3 point quick hitch on MF compact.

WilliamBos · Feb 2, 2008

Hi All,

Just wondered if anyone is running a 3pt quick hitch on a MF compact. Do you like it?

Quick Hitch - Buhler Industries Inc.

Woods Equipment Company - Quick Hitch

Thanks in advance,

Will

JerryG · Feb 2, 2008

Hello Will,
I don't have one like that, but I do have a Pat's Easy Change. I like it so far. Just got it at Christmas so I haven't had it very long.

WilliamBos · Feb 2, 2008

Hey Jerry,

Do you have a regular top bar, or a hydraulic cylinder?

Thanks,

JerryG · Feb 2, 2008

I have a hydraulic cylinder from Surplus Center on right now. I need to get out and get some hoses for the new top link for Mark Carter.

WilliamBos · Feb 2, 2008

Do you have pics of it Jerry??

JerryG said:
I have a hydraulic cylinder from Surplus Center on right now. I need to get out and get some hoses for the new top link for Mark Carter.

mchasal · Feb 3, 2008

I have the cheapo Harbor Freight version on my 1531. Works reasonably well. Since it locks the lift arms, you have to make sure all your implements have simliar spacing, but that's a one-time problem.

buckwheat · Feb 3, 2008

I bought a Woods version from a guy in town. He was selling it because the top hook was too big to fit his brush hog.

I will have to reweld my (custom made) receiver hitch to match the three-point setup I have for my backblade. Both the height of the top-link as well as the spacing of the lower mounts have to fit the quick-hitch.

The quick-hitch also has to come off for a post-hole digger, as these do not use a top link. If I hadn't gotten a good deal on this one, I would have gone with ones that mount on each of the lower arms, as they are more versatile.

WilliamBos · Feb 3, 2008

JerryG said:
Hello Will,
I don't have one like that, but I do have a Pat's Easy Change. I like it so far. Just got it at Christmas so I haven't had it very long.

After seeing Pat's Easy Change, I think that is the way I will go, with stabilizer bar.

Thanks.

buckwheat · Feb 3, 2008

Update on the one I just purchased used:

It won't fit my 6' back blade either. The top hook is too big to clear the pin and the structure of the back blade. So far 0 for 3 without modification of the implement.

ae_ted · Feb 4, 2008

I use a Pat's system. not a perfect solution but other than having someone else change implements for you, I don't think there is a perfect solution. I like the Pats system. You will need to go to a longer top link for most implements. Mine works well on my lifter(see pic) and on my woods RD7200 finish mower, box blade, bush hog, disk, and 2 bottom plow.