Question for "Quick Hitch" Users

[sparc]

I will be different.

I recommend pin-adjustable rigid stabilizers. I bought mine from Stabilworks.
You pin the lower links open to the width of your draw pins, back up, un-pin one side, and push the lower link eyes over the draw pins.
Requires no additional paraphernalia on your implements, and you preserve leveling function of the eyes.
PTO shaft extensions not required. Proprietary lynch pins not required.
Reinforces lower links on rare occasions when you may wish to PUSH with the tractor in reverse.
You do have to get down off the tractor......
I am 66 and have the same wear-and-tear body issues.
Kubota tractor stabilizers Kubota [url]www.stabilworks.com - YouTube[/url]

I have to agree with the use of rigid stabilizers. I have a QH on my TC25 most of the time and with its stabilizers which are very similar to those you mention there is little if any side-to-side movement of an implement. Now if I choose I can put the pins in some slotted holes which do allow for some movement. But in either case the arms will be set to the correct spread for the QH and I can just back up and go. If a PTO connection has to be made yes you have to get down and hook up, but its still faster and easier on the back. I am thinking about getting another one for the other tractor when I come across one at a good price.

 

[sparc]

No one brought up the Delta Hook, so I will. Simply the BEST QA system there is that I know of. All you have to do is get close and you can be hooked up. :cool2: Huge Huge down fall is the cost.

And of course I have to put in a plug for top & tilt systems, it just makes life "better".

The Delta Hook looks like a great system from viewing their site and watching the video of it in action.
Only drawback is the price is huge compared to a Quickhitch, and you need adapter plates for each implement that are as much as a QH. If you have a half dozen implements you're looking at a big investment, maybe $2500.00 or more.

 

[murphy1244]

The Delta Hook looks like a great system from viewing their site and watching the video of it in action.
Only drawback is the price is huge compared to a Quickhitch, and you need adapter plates for each implement that are as much as a QH. If you have a half dozen implements you're looking at a big investment, maybe $2500.00 or more.

I think that system is for the big machines myself

 

[yelbike]

I think that system is for the big machines myself

Or some ones who's on the machine all day everyday like a commercial landscaper.

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

That delta hook system is nifty, but man oh so PRICEY !

Again, thanks to all for the feedback...

Rich

 

[jenkinsph]

How does this work ?

The quick hitch is connected with a pto centered to the frame in a fixed position, a mating pto shaft is centered and fixed to the implement with the same alignment. When you connect with the quick hitch locked in place a lever is operated to slide a locking coupler between the two drivelines from the seat.


Here is a link,
http://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/...ractor_hookup/i-match_autohitch_lx_mx5-6.html

 

[ovrszd]

Don't feel high jacked in the least...learning a whole bunch...like, dang this is gonna cost $ ! :laughing: but gonna probably give the QH a shot when T&T gets done...I really appreciate the feedback !

Rich

Rich, my hobby is Jeeps. J.e.e.p stands for Just Empty Every Pocket. Always spending money on them.

Yep, top&tilt along with a QH are expensive. But if you can get by the initial cost you'll feel silly when you think about being without them. As I said before. Just requires some patience (and money hoarding) to get there!!!! Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[mmurphydds]

I strongly recommend the Quick hitch (JD iMatch in my situation). For draft implements, I don't even need to get off the tractor. Hookup is automatic, as the latches are spring-loaded. For unhook, I just raise the implement to full-up, and reach back and raise the latch handles, then lower the hitch and drive away. Ditto to earlier posts extolling hydraulic toplinks... I use it ALL the time, both in hookup/unhhook, and in setting the level of the implement. I consider it indispensable. As for PTO implements, yes you need to connect/disconnect the driveline, but with a well-greased connector, it's a 30 second deal. You will only feel the pain of the cost until you use it for the first time, after that you will smile every time. I remember hooking up as a kid on the farm, versus now, as a 60yr old...no comparison!! Do it....

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

Convinced ! QH of one brand or another on the buy list ! T&T were already on the list...

Rich

 

[Sysop]

I strongly recommend the Quick hitch (JD iMatch in my situation). For draft implements, I don't even need to get off the tractor. Hookup is automatic, as the latches are spring-loaded. For unhook, I just raise the implement to full-up, and reach back and raise the latch handles, then lower the hitch and drive away. Ditto to earlier posts extolling hydraulic toplinks... I use it ALL the time, both in hookup/unhhook, and in setting the level of the implement. I consider it indispensable. As for PTO implements, yes you need to connect/disconnect the driveline, but with a well-greased connector, it's a 30 second deal. You will only feel the pain of the cost until you use it for the first time, after that you will smile every time. I remember hooking up as a kid on the farm, versus now, as a 60yr old...no comparison!! Do it....

You brought up a question: for implements that require varying degrees of draft and tractors that have the three top link holes, how does quick hitch and hydraulic top links work? Do you still need to climb down and change which hole the top link is in when going from devices that need draft to ones that do not?