Not to Brag, but...

[TractorGunn]

If you all haven't heard of these, they are game-changers for me. First, I use the iMatch quick connect/disconnect system LVB25976: iMatch™ Quick Hitch Coupler Attachment, Category 1 | LVB25976 matched up the PTO Link Easy PTO quick connect for tractor attachments. You can probably find the iMatch cheaper online than you can get it at John Deere. I can hook up in less than a minute. The PTO Link is the shizzle. They make standard and heavy-duty. I pull an MX6 and use the Heavy-Duty on our 5075E

I saw those quick connects somewhere. I believe it was around $400-$500 dollars. But it does make it look simple.

Edit: I found one on amazon for $205.00. I'm probably going to get one.

 

[tassmannn]

Here is a video that shows how fast it works Good Works Tractors - Get the PTO Link® A Complete Game-Changer! (51 seconds) - PTO Link

 

[tassmannn]

I saw those quick connects somewhere. I believe it was around $400-$500 dollars. But it does make it look simple.

Edit: I found one on amazon for $205.00. I'm probably going to get one.

You won't be disappointed, and their support is excellent too!

 

[tassmannn]

... and then another barn to store the new tractor in. Then a little more land to make room for the barn. Then...

I like the way you think.

 

[smaywork]

I ran out of 4 letter words to use, so I bought a second tractor and leave the brush hog attached. The wife actually suggested it since she was sick of all the profanity.

I did the same!

 

[WinterDeere]

PTO Link Easy PTO quick connect for tractor attachments.

I sure wish I knew about these about 6 years ago, when I upgraded everything to iMatch compatible. I spent a bunch of money, and even more hours, extending several PTO shafts, which now makes them mostly incompatable with machines not having iMatch or similar.

This PTO quick connect probably extends the shaft by enough that this work would have been completely unnecessary. At my salaried rate, I probably burned $5k in sourcing odd-ball shaft components, cutting, welding, painting...

 

[HAR]

Do you know the difference between a tractor and a plane?

Yup! Have operated both. And what I learned from operating an airplane has served me well in so many other areas. Especially where it concerns safety and checklists.

 

[tassmannn]

I sure wish I knew about these about 6 years ago, when I upgraded everything to iMatch compatible. I spent a bunch of money, and even more hours, extending several PTO shafts, which now makes them mostly incompatable with machines not having iMatch or similar.

This PTO quick connect probably extends the shaft by enough that this work would have been completely unnecessary. At my salaried rate, I probably burned $5k in sourcing odd-ball shaft components, cutting, welding, painting...

Yeah, me too. I started using iMatch years ago, and I use it for everything except my Auger. I used to dread swapping out the bush hog since it basically lives on the tractor until I need to run harrows or a tiller, and was a pain at times to get the coupler off the PTO. I found these little guys about 2 years ago, and now all of my implements that require PTO have these on them. One thing to note, speaking from experience, is to make sure the safety pin is in all the way and seats itself.

 

[5030]

What brands of tractors have the two different settings for the links for the lower arms that allows to lift each one independently ? I have been around 3 point hook up tractors most of my life and don’t recall ever seeing one built like you described. Could you please post a picture of one ?
As far as only hooking and unhooking on pavement unfortunately a lot of folks don’t have that option.

Both my M9's are like that actually. Each lift arm has multiple holes in it so you can space them accordingly, though I've never did that. Would be an easy modification by drilling holes in the lift arms using a drill press or a Mag drill.

 

[tassmannn]

I saw those quick connects somewhere. I believe it was around $400-$500 dollars. But it does make it look simple.

Edit: I found one on amazon for $205.00. I'm probably going to get one.

If this is the one you're looking at Amazon.com it's the female side. You'll need the male side for your implement.