SFC
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Ok how many of you are using a Pat's Quick Hitch on your 3 point?
Pat's Quick Hitch
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Rc4510
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Mines been great,tractors a 4046
ovrszd
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I bought it for my Kubota L4400 because it didn't have telescoping 3pt arms. I used it for about six months then took it off. I sold the tractor later and threw in the Pat's. The current owner has never installed it.
I think it's a great addition to a larger tractor.
I think it's a great addition to a larger tractor.
beowulf
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I bought it but then discovered that it would not work without also replacing my top link because Pats pushed the implements back a bit - i.e., my top link was now too short. My top link was hydraulic and replacing that with a longer one is not cheap. I did not want to invest more money so I never used Pats. Initially I thought I would keep it and some day make the modifications but then decided that I could manage hooking things up without Pats system since I don't need to change things out that frequently. Over the years I have become quite efficient in changing things out so I decided I really did not need it. It is still in the box somewhere in my barn. I am not saying it would not be nice to have, and Pats unit seems very well built, but just know that it may not work without other changes.
Inspector507
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I've had mine on my New Holland TC18 for 10 years or so. I did add a hydraulic top link at the same time. I just can't wrestle around with 60" box blade or 60" finish mower anymore. Never had them off and never plan to.
prichard
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Very happy with mine
RickB
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I bought Pats for my Case 885 because it moved the attaching points back. My PTO shaft lengths now are good for both my Case and Ford 4000.
OP
SFC
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Thanks everyone for the comments. I plan on putting this on tomorrow. Again thanks...
CADplans
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Make sure you do not over-extend the pto,, if you install such an attachment,,
I have seen several pto shafts destroyed, because the length was not checked.