Harbor Freight Quick Hitch Discontinued?

[California]

I see 'In Stock' at 17 different stores within a couple hundred miles of San Francisco. And one 'Limited Stock'.

More stores show stock now, than I found back in June. That doesn't look like a closeout.

Put the Speeco top hook on it that extends farther out, to avoid the interference found with most implements.

I think HF's is a generic clone identical to what's sold at double the price by others labelled with a 'respected brand' name.

 

[newbury]

In summary, recommended - if your implements are close to industry spec dimensions. Expect minor adjustments on a couple of them. And be sure to get the Speeco top hook.

With all the better quality QH's available I don't understand what is the problem....

There is no problem, just pay the extra $500, I'm sure you can afford it.

As point of reference HF's "Availability" page shows 7 stores within their "search" range (?200? miles) of zip 22315 having "in stock" and 3 with limited stock.
And for my other prime location -zip 38843 it shows 2 and 1 respectively.

 

[WranglerX]

There is no problem, just pay the extra $500, I'm sure you can afford it.

As point of reference HF's "Availability" page shows 7 stores within their "search" range (?200? miles) of zip 22315 having "in stock" and 3 with limited stock.
And for my other prime location -zip 38843 it shows 2 and 1 respectively.

What a BS statement.... There is quite a few QH's available in the $150 to $350 range.....

tractor quick hitch - Google Shopping

 

[the old grind]

I tried giving one away, only used for one hour, etc. I guess nobody ever got the hint.

 

[Kep1a]

This fixes the top hook issue. It says harbor freight top hook fix
Top hook fix

I use this for item that can't be used with a hook. I put in place where the hook was.
Adapter

I just hated buying these for everything.
sleeves

 

[Tinhack]

I just hated buying these for everything.
sleeves

I don't/didn't. I welded in a piece of 1/8 flat formed into a U. I just tacked it in at the top so it's easy to cut out if it wears. Those sleeves were made for the lazy people. They deserve to pay extra for each implement.

 

[bcp]

You don't need those expensive sleeves with knobs. Buy a pair of category adapters for each pin. That's all you need. The knobs do nothing on a fixed-width quick hitch.

Bruce

 

[California]

This fixes the top hook issue. It says harbor freight top hook fix
Top hook fix

That looks good. The important thing is the centerline of the two holes is at the back of the hook rather than the type of hook with the edge of the holes within the edge of the hook.

I use this for item that can't be used with a hook. I put in place where the hook was.
Adapter

Not so sure about that one. I got one, and never use it now.
For mowing I throw a loop of chain over the tower on the rotary mower and the top of the quick hitch. This works fine for lifting the mower and lets the mower float over rough ground the rest of the time.

I just hated buying these for everything.
sleeves

As BCP said, not needed. The simple cat 1/2 sleeves (just simple tubes) are all you need. I go even simpler, no sleeves, ignore the slack. I also admire Tinhack's hack.

 

[Mat4644]

I have one. It's built durable enough. But - Bottom and top hooks are out of spec (too big of slots) plus latches on bottom too far away from implement pins. Implements such as a tiller jump around too much in the hitch. Normal looseness in a three point hitch plus excessive play in the Harbor Freight hitch equals a lot of shaking. Plus the top hook clearance is a problem on some implements.

Use a good quick hitch and you'll call this one junk.

 

[WranglerX]

I don use the expensive Cat 1 "bushings ", a piece of 1 inch water pipe works well for me...