[AT] Quick Hitch

[Stuart Harner]

I have the one from Harbor Freight. There are several videos on U-Tube on how to “improve” it.

 

In my case I discovered there is enough “tolerance” in the 3 point specs that every single implement I have is not the same, especially in the pin to top link distance. The top hook on the adaptor is adjustable and would work fine if all the implements were the same. But as it is I basically use it on one implement, then have to spend a bunch of time if I swap to something else. Having to dig out two wrenches to adjust the adaptor every swap seems to take the quick out of quick hitch.

 

As for the PTO hookup problem, I feel your pain there too. Some of the shafts are the correct length that they work well with or without the adaptor, some are just at the edge of full length without so they are too short when using the adaptor. I could buy new shafts but at the current prices it seems improper to replace a shaft that is not damaged.

 

For the most part, my adaptor sits on top of the least used implement. At least I don’t have to move it as often that way. J

 

Maybe someday I will figure out a way to “universalize” my implements or build and easily adjustable adaptor. Oh well.

 

Stuart

 

From: AT [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike M
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:21 PM
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I have one on my tractor and love it, I to hated fiddling with the 3 point hitches. I can back up to all my equipment and lift it with no problems. I wish I could tell where I got it, but in this case Google is your friend. I can't speak for Cecil, just because all tractors are laid out differently. The newer your equipment the more likely it work well with quick hitch, and yes mine does have have a large hook to catch the top link. YMMV

Regards,
Mike M

On 5/20/2021 12:05 AM, Cecil Bearden wrote:

They are not worth a damn for anything running off the PTO.  I used one one time on my Belarus and had to crawl under the tractor from in front of the rear tiers ot get to the PTO to connect.  I thought it wold be easy, but it is a pain...
Cecil

On 5/19/2021 10:49 PM, Mogrits wrote:

Okay, I'm getting older and cranky. I used to think a three point hitch was like sliced bread but now I'm not so sure. After changing out a finish mower to the brush hog last weekend and getting on and off the tractor 30 times I want a quick hitch. I'm done with crowbars and hammers to align the lift arms. 

 

Does anyone have a brand and source recommendation? I see TSC and Northern have them backordered, and that harbor fright has them much cheaper but 70 miles away. I want one that picks up the top link too, and not one that clamps on the lift arms like TSC has. Our local Independent dealer recently got bought out by John Deere and moved out Kubota inventory overnight. I can't go there as I dont agree with their newly placed value on green paint.

 

Thanks

Warren





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