Greenwell PATSEASYCHANGE 4.50 star(s) (59)

Excellent Value
Model Year: 2018

Last year, we bought a new Kubota tractor. I took the ad for Pat's quick hitch to my dealer to compare with the much larger, and more expensive, quick hitch he was selling. My dealer said there was no reason Pat's wouldn't work just as well and in fact his sales manager had a Pat's on his personal tractor! I've been very satisfied with this product.

Pros: Economical, very sturdy, easy to install
Cons: None

Works But
Model Year: 2015

Easy hitch did what it says. It was easy to hitch to the brush hog and box blade. But now the but: adjusting bolts They bend too easy, and sadly while in use the brush hog came loose from the easy hitch. That would be okay if I had a flat field, but mine isn't,. When I hit a low spot, the tractor would go one way, and the implement would go the other way. I got stuck too many times. The easy hitch is now off and I wish I could sell it. Problem with the box blade: I could not go backwards and push. It was the same thing - it would come loose. It is easier for me to struggle with hitching up than to fight with the pats easy hitch.

Pros: It is easy to use, hitches quickly
Cons: Comes loose when in hard use, adjusting bolts bend

Must Have
Model Year: 0

The best attachment I ever purchased! A must have! Fast hookup without back breaking lifting.

Pros: Fast hookup, strong, easy to use
Cons: None

Quick Hitch
Model Year: 2004

As far as the four 3/8 bolts go, I kept changing the length of bolt so they screw in all the way and are not sticking out. I did not use the u-bolts but used the shims. All my implements are of different widths so I let the adapters a little loose. My biggest problem is the snow moves the safety latches when plowing deep snow. I don't have the cast ones. I have the ones that were plasma cut. I always get off the tractor to hook mine up. I have to hook up the hydraulic top link, the shaft, and the hoses. I just line up and lift the arms to hook up. I made extra washers for all my implements. I wanted to buy a weld on end so I can take the top link and have that on the same principle. I made adapters on all the implements to compensate for the added 4 inches. For the mower, I added a clutch which was exactly 4 inches. I know it says to add a longer top link but being hydrostatic, I avoided the extra cost that way. My arms have adjustable sway bar links so I don't have a lot of play.

Pros: Iys a lot quicker to hook up, I am not always changing the sway bar adjustment
Cons: Wish I had the cast iron ones

Top Link Modifications
Model Year: 2016

As explained in the sales literature, you are most certainly going to have to replace the top link. None of my Kubota top links were long enough so I had to cut them and weld in 6-inch pipe extensions to them. However, I have not had to replace any power take-off shafts because when I had to shorten some of them for use with my power take-off driven implements, I shortened them as little as possible just in case an issue like this should arise. Therefore, there is sufficient overlap of the two parts of the power take-off shaves, but check your operator's manual for each implement to be certain you will have enough overlap because it does set the tool at least 4 inches further back. In addition, I had to add more front-end ballast for my sprayer because the front end became too light with a full tank. These also can cause reduced turning radius clearance for implements that are not 3-point hitch mounted. They caused an issue like this with my mower caddy when I turned sharply, so I completely removed the movable hitch devices to which these couplers are connected, and the issue was resolved, but not before I bent one of the unlocking levers on the new coupler.

Pros: Easy to use and a frustration saver
Cons: Moves the tool rearward 4 inches or more, thus moving the center of gravity further back and top link modification may be necessary

Attention: Tractor With Sway Bar Connection At Ball Joint
Model Year: 2016

For tractors with the sway bar attachment at the ball joint, such as my Ford 340-B, the company website does not address this problem. Contact the manufacturer for longer pins so the sway bar can be attached on the outside of the adapter. Also, the supplied alignment bolts, for outside, are too long which interferes with the angle the sway bar attaches. Simple solution: I purchased four shorter bolts so that the sway bar could be attached at the proper angle. Again, this is something that the factory should have addressed. The system works great. I should have purchased much earlier. Not being so frustrated while changing implements has probably added three years to my life.

Pros: Works well
Cons: Factory needs to be aware of sway bars that attach at lift arm ball joint

Pats Easy Change System - Great!!
Model Year: 2013

I have a John Deere 2300 compact utility with implements from several manufacturers. I got Pat's Easy Change for Christmas two years ago and I love it! I used to use John Deere's iMatch but it didn't work with all the implements. Pat's works with everything I have and hooking it up is a breeze. It is rugged and well built. I wouldn't be caught without it now.

Pros: Easy to install, rugged, easy to use
Cons: None

Pat's Easy Change
Model Year: 2005

It works great and makes implement changes so much easier.

Pros: Ease of use, adaptability to different implements
Cons: I suggest using grade 8 bolts

Does it hook up to a (Lucknow) Snowblower?
Model Year: 2015

I have a compact tractor with Cat.1 lift arms and I use it for snow removal in the winter. I have seen Pat,2 quick connect being hooked to bush hog and such but will it hook to a snowblower (6ft. wide). Check out Lucknow Snowerblowers single auger.

Pros: Quick in hooking up implements
Cons: Will it hook up to a snowblower?

