Description

A hood that won’t stay closed is more than annoying—it’s downright dangerous. When you’re bouncing across rough ground or cruising down the highway, the last thing you need is your hood popping open and blocking your view. If your Ford tractor’s rear hood catch is bent, cracked, or just plain worn out, this heavy-duty replacement bracket gets you back to safe operation.

What You’re Getting

Heavy-duty steel construction that won’t bend under normal use—unlike those flimsy original catches
Precise factory dimensions ensure your hood closes with proper gaps all around
Direct bolt-on replacement that lines up with existing mounting holes
Corrosion-resistant finish stands up to fertilizer, road salt, and whatever else your tractor encounters
Works perfectly with front catch 43135 for complete hood security

Built for Real Farm Work

This catch fits the workhorse Ford tractors that built American agriculture—from the compact 2000 series utility tractors up through the powerful 7000 series row-crop machines, plus all the 600 series and 10 series models. Whether you’re running a bush hog, pulling a planter, or stacking hay, these tractors handle it all, and your hood needs to stay put through every job.

Made to Last

This isn’t some lightweight bracket that’ll fold up the first time someone slams the hood too hard. The heavy-duty steel maintains its shape through years of abuse, and the catch engagement point stays precisely positioned for secure latching without requiring Hercules-level force to close.

Good to Know

Installation takes about 20-30 minutes with basic tools. Here’s a tip that’ll save you grief: mark your old catch position with a paint pen before removal—gives you a starting point for alignment. Test fit the hood before final tightening to make sure everything lines up right. If your hood’s been flopping around for a while, check those hinges too—they might need adjustment after you get a proper catch installed.