i match feasible for L3130?

[penokee]

Have been reading about the i match system, but don't understand all I know about it, which is just about zero.

Is it something that can be used on the 3 point hitch of the L3130? Commercially made? Advantages/ disadvantages?

Thinking of possibly using something like that with log skidding tongs - to get the front of the log off the ground about 6".

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[beenthere]

iMatch is Deere's quick hitch, and there are other brands as well. I believe most of them are very close to being identical, except some have adjustable top hooks (but not the iMatch). There are SpeeCo from TractorSupplyCo, and others that a search on "quick hitch" here on TBN should give you some interesting reading.
I believe the general idea is that the hooks (two lower, and one upper) are spaced according to some SAE standards, or ANSI standards. As often mentioned, all attachments are not built to those same standards, so some attachments do not fit the quick hitch's and either have to be modified to fit, or at least have the top hook adjusted to fit at the time of 'hook-up'.
They will fit Cat I or Cat II 3pt's, so your L3130 should 'match' one just fine.

Hope this helps.

 

[_RaT_]

There are some that appear to be better then the imatch. Here's one. Freedom Hitch

 

[beenthere]

Might be better, but I wouldn't want to have to buy the attachment part that is mounted on each piece of equipment (if I understand that hitch right). One of the options though. I rather keep it simple, yet functional.

 

[penokee]

Appreciate the comments. Will explore further - looking for something that I can attach a chain or grapple to for skidding logs.
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