Very Happy
Model Year: 0

The ones I got are the cast versions not the welded and seem like they will last the life of the tractor. They work extremely well and made switching implements a breeze. I have a couple friends that have used my tractor since I installed these and they were able to use them with no instruction and highly approved of them! My driveshafts had plenty of length and so did my upper link to account for the small change in lower link length. I don't understand why some people complain about their driveshaft and upper link length, it's not in the easy change's ability to know about every tractor. These are items every tractor owner should know to check and how to compensate for differences.

Pros: easy to use
Cons: non yet

Excellent
Model Year: 2012

I have 2 tractors that I mounted Pat's Easy Change on. A JD 4410 cat. I and a Kubota L5740 cat II. The device has made changing implements a breeze, and has cleaned up my language quite a bit, as I no longer curse when I change the implements. Additionally I think it is safer as there is less chance of losing a finger while completing the task.

Pros: Easy, quick, safe.
Cons: No cons.

Good Idea
Model Year: 2012

Saves a lot of headaches. Much easier to swap implements with this attached. For some implements you might need to get a longer top link due to the slight lengthening of your lower arms. Keep an eye on the nuts and bolts as they have a tendency to vibrate loose, but that goes for everything on a tractor.

Pros: Back-saver. Neighbors don't have to hear me swearing as much.
Cons: Doesn't cure the common cold. Seriously, I haven't found any.

Stability Issues
Model Year: 2009

The first set that I bought had the arm pin hole bored crooked as to where the pin would not go through the unit and arm when trying to install. It was this way on both sides. The second unit did go on as designed I would guess. The small machine screws for stabilizing had to be adjusted all the way inwards and it still did not seem real secure. As the 3 point arms were raised, the angle of the units would no longer be parallel with one another. When I did use these, they would become loose as they were used over time. I was concerned as to the torque that was being put on my lift arms as they were raised and lowered. I finally did what was in the best interest of my tractor and implements. I bought a 3 point quick hitch and changed all of my implements that needed to be as to fit correctly. This did take some steel fabrication, welding and painting, but I now know that my tractor and all of the attachments are working the correct and most secure way. This was a lot cheaper than replacing tractor lift arms and implement mounts in the long run. Without question My quick hitch units are now residing in their original box in my shop. Good luck to everyone who likes this product as it does seem to serve a purpose to many people. I just like being able to secure my implements quickly with all 3 points. John Deere 4720 cab tractor.

Pros: See above.
Cons: See above.

Great But Those 4" Ugly Set Screw As Bolts Are Nutty!
Model Year: 0

Love the initial quality out of the box. Worked as expected the very first hook up on the Woods mower. But those set bolts they sent w/it are just dangerous. 4" and sticking out 3" so... I just hate unsafe on 3-pt and attachments. One snag up on wire or something and next thing you know you are hauling your fence behind you. Need to be cut down or replaced. Overall, I knocked them a star here.

Pros: Heavy duty! Should last longer than I do.
Cons: The 4" set-screws need to be re-considered.

Not Satisfied
Model Year: 0

My set lasted for about 3-4 years. Then started to fall apart. I sent an email re: my problem, but never received an answer.

Pros: Great while they lasted.
Cons: Parts fell off.

Better Than Sliced Bread
Model Year: 2013

I've managed to detach and reattach implements but I can't say it was a pleasant experience. I'd read about Pat's Easy Change Hitch on TBN and about a week ago, I bought one. It took about ten minutes to install and I am amazed at how easy it is to reattach my rotary cutter. I'll never again dread changing implements. This is a great device. I can't comment on its long term durability but it seems to be very heavy duty and I suspect that it'll outlast me.

Pros: Easy to assemble and easy to attach implements.
Cons: None.

Did Not Work On My Application
Model Year: 2012

Once installed, I found that my top link was too short for most of my equipment. Also found that the PTO's came very close to fully extended when these were added. These move your implements back about 6". Check these points out before you buy.

Pros: Fairly simple to use and install.
Cons: See above.

Don't Break You Back!
Model Year: 2012

Should have gotten one of these sooner! It is everything it is advertised to be! Save your back from muscling up implements. Just lift and click! I needed a longer top link for some implements as the quick links extend the reach to the implements a few inches. I purchased the stablizer bar and it is worth it. I marked the measurements on it for my various implements. I set the right length and just back into the implement for a perfect line-up every time.

Pros: Ease of use, well-built, ease of installation.
Cons: May need a longer top link.

Expectations
Model Year: 2011

I read another's review who complained about having to adjust the hitch arms width. I, too, tried the hitch stabilizer bar (an option when I bought). First I forgot and left the bar installed when I mowed. The PTO shaft rubbed it almost in two. Second, as the other commenter mentioned, not all my impliments have pins the same width. So, I will give quick attachs 10 out of 10---really---I say don't waste time installing the stabilizer bar. It's easy to pull the arm stab pins and adjust each arm as needed. The Easy Changes are absolutely GREAT. BTW, the Greenwells are great people to call, ask questions of and order from.

Pros: Good product, good people.
Cons: Stabilizer bar not usable most of the time.

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Model Year: 0

Mine fell apart after 2 years.

Pros: Great idea.
Cons: Fell apart.