Easy Hitch

[Natureboy]

I was thinking about getting one of the Easy Hitch systems from Pats, then noticed that it requires 4" of straight arm. I assume that means the straight part of the lower links that includes the ball where the pins attach. I measured my CK20 HST arms, and they are only 3" of straight material.
During the winter I have my snowblower on constantly, but during the warm months I am looking for an easier way to go between brush hog-carry all - rake. Anyone out there had experience with the Speeco easy hitch systems that attach to the 2 bottom links, sold at TSC? Is the quality the same as Pats, and can you get away with a 3" straight arm?

 

[Inspector507]

Email Pat at patrickg@bbtel.com
I'm sure he will be able answer your concerns.

 

[Noland]

I have a Pat's EZ Change on my CK20H and it works fine. I haven't taken it off since I put it on about 3 years ago.

 

[joe48]

I have a Pat's EZ Change on my CK20H and it works fine. I haven't taken it off since I put it on about 3 years ago.

Ditto Noland.
The only problem I had with fit was my snow blower. The blower lower points were designed to have the hitch lower arms go inside a channel with the pins inserted thru the ball ends. A real pita, so I had to some cutting with a sawsall and got longer bolted pins from TSC.
The one thing I suggest you do is get a longer top link at TSC, this makes up for the extra 3" and will help you level out your equipment better