Best quick change system?

[snoboy]

This summer is I'll be doing a lot of 3 point implement use. The backhoe is off and I'll be doing a lot of rotary cutting, chipping, box blading etc. I have no experience with the 3 pt. quick change setups so I'm wondering who makes the best design and what are the pros and cons of each. Thanks

snoboy

 

[Jerome]

For the same reasons I just bought Pat's and installed it yesterday here is what I have found.
- you need clear space below and above the lift pins, My disks have some reinforcement that protrudes below the pin and there is not enough space to get the system in between. on my back blade and snow blower the pins are on the inside of the frame and the brackets that stick out from the top of the system hit and won't allow the system to engage.
I believe that this would be a problem with any of them though, Pats system seems to be the best built thats why I went with them.

 

[scuvnut]

I bought Pat's a couple of years ago and would not live without it. Implements on and off with great ease.

Last year, I bought the optional spreader bar that you can use to lock the arms at a set width. I rarely use it.

 

[Texas Dodge]

I bought the 3-pt Quick Hitch from Harbor Freight. They have two different widths so you need to measure to see which one works best for you. I also had to order the adapter bracket for the top since the big J hook didn't match my implements. Otherwise I love mine because I can hook every thing up in under a minute.

 

[hench861]

i bought the pats quick change,the hf set up would only work on half my attachments pats works on all ,also bought the spreader bar

 

[swampvol]

I've got the Pats system, and think its the best $200.00 I've spent.

 

[jpm1]

Question !
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Where did you get the part on your quick hitch that replaces the J hook.? I have one of those and its a piece of scrap without it. John

 

[offcamber]

Sorry if this is an obvious question but what purpose does the stabilizer bar serve on the Pat's system?

 

[milkman]

I went with the Pats because it weighs almost nothing compared to the others like the HF, leaving me more lift capacity for implements which I can use on the BX. The Pats doesn't block the view of the implement, and the width is not fixed like the HF type quick hitches so I don't have to remove them if I use a different width implement and I can use a PHD with the Pats. Down side, I do have to get off and hook the toplink.

 

[wny770]

I have a speeco quick hitch. Works like a dream with my woods tiller, back blade, brush bull cutter, carry all...etc... The only thing I have that it will not hook to is my rear blower.....but it will after some "adjusting" this summer.