trook
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Tomorrow, I intend on purchasing a JD 5075E cab with a MX-8 rotary cutter. I already have several category 1 attachments such as a disk, fertilizer spreader and box blade that are equipped with the collars to accept the category 1 JD I-match quick hitch (from my previous tractor) that I will be using with this new tractor.
The MX-8, as I understand it, is category 2 and will not work with the category 1 quick hitch that I intend to purchase with this new tractor. Obviously, I do not want to purchase both cat 1 and cat 2 JD quick hitches. I anticipate that the MX-8 will be used much more than all other attachments, but I would certainly like the ability to attach and detach the MX-8 with ease.
What is the best solution here to be able to utilize my current cat 1 attachments with a quick hitch while still being able to use a quick hitch with the MX-8? Will I have to remove the cat 1 quick hitch every time I want to attach the MX-8 or can I somehow make these compatible? Is there a way to use a category 2 quick hitch with my current attachments (I'm not aware of this)?
The MX-8, as I understand it, is category 2 and will not work with the category 1 quick hitch that I intend to purchase with this new tractor. Obviously, I do not want to purchase both cat 1 and cat 2 JD quick hitches. I anticipate that the MX-8 will be used much more than all other attachments, but I would certainly like the ability to attach and detach the MX-8 with ease.
What is the best solution here to be able to utilize my current cat 1 attachments with a quick hitch while still being able to use a quick hitch with the MX-8? Will I have to remove the cat 1 quick hitch every time I want to attach the MX-8 or can I somehow make these compatible? Is there a way to use a category 2 quick hitch with my current attachments (I'm not aware of this)?