
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Jun 21, 2017
Don't bother with the "Kingpin" that is supposed to lock in place, it breaks amazingly quickly. ...
Don't bother with the "Kingpin" that is supposed to lock in place, it breaks amazingly quickly. This thing snaps into place due to the magnet and stays put. Give it a sharp tug and it comes right out when you need to unhitch. It costs a little more but you won't regret it, especially if you have owned a "Kingpin", you will realize how much a piece of junk the Kingpin is after buying this thing. Just get one! See the attached picture the Kingpin is so long that it will drag the ground when installed in a wagon hitch whenever running over the slightest bump, this is the correct length to not drag when installed in a hitch but long enough to be secure.
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Apr 25, 2017
This hitch pin works great. I bought it to connect the JD 17P utility cart I recently bought to m...
This hitch pin works great. I bought it to connect the JD 17P utility cart I recently bought to my JD tractor. It fits well, the magnet is very strong and I haven't had any issues at all with it becoming disconnected after a full day's use.
Drop it in to connect, give a stern tug to disconnect. How easy is that?
Recommended!
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Sep 6, 2016
It works great - Applied science Magnetism and gravity
The hitch pins which at available have an inherent weakness in their design. This is simple, no moving parts, nothing to break or malfunction
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Apr 25, 2016
handy pin
I tried using this last fall and it didn't work well, but just tried it again and did just fine. I like the idea of not having to mess around with a pin and clip and it is easier and quicker just line up your holes and drop it in, just make sure the magnet has made contact with the item your towing otherwise it won't be able to work properly and yes it will disconnect easily.
WOW!! No more busted knuckles try to get the cotter out of my hitch pin! Pulling that cotter would almost always cause me to rack the back of my hands against the undercarriage of my lawn tractor or the trailer. With this magnetic hitch pin, I just drop it in and I don't have to worry about any other pieces to secure it. It's also not so long that it interferes with the ground or catches on things, but not so short that it comes loose. This hitch holds tight until you are ready to pull it. Great product!
I am tired of constantly pulling cotter pins, bolts etc... every time I change an attachment on my tracktor. I got this with limited expectations. It is very well built and solid and has a very strong magnet. I used this on my non- Deere tractor and it worked great. It locks firmly into place with the magnet and releases with a small amount of force. It held my carts and attachments very firmly and was a breeze to change attachments. Greatly exceed my expectations.
This magnetic hitch pin really works well, better than I thought it would honestly. It is a heavier gauge than what came with my older John Deere lawn cart. The handle is big enough to get a good hold on and the magnet is powerful enough to hold it in place, even with all the vibration that occurs while driving around the yard and property. Nice upgrade for me.