Harbor Freight 3-point quick hitch

[Reg]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I got one. Quality is ok for the price, but you will have to modify it to fit a cat 1. The slots for the lift arms are only 1-1/4" wide and cat 1s require 1-3/8. I called HF and got a discount. I suspect the price will continue downward.
Larry )</font>

Please explain the modification needed.
What has to be cut or ground off from where ?
Does it HAVE TO BE modified, or does the 1/8 inch difference just allow some "slop" or "tolerance" ?

tnx

 

[Ductape]

I'm glad someone started this thread. I've been looking at these on Ebay.... though Harbor Freight is much cheaper. I too have been curious as to the performance of these hitches, and am glad to hear some positive results! I don't mind modifying my implements to match the hitch. I'll be keeping my eye on this, and will probably be ordering one soon. Thanks to everyone for the input !

 

[BloomingtonMike]

So I just ordered one. I am going to convert it to JD Quick attach so I can also move 3pt implements with my loader. I have this idea of building a stacking implement storage system. Who knows, for $70 I am not out much if it fails vs JD's $200 price for Imatch!

I will keep the JD Imatch on the rear of the 3320 though! I really do like it!

 

[beenthere]

Sounds slick.
Hope you get some pics posted of the front mount.

 

[George2615]

I found that this unit is through mail order only. The local franchise HF store doesn't carry it and told me I'd have to order online or by calling. At 89.99 the price sounds good but at 60 lbs. I'd hate to see what shipping from CALIF. to NY would cost.

 

[shvl73]

See my earlier post, I ordered for $69.99 and $8.99 shipping to NH. Of course if it doesn't work or breaks it won't be worth squat. We'll see.

 

[Reg]

The way I read HF's web page on shipping rates, it depends on what you spend, not what it weighs. $8.99 for items up to $99.99
and I take that to mean to ANYWHERE in the US - except maybe Alaska, Hawaii, various islands, overseas military posts, etc.

 

[George2615]

Thanks, I'll re look their website.

 

[DayDreamer]

A way to sweeten this deal is to apply the following coupon code at check-out: 952-224-420 . It deducts $5.00 for any order over $49.99 and adds 6 pairs of leather work gloves to the order for free. Other coupons codes are at this site: HF_coupons . Hopefully the gloves don't turn out to be the best part of this order.

 

[texbaylea]

I like the idea of this adapter. Even with the extendable links on my Kubota it is still a fight sometimes to hook up my bush hog. As to modifying it I have a hydraulic power pack with spreader jaws. I wonder it that would work to open it up enough to fit over the balls in the lower arms?

Vernon