Quick Hitches harbor frieght quick hitch toplink

[mike194]

I have just purchased a Harbor frieght quick hitch, and i have a few questions.

first, do i need any kind of bushings for the lower pins.

also the top hook does not work on alot of my impliments but in the instructions it says there is an optional adapter, where do i get this adapter i have not been able to find it on the hf site.

also has any one used this on a KK tiller ?

i would appreciate the help.

 

[Mighty Dodge]

I haven't found the need to use bushings on any of my attachments, don't own a 3pt tiller. I did buy the toplink adapter, it's not in the catalog or web page. Call their customer service and ask for Item #29309, Description "93691 Hitch Adapter.
From their web site: You can call and speak to a Customer Service Representative Monday-Friday 9:00 - 5:30 EST at 1-800-444-3353 (toll free).

M.D.

 

[Blackbird_BX]

Yes, you need CAT 1 to CAT 2 bushings for the pins. Don't worry about getting anything fancy, any CAT 1 to CAT 2 adapter bushing will do.

The only way to get the optional adapter is to call Harbor Freight to order it. They don't list it on their web site, which is ridiculous IMO.

 

[mike194]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/79288-harbor-freight-3-point-quick-38.html

after reading the above 38 page thread i found out that all you have to do to get the adaptor is go to the harbor frieght site and click on the left side that says order from printed catalog and enter part # 29309-0VGA and add it to your cart and checkout. 15 dollars delivered to the door.

TBN has helped me out again.

 

[teg]

Digging up an old thread to see if someone can post a photo of the adaptor that is talk about in the second post. I called the number and it's on backorder until May 8th 2009... I was thinking of making my own anyway but was thinking of going a different route but would like to see the adaptor (vers. the drawing).

PS. I wish I read the link in the above thread... I don't think I would have bought this... but like people said, you get what you pay for & the price was right.

On EDIT:
Thanks Stargazer (below) for the TSC tip and a link to the photo: http://www.tractorsupply.com/wcssto...ontAssetStore/images/products/600/0267563.jpg

That is a WHOLE LOT more metal!!! (with a price tag to go with it ) Already thinking of what I may beef up on the Horrible Fright one I bought!! I guess they are holding up as is??? Anyone with problems?? Other then fit...

 

[Stargazer]

If you have a tractor supply store close go there and look at their version of the quick hitch. Last fall mine had the adapter wired to top link. Looked like a U with a tail on bottom with holes in both ends. If memory serves me the company that sells the bags of gold hitch pins etc also had the adapter for about $15 but was hard to find on the web site. I need to round up 1 of these also for self.

 

[JoeL4330]

Here you go pic of the toplink ...and diagram of how/why I use one on my backblade

 

[teg]

Wow, Thanks JoeL4330... that should not be too hard to make Actually looks like it might be fun to build it

 

[The Dougster]

I also thought it would be easy to make but it only costs $8... the way I work I'd probably use $10 worth of oxygen.. lol

 

[studor]

I thought about making one till I discovered the price. Two funny things when I got it -- it was sent in a box with a whole bunch of air bags that made the parcel about 10 times larger than it needed to be (guess so that chunk of steel would not be damaged by the courier throwing the box ) -- then if you look at the picture carefully you will see the part that holds the implement pin is a built up weld of over a quarter inch -- thought it was kind of a weird way to make it but I guess if welding labour is cheap it makes sense

 

[randy1687]

O.K., it is early and I have only had one cup of joe, but how does that adapter supposed to work?. Won,t the hook be in the way when you flip it over to hook the implement, or do you remove the hook totally when using the adapter. I cannot decide to try one of these hitches because of my attachments not working on getting that hook under the bracing for the top pin. But changing implements without something is a hassle. My problem is with my kubota 7510, the raise arms have no way of staying out wide enough when trying to back up to implements to connect. Right now I have my son hold them spread out while I back up to connect. Not very safe but I do not know what else to do and that hitch would solve that problem.

 

[greg_g]

It's usually an either/or situation. Use the hook for rigid toplink situations, use the adapter for floating toplink situations. In most configurations, the hook must be removed so as not to restrict adapter movement.

//greg//

 

[randy1687]

Thanks greg, do you know of any other products that are available to keep the swing arms held out of the way to help with the line up process?.

 

[Stargazer]

Go to the Pat's easy hitch sticky at top of this form and notice the adjustable bar that goes between hitch arms. I am no relation to this Pat haha. looks like 2 pieces of square tubbing with a threaded knob to lock distance.

 

[Shastapk]

Does anyone know where to get this hitch adapter now online? I can't wait until May from Harbor Freight. Couldn't find in at TSC. Thanks.

 

[greg_g]

Thanks greg, do you know of any other products that are available to keep the swing arms held out of the way to help with the line up process?.

I have PEC system on both my tractors, and each came with an adjustable spacing bar. Never needed anything else since, so never had cause to investigate anthing else - sorry.

But there is a bungee cord technique that might help - but it's not too effective if your implements all have different lift pin spacing.

//greg//

 

[Cocre]

Does anyone know where to get this hitch adapter now online? I can't wait until May from Harbor Freight. Couldn't find in at TSC. Thanks.

Ordered one online from Harbor Freight last night. Are they out of stock? Nothing in the confirmation email they sent me mentioned this. I know they are not super speedy shippers, but I should have it in a week or two.

 

[Shastapk]

I just called harbor freight and they said I could order it, but they estimated I won't get it until May 8 as it is on backorder just as Teg mentioned earlier in this thread. By the way, how did you find it online at HF. I searched to no avail. Could you post a link?

 

[Cocre]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/79288-harbor-freight-3-point-quick-38.html

after reading the above 38 page thread i found out that all you have to do to get the adaptor is go to the harbor frieght site and click on the left side that says order from printed catalog and enter part # 29309-0VGA and add it to your cart and checkout. 15 dollars delivered to the door.

TBN has helped me out again.

Shastapk, the above is what I did.

 

[manganos]

I ordered mine a week ago from HB and received it today. I just went out to the shop and put it on. I had to remove the hook first. I ended up putting the pin thru both the toplink and the adaptor and I had to grind down the quickhitch a bit to get it to work but it works great. I can now use the quickhitch with all of my implements no matter if they have a floating toplink or not. Good product for $16 shipped.