? about Pat's ez change install

[Inspector507]

Is there any way to hook up a drawbar with the Pat's units installed - or do you have to take them off?

Are you wanting to use this type of drawbar? (See attached)
If so, no nothing special to do to use it. However it will pivot so you may need to fabricate something to combat that.

 

[Crisswell]

That's it. Thanks, Inspector!

Andy

PS And Rick, too!!

 

[GaryCrowell]

How much does a set of cat II easy change thingy's run?

 

[Crisswell]

Mine were $189.95, plus $20 for the stabilizer bar, plus shipping ($23 for me).

 

[Bedlam]

I was wondering what the offset measurement is for the pin to where it will extend to with the pats hitch.
I have heard 2 inches, but also see someone claims to have 4 inches.
Any feedback on how this effected anyones top link?
Anyone have the hydraulic top link? and how much of a travel difference did it make?
Thanks
Allan

 

[3RRL]

I was wondering what the offset measurement is for the pin to where it will extend to with the pats hitch.
I have heard 2 inches, but also see someone claims to have 4 inches.
Any feedback on how this effected anyones top link?
Anyone have the hydraulic top link? and how much of a travel difference did it make?
Thanks
Allan

I'm sure exactly but I think mine was 3" to 4"? Anyway, the Hydraulic top link I got was longer than my stock top link so it worked out perfectly.

 

[rickmacheske]

Allan,
Cat 1 is 3 3/4". I measured mine. I only needed to extend my top link, not replace it. I would think you would need a different top link if you had Pat's EZ change vs. without it.
Rick

 

[greg_g]

I was wondering what the offset measurement is for the pin to where it will extend to with the pats hitch. I have heard 2 inches, but also see someone claims to have 4 inches.

Depends on what size you buy. The Cat 2 I got extended my KAMA lift arms by a full 4-1/2 inches

//greg//

 

[Landshaping]

They make it sound more complicated than it is. I ended up using two spacers on the inside and the actual install took us about 15 minutes once we figured out how it went together.

Did you install CAT1 or CAT2?
I have a 2007 5040 also.
I am a grading contractor and change attachments dozens of times a day.
Hope fully Pats will help, I just need to know what size to order that fits on our CAT 2 lift arms?

 

[greg_g]

Hope fully Pats will help, I just need to know what size to order that fits on our CAT 2 lift arms?

I looked up the M5040 on the Kubota website, to confirm the Cat2 lift system. That means a Cat1 PEC will not install properly on your Cat2 lower lift arms. The diameter of the PEC pin that goes through the lift arm swivel ball is too small. Even if you cut down an adapter bushing, the Cat1 PEC inside dimensions would likely be too small as well.

However, you can order your PEC based upon both TPH and implement category. A straight Cat2 PEC is for a Cat2 tractor lift that mates to Cat2 implement pins. A Cat2/1 PEC is for a Cat2 tractor lift that mates to Cat1 implement pins. But then, you're not going to lift Cat1 implements with it.

I bought a straight Cat2 PEC so that I can lift both Cat1 and Cat2 implement pins. Lifting Cat2 implements is a straightforward procedure. And when lifting Cat1 implements, I simply slip adapter bushings and PEC Cat 1 washers over the Cat1 lift pins.

If you do as I do, remember to specify both Cat1 and Cat2 lift pin washers when you order your PEC

//greg//