[AT] 3 point quick hitch

H. L. Staples hlstaples at mcloudteleco.com
Wed Nov 19 07:38:37 PST 2008


All the discussion of hitches for Roy's tractor, that was not designed for a
small acreage use. 
Covers the fact that the cost adding a quality three point hitch and a quick
hitch would go a long 
way toward the purchase of a good small tractor like Farmer bought. 

The little Ferguson or the Yanmar are good examples, plus many others of all
the colors. 

The cost of this opinion zilch.

H. L. Staples
McLoud, Oklahoma
USA
-------Original Message-------
 
From: Herbert Metz
Date: 11/19/2008 4:37:21 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] 3 point quick hitch
 
Dean, you have raised several good points.
My concern is do the "lesser cost" copiers really realize the importance
of, and all of the features of what they are trying to supply?
Anyone considering a conversion kit is doing so to realize a significant
improvement.  Most of the above providers are copiers, not innovators.   I
question whether one can depend on them for such important equipment..
I bought a conversion kit so that I could use 3pt equipment on my 1958 D-14
Allis Chalmers (that came with the snapcoupler feature and a conventional
drawbar).    Cross Mfg, located in Missouri, is well rated and provides a
Good product.  I am not that impressed with their product, and now wish I
had paid an additional 20% and bought the top of the line from Saginaw Mfg
in Michigan.
Herb
 
 
> [Original Message]
> From: Dean Van Peursem <deanvp at att.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 11/18/2008 11:49:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] 3 point quick hitch
>
> Roy/Mogrits,
>
> I'm getting a little confused by the terminology being used in this
thread. My
> understanding is the Harbor Freight Tools "Quick Hitch" attaches to
tractors
> which already have a three point hitch so an operator can quickly and
easily
> attach and release 3-point implements without leaving your tractor seat.
There
> are several aftermarket 3 point hitch manufacturers for three point
hitches that
> will fit on tractors that didn't have a three point available from the
original
> tractor manufacturer or can be used instead of an original factory three
point
> hitch on other models of tractors. Once these aftermarket three point
hitches
> are installed on a tractor then a "Quick Hitch" can be attached to them
for
> their associated added benefits.  Just keep in mind that the aftermarket
three
> point hitch kits do not offer an active top link, ie, integral draft and
depth
> control. Some of these aftermarket kits are not built heavy enough(cheap)
or do
> not fit/work very well so be careful on which brand you select.
Worksaver is
> one of the better ones, as I recall, but they are not inexpensive.
Worksaver
> has a web site for their three point hitch kits at:
>
> http://www.worksaver.com/product/hkit3pt.html
>
> You can get line drawings and Operator manuals for each version of the
hitches
> via download also on this site.  Distributors/Dealers can be found on the
site
> also.
> .
>
> Dean Van Peursem
> Apache Junction, AZ
>
> We don't stop playing because we grow old;
> we grow old because we stop playing.
>  George Bernard Shaw
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mogrits
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:56 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] 3 point quick hitch
>
> Roy, you might want to look into a three-point conversion kit instead
> of the quick hitch. I had a friend make one for my little Allis
> Chalmers B years ago, as it only had a drawbar. It isn't pretty but it
> works. The kits they sell now look good and work. If you can't find it
> through www.atis.net try looking around at www.yesterdaystractors.com.
> I think one manufacturer of these kits was "worksaver".
>
> Warren
>
> On 11/18/08, Roy Morgan <k1lky at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > On Oct 10, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Claudeprintequip at aol.com wrote:
> >
> >> Hello list.
> >> I went and looked at a 3point quick hitch at Harbor Freight.  ...
> >> Does anyone on the list have experience with or know anything about
> >> this
> >> item?
> >
> > Claude,
> >
> > I wonder if you got any replies?
> > I have a '51 IHC McCormick W-4 with only a swinging draw bar hitch.  I
> > wonder if the Harbor Freight thing might be an option.
> >
> > Roy
> >
> >
> > Roy Morgan
> > k1lky at earthlink.net
> > 529 Cobb St.
> > Groton NY, 13073
>
 
 



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