Quick hitch other than Harbor Freight?

[bcp]

The HF category 2 hitch seems to show up on their web site and stores only a couple of times a year. Check your local stores. I can't find a number for it yet.

Bruce

 

[newbury]

I didn't need a longer top link with my 790. I did need a PTO Adapter (extender, actually) for my chipper PTO drive shaft but that may have been due to the way the previous owner (of the chipper) cut the drive shaft tubes.

And it should be mentioned they are easy to get and cost about $20. Pto Adapter

 

[bcp]

Found the HF Cat 2 hitch, #98487

http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/98000-98999/98487.pdf

And this one:
Amazon.com: NorTrac Three-Point Quick Hitch - Category 2: Home Improvement

Bruce

 

[Daver1963]

I'll add my two cents. I have a County Line Fast Change (CountyLine® Fast Change Hitch System, Pack of 2 - Tractor Supply Online Store) which I bought about a month after I got my first tractor. An advantage to this one is that it is Cat II, but with the bushings will work on Cat I. You may ask what the advantage is - I have other family members that farm and have Cat II implements so if I have to borrow something I can hitch up to it.
Every implement I have is Cat I so I have bushings pre-installed on everything. Yes, you have to get off the tractor to hitch up the top link, but with some implements, like a breaking plow, I need to adjust the top link anyway to make sure it hits the ground at the correct angle.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Found the HF Cat 2 hitch, #98487

http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/98000-98999/98487.pdf

And this one:
Amazon.com: NorTrac Three-Point Quick Hitch - Category 2: Home Improvement

Bruce

Bruce;

Thanks very much. Have a good starting point to call them back. Called them earlier and never got to speak to anyone who had a clue what I was asking about.

Do you own one?

 

[RoyJackson]

And it should be mentioned they are easy to get and cost about $20. Pto Adapter

Yep, should have mentioned that...
BTW, the linked item is what is necessary. Tractor Supply didn't carry them the last time I checked out their website. They (TSC) does carry a "PTO Extender, but it does not have the push button lock.

 

[bcp]

Do you own one?

I have a HF Cat 1 but have seen the Cat 2 hitches on line and in stores.

When you call a store, just ask for an inventory check for item 98487. They don't even have to know what it is to check the number on their computer. That saves a lot of explaining.

Bruce

 

[94BULLITT]

I didn't need a longer top link with my 790. I did need a PTO Adapter (extender, actually) for my chipper PTO drive shaft but that may have been due to the way the previous owner (of the chipper) cut the drive shaft tubes.

Let me rephrase this, with the Pats that slides over the lift arms you should get a longer toplink. Pats probably extends your lift arms 4'' so your toplink will not have the proper range.

If you get the Pats that welds on and weld it in the same place your lifat arm balls were you will not need a longer toplink.

If you get the Pats that goes in place of your telescopic lift arm you will not need a longer toplink.

 

[RoyJackson]

Let me rephrase this, with the Pats that slides over the lift arms you should get a longer toplink. Pats probably extends your lift arms 4'' so your toplink will not have the proper range.

Again, my 790's top link still had plenty of adjustment. However, top links do come in different lengths so what worked for me may not work for others.

 

[dirtrod]

I have Speeco Quick Hitches on both of my tractors with one in use for 10 years now. I have modified the handles to point to the front of the tractor so I can just turnaround in the seat and open or close the latches. In cases where I don't have a PTO shaft I can attach or drop an implement with out getting off the tractor.