Quick connect fittings

[J_J]

I believe he is talking about the Power-Trac QD's on the mini-hoe. Those are NPT

 

[dfkrug]

Here are some pix of the two major types I run into on compacts. For users
of industrial equipment, there are other types, including brand-specific.

Not all QDs are marked, BTW. These are -8 size (1/2").

 

[J_J]

Here is some more data on coupler interchange.

http://www.stucchiusa.com/PDF/10_IRB_IRBO_IRBX.pdf

 

[Gravy]

I have found that the standard ones that Tractor Supply stocks work just fine. They have a ball rather than a poppet. Take one of your fittings and try it at the store. If it joins up, it will work.

 

[J_J]

Poppets are supposed to allow more flow through the QD. Also, you are not to mix ball and poppet QD's.

A QD, one size larger that the hose is recommended, for instance, if using 3/8 in hose, you can use 1/2 in QD.

 

[Gravy]

Poppets are supposed to allow more flow through the QD. Also, you are not to mix ball and poppet QD's.

A QD, one size larger that the hose is recommended, for instance, if using 3/8 in hose, you can use 1/2 in QD.

Yep. I've read all of those recommendations. I have no doubt that they are correct and will maximize performance. On the other hand, I needed to get a job done, and mixing the ball style with the poppet style and using 1/2" fittings on 1/2" hose worked well enough.

Still, the smart thing is to stick with the poppets. Someday I'll change them out.