Dimension drawings to fabricate an Integral Sleeve Hitch

John Deere Part Number: AM31668

Dimensions references prepared by: Richard Chuckry
Drawings prepared by: Kenneth Dortch
Reviewed and edited by: Kent Ortman

2007
This Sleeve Hitch will fit John Deere 120, 140, 300, 312, 314, 316 Kohler and 317 Lawn and Garden tractors and
gear driven 110 and 112 1968 -1974 and 200, 208, 210, 212, 214 and 216 from 1975-1987 Lawn and Garden tractors.

Legend

A
Machining required. Refer to schedule on sheet 9 of 9 for more information. Addendum No. Description: Date Issued:
Dimension changes to side mounting panel.
1 03/20/07
M1 Refer to Sleeve Hitch drawings.
Material required. Refer to schedule on sheet 9 of 9 for more information. Refer to Lift Link drawings. Additional
2 10/16/08
information provided for Lift Link angle.

Drawing Addenda or changes and modifications to the drawings.

These drawings are provided as a service to all who would like to fabricate such items. However, ALL contents herein should be clarified before fabrication as to accuracy by the FABRICATOR.
The names shown on these documents CANNOT be held responsible for fabrication malfunctions of ANY kind due to drawing inaccuracies.
 1 3/4”
CL
Integral Sleeve Hitch
13/16” 15/16”

A Note: It is entirely up to the

11/16”
fabricator on how the Sleeve
M1 Hitch will be attached to the
tractor. The hole shown will
CL CL accommodate both bolt on and
a weld on Spring Latch to the
side of the side mounting plate.
CL
1
3 1/2”
5 7/8”
6 1/2”

CL

D
CL
B
CL
CL
1 1/8”

1 1/8”
1
CL

2 1/4”
CL
CL CL
1 3/16”

1 1/8”
5/8”

7/8” 1 6 1/2” 1 1/8”

CL 1 CL
8 1/2”

Side View @ Mounting Plate 2 Required

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Sheet 2 of 9 These drawings are for reference ONLY and are

NOT to be scaled as to the actual size.
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4 1/4”
CL
3 1/2” 3/4”

1/4”
E
Top edge

3/4”
M2

1 3/4”
CL
Weld to top rail on both sides

1”
M4

Bottom edge CL
1 1/2”
Side View @ Lift Link tab - A 1 Required 3/4” 3/4”

3/8”
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3/4”
CL CL
M3

2 1/4”
1 1/2”
CL
Weld to top rail on both sides

Bottom edge M4

Side View @ Lift Link tab - B 1 Required

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Sheet 3 of 9 These drawings are for reference ONLY and are

NOT to be scaled as to the actual size.
 Integral Sleeve Hitch
13 5/8”
M1
CL CL
Mounting plates
Weld to mounting plate
Refer to detail on Sheet 2 of 9
M6
B
1 1/4”

Allow space between

materials for swivel
CL CL movement.

6 1/2”
M2 Weld to side rail both sides @ each end
M1
5 1/2”

Lift Link Tab A above

10 1/2”

CL CL

M4 M7 Weld to inside of rail on both sides

CL
EQ. EQ.
CL
CL CL CL
G
3 3/4”

6” M5

CL CL
Note: Dimensions as
5/8” x 1 1/2” 1 7/32” 2 13/16” 1 7/32” indicated are taken from
Stabilizer bolts w/ centerline of metal.
lock down nut CL
CL 5 1/4”

Bottom View @ Hitch Frame Structure 1 Required

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 Integral Sleeve Hitch
13 5/8”
M1
CL CL
Weld to mounting plate
Mounting plates
M6 Refer to detail on Sheet 2 of 9
1 1/4”

Allow space between

materials for swivel
CL CL movement.

B 6 1/2” M4 B M1
M3 M2
5 1/2”

F E
10 1/2”

Lift Link Tab B Lift Link Tab A

A
CL CL
Weld to top rail on both sides

Refer to Sheet 7 of 9 for Stabilizer details Weld to side rail on both sides
CL
EQ. EQ.
CL
CL CL
CL
G
3 3/4”

6” M5

CL CL
1 7/32” 2 13/16” 1 7/32” Note: Dimensions as
5/8” x 1 1/2”
Stabilizer bolts w/ indicated are taken from
lock down nut
CL 5 1/4” CL centerline of metal.

