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How did you go from Cat ll to a Cat l implement seeing how the Cat ll pins are 32" apart & Cat l pins are 26" apart? Thanks,Jim
Get a Cat 2 Pat's Easy Change. (click on the blue link) Then bush the pins on the Cat 1 to make them Cat 2.
This is what I did with a Cat 2 Kubota M7040 and it works great for both categories. I was able to get the slide in replacements. Not sure if they are still made. Give them a call. They are very helpful.
Pat's is a sponsor on TBN. Check the top of the "Attachments" forum.
gwdixon
I received my USED Pat's Quick attach in the mail yesterday that you sold me. I've very satisfied with them although my post lady complained about the weight of the box. I enjoyed doing business with you. Jim:thumbsup:
PS: anyone interested in buying a slightly used HF quick hitch that's in good shape for $70 OBO
I think I'll keep the original inserts with the balls to enhance my M7040's resale/trade in value. Thanks anyway,Jim
PS: just for grins I looked up the price of the inserts with the balls & they're $206.82 ea.
How did you go from Cat ll to a Cat l implement seeing how the Cat ll pins are 32" apart & Cat l pins are 26" apart? Thanks,Jim
If you end up using Pat's I'd be curious for a followup thread about how they hold up. The MX8 is gonna test them for sure. That's probably a 1900lb attachment that is going to put a lot of lateral stress on the Pat's.
I carry a JD1008 (older version of MX10) with a CAT II QH. I'd be nervous using a Pat's.
If someone wanted to make an adjustable width quick hitch like the fixed units (like the Northern tool linked), it could be done. It would only be two bolts to adjust the width. If the center hook is adjustable, it would work.....
Quick hitches were made/developed because of bigger and bigger equipment (ie V rippers, 4 bottom plows). It was difficult for some to jocky the tractor around or pulling the pin for the telescoping arms didn't work or moving the implement to the correct position was not an option.