Quick Hitches 3-point quick hitch

[Xfaxman]

So, those iMatch quick hitches will work on other brands?

Other brands of what?

 

[curly]

I thought the iMatch was strictly a John Deere product. Does it work on any brand tractor (within reason I guess). Would it require buying all JD implements?

From what I can tell it's simply a quick hitch that will work on any tractor and accept any implements. Just making sure though.

 

[RoyJackson]

I thought the iMatch was strictly a John Deere product. Does it work on any brand tractor (within reason I guess). Would it require buying all JD implements?

From what I can tell it's simply a quick hitch that will work on any tractor and accept any implements. Just making sure though.

Deere's Quick Hitch is just a standard Category I or II and will work with most implements that are built to category I or II requirements (there's a specification, but I can't recall the number...it's an ANSI spec, I think).
My QH is a Deere and I use it with Woods implements. The only implement that doesn't fit is my chipper (Woods 5000) which is a rather old design (and actually built by Crary Bearcat).
A quick hitch does make life easier...especially with a rotary cutter.

 

[kennyd]

Deere's Quick Hitch is just a standard Category I or II and will work with most implements that are built to category I or II requirements (there's a specification, but I can't recall the number...it's an ANSI spec, I think).

ASAE Category 1 Standard S278.6 for quick-attach hitches

But just a clarification, it's CAT1 only.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

At my age the QH is the best implement I have. Makes all the others work easier for me. I tired of groveling around in the dirt hooking up implements. QH no tools and most work from the seat. All my QH ready implements worked fine. Older stuff did not follow the ANSI standard so mods are required. Easy if you are a welder and have the equipment. Do a search of the TBN threads and you will see my experience making a HF QH work and save a bundle in several. Tired of telling the story now.

Ron

 

[curly]

At my age the QH is the best implement I have. Makes all the others work easier for me. I tired of groveling around in the dirt hooking up implements. QH no tools and most work from the seat. All my QH ready implements worked fine. Older stuff did not follow the ANSI standard so mods are required. Easy if you are a welder and have the equipment. Do a search of the TBN threads and you will see my experience making a HF QH work and save a bundle in several. Tired of telling the story now.

Ron

I searched for all threads started by you (found 23) and didn't see anything that looked like it might be the thread you are talking about. Did someone else start the thread?

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Sorry to mislead; I just posted on threads by others. There are some minor mods needed to the HF ones. If you are not a welder it will probably not work for you. From all the experiences posted on this subject it is clear the HF ones do not work right out of the box. First step is the lift arm connection point at the bottom is drilled at 3/4" rather than the 7/8" required. That is a reamer job.

Ron

 

[Xfaxman]

Use the Google Custom Search at the top, It only searches TBN.

 

[curly]

Well nevermind. I had the Deltahook system on my DK55, and it looks like I'm gonna get to keep it for my CK35. It was expensive when I first bought it, but it definately does the trick for me. Hassle free changing out 3-point implements.

 

[KennyG]

Sorry to mislead; I just posted on threads by others. There are some minor mods needed to the HF ones. If you are not a welder it will probably not work for you. From all the experiences posted on this subject it is clear the HF ones do not work right out of the box. First step is the lift arm connection point at the bottom is drilled at 3/4" rather than the 7/8" required. That is a reamer job.

Ron

Odd. My Harbor Freight QH was 7/8. Fit right on with no modifications. The only issue with the manufacturing I found was the top hook was forged with a slight angle so implements with the top hook pin converted to Cat III (1-1/4") are a little tight. I ground it out a little to make that work.