Quick Hitches H F 3 point quick hitch

[California]

I noticed in the Harbor Freight sale flyer that came yesterday that they have their 3 point quick hitch (item 93691) on sale for 69.99. I'd be interested in hearing how they can be used, though the extra weight might be an issue on small CUTs?

Another poster asked about the QH earlier this week.

HF quick hitch thread 2/5/2007

That thread has a lot of useful answers. Also the original poster included good photos of the HF hitch, the FarmPro QH (same thing) and the original JD iMatch they were copied from.

One of the replies gives links to hundreds of posts in several threads a few months ago, at a time when several of us bought one. There should be an answer to nearly any question in those links.

In the thread I mentioned above, look at the right side of the second photo. That shows the adapter to use if the top pin of your implement is a non-standard height above the lower pin line. It is obtained by phoning HF in Camarillo.

One issue I haven't seen described clearly: look again at that second photo, right side. On the top-center of the HF hitch, the lips with bolt holes extend to the rear of the main hitch chassis. These lips can hit the uprights on the implement. You might have to buy the adapter to get adequate clearance there, or possibly move the crosspin forward on the implement to make some clearance.

I like my HF QH. It sure is an improvement over aligning the implement with a prybar!

 

[gclark94560]

greg most of the ones i have seen have a hook on the top that fits under a llink pin at the top of the three point hitch does yours have that hook and does it work with the implements ?

Hi!

Yes, it has the hook. It can be adjusted up & down to fit - but not in and out.

My off-brand bush hog worked fine. My no name box blade was too narrow so I spread the top pin bracket and inserted a short length of 3/4 inch pipe over the pin. Works well now.

Since I decided that all of my attachments WILL work with the QH, I have either built things that fit or modified them to fit.

The time and effort saved by using the QH makes it worth the mods.

Just wish that the implement makers would use the standards!

Greg

 

[knute_m]

What about turning the pins inward?

That was my first thought. Unfortunately, the hitch is then too wide to go inside the frame -- at least on my rear blade and box blade.

I am out of town this weekend, so I can't play with it. But, as others have said, they were able to take a hydraulic jack and 4x4 to spread the hitch arms from 26-1/2 inches to 28-1/2 inches inside-to-inside. I'm hoping I can do that. Two inches seems like a lot, but If I can do it, it will then fit my rear blade, PHD, BB, and carry-all. If that doesn't work, I guess I'll have to cut it in half, insert a piece of tubing, and weld it back together.

It will never fit my dirt scoop because of the way it is built, and the pin spacing on my single bottom plow is only 24 inches wide. But, I don't use either of them very often.

At least for now, it seems like it sould be worth it.

Knute

 

[George2615]

Knute,
I had the same problem with KK atachments. They would not hook up to the quick hitch. And it does no good to reverse the pins. The hitch was 27 1/2" as you said but so is the KK attachments. I cut mine in half, spread it apart, sleeved a piece of square steel inside and rewelded.
George

 

[Mickey_Fx]

... There IS a standard for Cat 1 hitches and the newer HFT Quick hitch is right in there. It's the implement makers that choose to totally ignore the standard. Greg

Thanks Greg, that has been my contention all along. As you stated there is a std and it specifies spacing and pin dia.

My HF QH worked like a chanp on my Howse mower. Rented JD box blade had trouble with top pin due to lack of clearence for the QH hook. Had to modify my Yanmar tiller but that was to be expected as it is not cat 1

 

[elalexander]

There was indeed a long thread on this one. I got mine right before Christmas and I am happy with it. My KK 6' rake won't hook up Even if I reverse the pins. I think it was member California, when I had ordered mine that gave me information on an adapter for the top link that is not in the HF catalouge or web site. Ask for Item #29309, Description "93691 Hitch Adapter. I will help with tillers etc that are to tight on the top link. I think it was about $81.00with shipping for the HF quick hitch and the adapter.
EL

 

[davemhughes]

Been looking these a lot lately also but I think I am going with one like Pat's except one of the ones that 1/2 the price. Made a link to a list of them showing different types for sale.

eBay - quick hitch, Agriculture Forestry, Outdoor Power Equipment items on eBay.com

 

[PATG]

Been looking these a lot lately also but I think I am going with one like Pat's except one of the ones that 1/2 the price. Made a link to a list of them showing different types for sale.

eBay - quick hitch, Agriculture Forestry, Outdoor Power Equipment items on eBay.com

Please check carefully the ones you are looking at. They do not have the spring loaded latch. You have to remove a bolt and then hook up and then replace the bolt. That bolt is the only thing holding your implement? They are also very limited in size and do not have the set screws or ubolts to stabilize them on your lift arms. Could cause a lot of wear and tear on your hitch ball. Just some things to consider before purchasing.

 

[AllWaysBreakinSomething]

I was working at a friends while he was using a Kubota with a quick hitch and the hitch interfered with the tail lights. I guess better to say the lift rises all the way to the lights. There now broken. No I was not the one driving..haha!! Not as my user name implies.haha!!!

Just something to consider.

 

[gemini5362]

Been looking these a lot lately also but I think I am going with one like Pat's except one of the ones that 1/2 the price. Made a link to a list of them showing different types for sale.

eBay - quick hitch, Agriculture Forestry, Outdoor Power Equipment items on eBay.com

Dave let me know how you like that when you have tried it out. I noticed them a while back but noticed they are made different than pats quick hitch and was not sure how well they would hold up.