Plan (Top) View @ Hitch Frame Structure

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 Integral Sleeve Hitch

Mounting plates beyond

Refer to details on Sheet 2 of 9
12 3/4” M1

5” CL 5 3/4” CL 2”

F M2
Lift Link Tab A
M4 M3 Weld to top rail on both sides
M1 Weld to mounting plate
E
Lift Link Tab B

CL CL

2”
M5
B B

4 1/2”
1 1/4”
CL CL

1 1/4”
M6 Refer to Sheet 7 of 9 for Stabilizer Allow space between
and Hitch Pin Sleeve details materials for swivel
movement.

Cross Section @ Hitch Frame Structure

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A

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 Integral Sleeve Hitch
Stabilizer Plate and Hitch Pin Sleeve
Weld washer to pipe @ top edge 1 9/16” 7/8” 1 9/16”
4” CL M8
EQ. EQ.
CL H
M9
M7

1 1/8”

1 3/4”

2 1/8”
CL CL CL CL
M8

1”

3/8”
Plan View 1 Req. Plan View @ Stabilizer Plate
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M9

4” 2” diameter washer with a 1”

hole at the center welded to the
top of the hitch pin sleeve. Line of hitch frame rails
Line of hitch frame rails

3/8”
M8
2 5/8”

2 1/2”
M8
3/8” M7

Front View Back View

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M3

M1

M2

M9
M4 M5

M7 M6
M8

Right Side View @ Integral Sleeve Hitch

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Material Requirements
Item: Quantity: Thickness: Size: Comments:
M1 Drill for holes “A”, “B”, “C”, and possible “D”. Ease all perimeter edges to reduce
2 1/4” 6 1/2” x 8 1/2”
sharp material cut edges. Refer to Sheet 2 of 9.
M2 Drill for hole “E”. Round off one side of narrow edge. Refer to detail on Sheet 3 of
1 3/8” 1 3/4’ x 4 1/4”
9. This is Tab designation A.
M3 Drill for hole “F”. Round off one side of narrow edge. Refer to detail on Sheet 3 of
1 3/8” 1 1/2” x 2 1/4”
9. This is Tab designation B
M4 Bend two upright verticals to equal 4 1/2” high. Refer to Sheet 6 of 9 for bar
1 1/2” 1 1/2”
configuration.
M5 Drill for hole “B” at both ends and hole “G”. The length dimensions are given at
1 3/8” 2 1/2” x 30 3/4” the centerline of the thickness side of the bar. Allow for some length as the metal
bends into the sharp required. Refer to Sheets 4, 5, 6, and 8 for details.
M6 This is the pivot pipe. The side walls of the pipe are 5/16” thick. Weld the side
1 5/16” 1 5/16” x 14 1/2” mounting panels on the outside to hold the pipe in place and allow the Hitch
Frame Structure to pivot freely. Refer to Sheets 4, 5, 6, and 8 for details.
M7 This is the hitch pin sleeve. The side walls of the sleeve are 3/16” th. and it has a
1 3/16” 1” x 3 1/4” 5/8” dia. hole in the center. Needs to be welded to the Hitch Frame Structure with
a 3/8” overhang to the top and bottom. Refer to Sheet 7 of 9 for details.
M8 The Stabilizer Plate is an angle. Drill for Hole “H”. Refer to Sheet 7 of 9 for details.
1 1/8” 2 1/8” x 2 5/8” x 4”

M9 This is the washer that is to be welded to the top of the hitch pin sleeve. Refer to
1 1/8” 2” diameter
Sheet 7 of 9 for details
Hole Machining Requirements
Item: Quantity: Size: Comments:
These holes are to allow the hitch to be bolted on to the tractor or the fabricator can weld a spring
A 2 5/8” I.D.
latch to the outside of the plate.
This is to allow the swivel rod to go through the hitch frame rail and the outside of the mounting
B 4 1 5/16” I.D.
plates.
Notch as shown to mount on tractor bushings.
C 2 3/4” I.D.
These holes are for the use of a 43C and/or a 54C center blade. These holes can be added at the
D 2 17/32” I.D.
discretion of the fabricator.
For Lift Link tab A
E 1 5/8” I.D.
For Lift Link tab B
F 1 3/8” I.D.

G Tapped threaded holes to receive 5/8-20 course thread Stabilizer bolts.

2 9/16” I.D.

H Hole should allow the Stabilizer Plate to move freely to insure that the Stabilizer Plate can be used.
1 1 1/8” I.D.

Sheet 9 of 9 These drawings are for reference ONLY and are

NOT to be scaled as to the actual size.