Charlesaf3
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- Kubota B3030, Kubota M59 TLB
Thought I'd share some of my thoughts on the delta hook, for those who might be interested. Only a few hours on them really, so this is mainly a first impression - I'll try to update.
Delta hook, for those who don't know, is like a skidsteer Quick attach system, only for the 3 point hitch. Advantage is that it makes hooking and unhooking from most implements a breeze - under a minute at most, less for stuff without a PTO.
The major downside of the system is the expense - you have to buy a control plate for the tractor, and a receiver plate for each implement. Not particularly more expensive than FEL quick attach, but you feel it more since the system isn't "priced in".
The expense is justifiable - the parts are REALLY beefy. Lots of steel.
The plates take a little of the weight capacity of the 3pt - they sit a bit back, and probably weigh around 130 pounds between the receiver and the control plate. Not been an issue for me, but to let people know.
The system also changes the angle of things a bit due to the geometry of attaching it - basically its like it adds 4 inches or so to your toplink. If you have a long hydraulic top and tilt, like I did to work with my Pats easy change, this might cause problems with some implements like a box blade.
I think a hydraulic top link is basically essential to get proper use out of the system - just like a FEL QA, you want to angle the plate back and forth to slip the equipment on and off. Tough to explain, but I'm sure anyone who's used a QA knows exactly what I'm talking about.
The control and receiver plates stick a bit when new - this problem can be solved by buying teflon spray at NAPA or TSC and spraying the plates before using them. I'd say this is an essential step as well.
So far the customer service from the manufacturer has been superb.
All in, I'd highly recommend them to those who switch implements a lot - it makes life MUCH easier. I had the Pats easy change before, which is a nice system, and this is miles superior. Its also miles more expensive....
But its nice to literally be able to pick up and drop attachments without getting out of the seat.
Delta hook, for those who don't know, is like a skidsteer Quick attach system, only for the 3 point hitch. Advantage is that it makes hooking and unhooking from most implements a breeze - under a minute at most, less for stuff without a PTO.
The major downside of the system is the expense - you have to buy a control plate for the tractor, and a receiver plate for each implement. Not particularly more expensive than FEL quick attach, but you feel it more since the system isn't "priced in".
The expense is justifiable - the parts are REALLY beefy. Lots of steel.
The plates take a little of the weight capacity of the 3pt - they sit a bit back, and probably weigh around 130 pounds between the receiver and the control plate. Not been an issue for me, but to let people know.
The system also changes the angle of things a bit due to the geometry of attaching it - basically its like it adds 4 inches or so to your toplink. If you have a long hydraulic top and tilt, like I did to work with my Pats easy change, this might cause problems with some implements like a box blade.
I think a hydraulic top link is basically essential to get proper use out of the system - just like a FEL QA, you want to angle the plate back and forth to slip the equipment on and off. Tough to explain, but I'm sure anyone who's used a QA knows exactly what I'm talking about.
The control and receiver plates stick a bit when new - this problem can be solved by buying teflon spray at NAPA or TSC and spraying the plates before using them. I'd say this is an essential step as well.
So far the customer service from the manufacturer has been superb.
All in, I'd highly recommend them to those who switch implements a lot - it makes life MUCH easier. I had the Pats easy change before, which is a nice system, and this is miles superior. Its also miles more expensive....
But its nice to literally be able to pick up and drop attachments without getting out of the seat.