Anderson Hitch - nope, not a hitch - it belongs on a power line

[Bramblefind]

Is this a hitch for a tractor? It is about 4" long and 1.75" wide. It is marked "Anderson RC-30" on one side and "8 0 52-5 E" on the other. I know it is modern era but any clue as to when it was made? I dug it out beside a farm lane.

Thanks!

 

[Newt]

Re: Anderson Hitch

Part of a block and tackle maybe?
Newt

 

[krcando]

Re: Anderson Hitch

A clevis & pin for a electrical suspension insulator system. The insulator had a cup that hung on the pin. Actual name?

 

[TiredIron]

Re: Anderson Hitch

You are correct Sir........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pylon.detail.arp.750pix.jpg

TiredIron

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Anderson Hitch

I hope I am looking at the right thing--

This?

That is a great id! There are big lines at the end of the lane. It must have fallen out of one the of the trucks when they were accessing them.

Thank you!

 

[TiredIron]

Yes sir.....thats it. I work for the Power Company. The Linemen have those on their trucks.
It should'a made your detector sing......lol.

 

[Newt]

Eventually I'll get one right.
Newt

 

[lennon631]

These guys don't know what they're talking about....it's a very cumbersome slingshot!

 

[Bramblefind]

My first thought when I found it was that it was a saddle horn.