Agri-Speed Hitch

Agri-Speed Hitch

(known as a quick hitch system)

Disability or Health Condition: Back and neck pain; spinal cord, shoulder, or arm injuries; multiple sclerosis; arthritis; health conditions affecting one's ability to attach implements

Description/Purpose: This piece of assistive technology allows a farmer to hitch and unhitch wagons without climbing on and off equipment. The hitch can be used on tractors, choppers, trucks, and more.

The Agri-Speed Hitch uses two parts:

1.) First part slides over the end of the wagon pole and attaches with a hitch pin.

2.) Second part bolts to the draw bar of the tractor or piece of equipment with two bolts. The hitch uses the holes in a draw bar.

To hook up to a wagon, the operator backs up to the wagon aligning the large “V” on the tractor hitch to the end on the wagon. As the equipment backs up, the hitch raises the pole and hooks the wagon. The wagon is pulled with a part of the hitch that does not move – adding safety and strength. The operator pulls a cord to release the pin.

This device can help a farmer return to safe and independent equipment operation. Using an Agri-Speed Hitch allows a farmer to:

• Efficiently attach and release implements pulled behind equipment
• Increase productivity by reducing the number of times on and off equipment
• Increase safety by enabling a farmer to remain on equipment

Website: https://bergmanmfg.com/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8BQ8hZ7XfFk

Other Examples:

Jiffy Hitch Systems

Website: https://www.jiffyhitchsystems.com/

Price Range: $400 – 900 per hitch (price dependent on use and make/model of equipment)

*The Agri-Speed Hitch was created by Barry Bergman, who is a farmer and runs Bergman Mfg., a family-owned company in Iowa.