Quick Hitches Need a quality quick hitch

[jenrow33]

Been looking at upgrading tractors for a while and looks like that isn’t in the budget for several years. Now looking to add a few implements to the collection. Will be looking at new box blade and a three point tiller. I plan to buy both as quick hitch compatible but I don’t have a quick hitch!

Looking for input on a quality category 1 quick hitch for my kubota L3400.

 

[Peter 315]

Hi, Some people buy the Harbor freight QH or woods , land pride makes them. Agri supply has a QH for $110.00

 

[flingwing1969]

Been looking at upgrading tractors for a while and looks like that isn稚 in the budget for several years. Now looking to add a few implements to the collection. Will be looking at new box blade and a three point tiller. I plan to buy both as quick hitch compatible but I don稚 have a quick hitch!

Looking for input on a quality category 1 quick hitch for my kubota L3400.

You'll want to read the numerous postings on this subject here and on YouTube. The problem with the TPH quick hitches that I've read is that they don't fit all of the implements right out of the box. There is a specific size determination to make to see if the TPH as purchased will work with all of your implements or if you will have to make various modifications to your implement to make it fit - sometimes fairly extensive modifications.

This is a good post as an example.

 

[mcfarmall]

Farm Hand by Lee Agra. You'll find cheaper ones but I don't think you'll find one with more versatility or better build quality. My friend has one and it is very impressive. I'm ordering mine near the end of April.

 

[Texasmark]

I have the Cat II Pat's which, with the spreader bar (included in the price) runs about $180. Bought mine at ASC. Nice thing about Pats is that it is for the lift arms only and allows the lift arms to adjust to any implement. Then just connect your 3rd member in the normal way and away you go.

 

[jenrow33]

After checking out several videos and reviews online and in here I think I’ve decided to save up and buy the John Deere I match. Although I have a kubota, the dealer in my town is actually a Deere dealer. Went and looked at the imatch and it’s a pretty quality tool.

Any comments on pros/cons of the imatch quick hitch by Deere that I may not have found online?

 

[Peter 315]

How much $300 ?

 

[Ortimber]

I have a Landpride and an iMatch. Both are good quality. I really like the new Landpride ones, they are really beefy but also getting a little expensive.

 

[RoyJackson]

I had a Deere QH...good quality, but had a fixed top hook as it was an older unit. I replaced it with an Agri-Supply QH that does have an adjustable top hook....less expensive, and more versatile.
The down side of most QH is the lower hook width. Not all implements are made to the standard category dimensions...older implements especially.
The other thing is the type of lower attachment on the implement...if just standard pins protruding outboard...few problems. But some implements have the lower attach pins mounted pointing inboard...and some have a clevis type hook up (I've seen this type mostly on rear finishing mowers).

An alternative, which I had several years ago, is the Pat's Easy Change System...something to consider.

 

[wassup8687]

I have the Harbor Freight QH and it works great. It was $99 on sale and it's really heavy duty. So far all my implements fit except for an old Dearborn 2 bottom plow that I just bought. For the plow I just took off the quick hitch and mounted the plow. All my newer implements fit fine.