tell me about "I-match"

jmt1271 · May 29, 2006

tell me about \"I-match\"

i recently got a JD 3520 with FEL, LX5 and a hawkline box blade. my first tractor. i didnt get the I-match. after spending 15 minutes hooking up the bush hog to move it, i think i want it. my dealer said he would trade out my hawkline boxblade for a heavier duty frontier. i believe the frontier is compatible with Imatch, whereas the hawkline is not.
is the imatch worth it, assuming all my implements are compatible? what is the hook up process when you have i-match. i am seriosly thinking about getting it, if the hook up process is substantially easier. thanks.

jmt1271 · May 29, 2006

tell me about \"I-match\"

i recently got a JD 3520 with FEL, LX5 and a hawkline box blade. my first tractor. i didnt get the I-match. after spending 15 minutes hooking up the bush hog to move it, i think i want it. my dealer said he would trade out my hawkline boxblade for a heavier duty frontier. i believe the frontier is compatible with Imatch, whereas the hawkline is not.
is the imatch worth it, assuming all my implements are compatible? what is the hook up process when you have i-match. i am seriosly thinking about getting it, if the hook up process is substantially easier. thanks.

beenthere · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

Without a doubt, the hook-up time is faster and 'more fun' than what you are doing now.

I have a ballast box, and don't get off the tractor to disconnect it (unlatch the lock bars by reaching back, then lower the 3pt and drive off). Nor do I get off the tractor to hook the ballast box back up.
If I want the RC or blade on, just back up to them, lower the 3pt, and raise the 3pt. Flip the latches to lock it on from the seat.
The RC requires me to get off and hook up the PTO. But no more using the 2" pipe to move the attachment around to slip the 3pt arms onto the pins.

No doubt you will wonder how, or why, you ever tried to get along without it. Try moving that ballast box around to get both lift arms aligned with the pins. Doesn't get any easier with the iMatch.

beenthere · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

Without a doubt, the hook-up time is faster and 'more fun' than what you are doing now.

I have a ballast box, and don't get off the tractor to disconnect it (unlatch the lock bars by reaching back, then lower the 3pt and drive off). Nor do I get off the tractor to hook the ballast box back up.
If I want the RC or blade on, just back up to them, lower the 3pt, and raise the 3pt. Flip the latches to lock it on from the seat.
The RC requires me to get off and hook up the PTO. But no more using the 2" pipe to move the attachment around to slip the 3pt arms onto the pins.

No doubt you will wonder how, or why, you ever tried to get along without it. Try moving that ballast box around to get both lift arms aligned with the pins. Doesn't get any easier with the iMatch.

fitzisprint955 · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

If you mean substantially easier by just backing up to the equipment and it being attached in under 30 seconds, then yes it is much easier. Lets not forget pinched fingers and vulgar language not being a isssue. I bought non-green equipment used, and lets just say that I make sure that it is modified safely to fit the imatch. Frountier makes good stuff, wish I had more....Right now I havea Frountier 6' blade and a ballast box and its nice to just back up and it be on. fitz /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

fitzisprint955 · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

If you mean substantially easier by just backing up to the equipment and it being attached in under 30 seconds, then yes it is much easier. Lets not forget pinched fingers and vulgar language not being a isssue. I bought non-green equipment used, and lets just say that I make sure that it is modified safely to fit the imatch. Frountier makes good stuff, wish I had more....Right now I havea Frountier 6' blade and a ballast box and its nice to just back up and it be on. fitz /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

DanielAlexander · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

The I-match sounds real good to me, I ordered a HF on sale, it's backordered and I might have to modify it to get it to fit on the 3-pt. Frontier implements look nice, I am building a rake, the only ones I had seen were in pictures until I went to the JD dealer and saw a real one.I was so impressed with the welds and the finish, that I went home and painted our bathroom walls JD green,when my wife came home,startled, I told her, all we need are yellow towels.Funny thing is I don't really like green I love my little red tractor. John Deere is a nice machine and I respect them ,I just am parcial to red. measure your implements link spacing and see if there in the I-match range. It would be a wonderful tool.

DanielAlexander · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

The I-match sounds real good to me, I ordered a HF on sale, it's backordered and I might have to modify it to get it to fit on the 3-pt. Frontier implements look nice, I am building a rake, the only ones I had seen were in pictures until I went to the JD dealer and saw a real one.I was so impressed with the welds and the finish, that I went home and painted our bathroom walls JD green,when my wife came home,startled, I told her, all we need are yellow towels.Funny thing is I don't really like green I love my little red tractor. John Deere is a nice machine and I respect them ,I just am parcial to red. measure your implements link spacing and see if there in the I-match range. It would be a wonderful tool.

BloomingtonMike · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

Outstanding tractor addition if your implements fit it. I have a Frontier tiller and rear blade, and JD ballast box that were designed with I-match in mind. I modified my carry all in about 30 minutes to use I match and am now modifing a rear rake to do the same. I think it is a fantastic addition to my 3320.

I would do it just to move to the medium duty box blade.

BloomingtonMike · May 29, 2006

Re: tell me about \"I-match\"

Outstanding tractor addition if your implements fit it. I have a Frontier tiller and rear blade, and JD ballast box that were designed with I-match in mind. I modified my carry all in about 30 minutes to use I match and am now modifing a rear rake to do the same. I think it is a fantastic addition to my 3320.

I would do it just to move to the medium duty box blade.