Quick Hitches FRUSTRATED!

[EE_Bota]

Prioritize the most used implements, and you may get considerable relief once some of the hard hitters are settled.

I like the "don't give up" ideas, and although I said I "gave up" I reckon I didn't completely give up, rather I have temporarily given up on that approach. The most used implement I have is actually my counter weight, and it is tempting to just go to work and forget using the counterweight. I did make that quick attach...I just back up to it and raise the lift, and then lock the lift up.

I welded it custom, and it is a single point of attachment...a rather large ring. I usually have my trailer ball hitch and it's carrier on, so I back until the ball goes completely through that ring, and when I raise the hitch, the ball carrier grabs and supports the weight. It really doesn't even move, since when I raise it, it goes against two rails that are a part of my ball carrier.

Yours will be different, but pick your most used, and modify or replace as needed. As soon as you get (say) your two most used implements done, you'll be able to tell if you have enough relief, and if not, go to the next implement. I'm guessing most folks would be thrilled if they could select their top three implements and just effortlessly hook up.

 

[jenkinsph]

Several years ago I spent the better part of one day fitting my implements on hand to the IMatch specs. So the next day I had about 10 implements to choose from that were quick change. That was in 2009 and it has saved me alot of grief ever since, it is very easy to pick an implement needed and make a quick change without kicking and screaming. I haven't modified my Gannon boxblade yet but everything else is IMatch and anything I buy or build I look at to be sure it is or can be modified easily.