You Won’t Believe It, But A Lot of Folks Don’t Know This

[workinonit]

I don't think you're the target audience.

Probably not.

 

[GeneV]

If it's a bear to hook up, on one side, I disconnect the upper lift arm from the lower one.

 

[plastikosmd]

Doesn’t seem like enough profanity was used

(at least the way I do it)

 

[Cycledude]

Euro Style Quick Hitch looks interesting

Cat. 2/1 Euro Style Quick Hitch Hook Kit

Complete Lower Link Quick Release Weld-on Hook Kit Category: 2/1A size: 105 mm / 4 1/8 in.B size: 82 mm / 3 1/4 in.C size: 105 mm / 4 1/8 in.Thickness: 35 mm / 1 3/8 in.Weight: 11.2 kgs / 25 lbs For use on tractors 40 - 100 HP Picture for reference only; kit includes the following: 1 x chain...

www.agristoreusa.com

if they ever start selling a complete kit that replaces the extendable links built into my current LS tractor I just might buy a set

 

[LouNY]

Euro Style Quick Hitch looks interesting

Cat. 2/1 Euro Style Quick Hitch Hook Kit

Complete Lower Link Quick Release Weld-on Hook Kit Category: 2/1A size: 105 mm / 4 1/8 in.B size: 82 mm / 3 1/4 in.C size: 105 mm / 4 1/8 in.Thickness: 35 mm / 1 3/8 in.Weight: 11.2 kgs / 25 lbs For use on tractors 40 - 100 HP Picture for reference only; kit includes the following: 1 x chain...

www.agristoreusa.com

if they ever start selling a complete kit that replaces the extendable links built into my current LS tractor I just might buy a set

They work excellently, that is what my Branson 8050 has on it stock.

 

[Cycledude]

They work excellently, that is what my Branson 8050 has on it stock.

Thanks for posting that, I was not aware that it was already available on Branson tractors.
I believe eventually the Euro Style Quick Hitch will probably become pretty much standard equipment on all brands of tractors.

 

[LouNY]

Thanks for posting that, I was not aware that it was already available on Branson tractors.
I believe eventually the Euro Style Quick Hitch will probably become pretty much standard equipment on all brands of tractors.

It's hard to say, I like it and I see that many of the larger tractors with front 3 points have the system.
But it was available in this country for quite awhile, I know Oliver had it, Ford also, MF, and I think a few Deere's had it avilible also.

 

[ptsg]

+1 for the Euro hooks. It just works. No need to modify implements, no frame in the way like the QH, no broken hardware like the PATs and it doesn't extend the arms at all. Sure, it requires some cutting and welding on tractors that doesn't have it but that's only once and it's worth it. Lasts pretty much a life time.

Mine came standard with it and I'm glad it did. Many other brands are also offering it as standard on this side of the pond, like LS on the new MT3 series for instance.

 

[Hay Dude]

+1 for the Euro hooks. It just works. No need to modify implements, no frame in the way like the QH, no broken hardware like the PATs and it doesn't extend the arms at all. Sure, it requires some cutting and welding on tractors that doesn't have it but that's only once and it's worth it. Lasts pretty much a life time.

Mine came standard with it and I'm glad it did. Many other brands are also offering it as standard on this side of the pond, like LS on the new MT3 series for instance.

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I have similar to that on the front of my MF7495 and they are so nice. You pull a lever back, lift hitch under my Pottinger mower or whatever the attachment, and they just click on. Real heavy duty, but easy peezy to hook up.
The Europeans have the better hitching system and that prolongs your back and keeps you in farming longer.

Added: I’m as “pro America” as it gets, but the Euro attach is better. They also make better use of brakes on their attachments. I have a Krone square baler with tandem axles & brakes and it’s fantastic for safety. My Massey is 15 years old and has has air brakes (and hydraulic brakes) for trailers & balers, but America is so far behind, they offer only a few implements (heavy tankers and newer BIG balers) with air brakes to attach to it! lol

My Massey can stop this baler pretty easy at 25MPH or less, but I can’t utilize it’s full road speed all the time (34MPH) because this baler has no brakes. I don’t like traveling our crappy roads over 25MPH too much anyway so not a big deal.

There’s a guy in my area that can install air brakes on my Hesston, but its a big number.

 

[ptsg]

I have similar to that on the front of my MF7495 and they are so nice. You pull a lever back, lift hitch under my Pottinger mower or whatever the attachment, and they just click on. Real heavy duty, but easy peezy to hook up.
The Europeans have the better hitching system and that prolongs your back and keeps you in farming longer.

Works very nice indeed. You can also setup the top links the same way. You literally drop it into place and it will lock in.

The lower hooks also makes it very tempting to move trailers around. Just back up to the trailer, align on of the hooks to the coupler, lift and off you go. I wouldn't do it with a loaded trailer as it puts a lot of stress on just one lift arm but I do it all the time with empty trailers. Just moving it around.

Another good one we have is the pickup drawbar/hitch to hook trailers. Other than to hook up lights and hydraulics, you don't even need to leave the tractor.