AutoHitch???

[Robertesq1]

My dealer is suggesting it for me... Any opinions?

 

[beenthere]

The three point hookup that accepts the PTO engagement?

Like this?
http://www.deere.com/en_US/golfturf/products_equipment/utility_tractors/imatch/imatch.html

Handy if you switch between PTO attachments often...like maybe a landscaping business.

But what attachments would you use it for?

 

[Robertesq1]

I am purchasing a rototiller and brush hog... (both are Imatch/autohitch compatable) But I am not sure what I do if I want to use a seeder or other implement??? looks like its restricted to just a few items. Not sure its worth it.

 

[teg]

Very cool and interesting... but for the price, I have enough time in the day to hop off the tractor and hook up the pto the "old fashion way". Besides, I need the exercise.

 

[kennyd]

To pricey/complicated/limited for me...The iMatch takes care of 99% of the pain involved in hooking up a 3PH mounted implement-hooking up the PTO shaft is easy.

 

[Henri88]

Have to agree with the guys here. I thought I could do without the quickhitch for my ballast box, tiller, and cultivator. Took me a year to realize how much of a pain it was, so I took the advice of everyone here, and bought one. The pto on the other hand is a snap to install and I could not justify the need of a autohitch. Well ok, it was not even an option for the 2305, but still.

 

[Robertesq1]

to the brain trust:

If I understand properly the autohitch (pto conaction) is good for only 2 implements, while quick hitch is for almost all. So the consensus get the quick hitch not the auto hitch??

 

[david8989]

Correct, The imatch will fit almost all 3ph attachments as long as you have a set of bushings for them that you can get from JD. When I purchased my set-up they threw in the bushings for all my attachments.
The auto-hitch is pretty limited on the attachments it will fit, and in my opinion is a novelty item. So in conclusion, imatch=yes & autohitch=nah

 

[Robertesq1]

the dealer is telling that using items with just the quick hitch (imatch) and manualy connecting the pto is a real pia but with the autohitch its a breeze. Anyone?

 

[kennyd]

the dealer is telling that using items with just the quick hitch (imatch) and manualy connecting the pto is a real pia but with the autohitch its a breeze. Anyone?

My bet is he has one and needs to sell it...

Tell him you want to try just the iMatch and hook up to a implement in the lot so you can see for yourself.