IMatch Operation

[Bladerunner6]

OK, I finally got an iMatch quick hitch and thought I understood how to use it. I got it hooked up to the tractor and tried to hook up to my box blade. This was an epic failure.

My tractor is a John Deere 5065e. I bought a Category 2 iMatch and planned on using my category 1 implements with it thinking that just using the standard bushing for the regular cat 2 hitch 3 point conversion bushing/sleeve would work. I am embarrassed at my ignorance and now coming here to get straightened out. Obviously the iMatch is too wide for the cat 1 implements, but in researching this it appears that a special bushing adaptor is required.

Is it possible to use my cat 1 implements with the cat iMatch? Is there a cat 1 to cat 2 adaptor bushing for the iMatch which allows use of cat 1 implements with the cat 2 iMatch.

 

[beenthere]

My bushings for Cat 1 attachments to fit my iMatch look like this.

 

[MORRISONSTEEL]

2 things, yes there is a "special" bushing that changes the OD of the pin of your'e desired imp from the cat I diameter to a cat III diameter that fits the lower hooks. I say special as all you really need is a cat I-II slid into a cat II-III from any farm and ranch store. 2nd thing, yes, your hitch is to wide. cat II quick hitches are at 32 3/4" where cat I quick hitches are at 27" approx. There is another "special" bushing kit LP19969, it was intended to make cat I imp's a little more stable as well as make Deere balast box's fit the cat I quick hitch better. It is possible this kit may help, but seems like a lot of stress on a couple of bushings. You might be better served getting a cat I hitch, but there could be something out there I am not aware of. Good luck

 

[MORRISONSTEEL]

LP19969 is the bushing kit that beenthere has posted.

 

[jenkinsph]

If all of your implements are cat 1 then get a cat 1 IMatch. If you have cat1 and 2 combination implements then either of the cat 1 or 2 IMatches will work. All of the IMatch quick hitches use cat 3 pin sizes to fit the hitch.

 

[Wagtail]

For future reference:

 

[bcp]

It will take more than bushings to use Cat 1 implements on a Cat 2 quick hitch. The lower hooks on the cat 2 hitch are about 6 inches wider apart.

See chart above.

Priefert made or sold a hitch that would adjust for width so it could be used on both Cat1 and 2. You might find one, or make yours adjustable.



Bruce

 

[CCWKen]

You have three option.
1. Trade your CAT-2 iMatch for a CAT-1.
2. Buy CAT-2 implements to attach to your CAT-2 iMatch.
3. Modify all your CAT-1 implements to CAT-2.

 

[jenkinsph]

You have three option.
1. Trade your CAT-2 iMatch for a CAT-1.
2. Buy CAT-2 implements to attach to your CAT-2 iMatch.
3. Modify all your CAT-1 implements to CAT-2.

How about
4. Buy a cat 1 IMatch

 

[CCWKen]

See #1.

 

[ovrszd]

Wagtail has given the most informative answer so far.

Ken is running a close second.

 

[Wagtail]

Wagtail has given the most informative answer so far.

Ken is running a close second.

Ta Mate.

To be honest, it's information that I've gleaned and saved from previous TBN member posts... I just regurgitate at the appropriate time! :laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

Ta Mate.

To be honest, it's information that I've gleaned and saved from previous TBN member posts... I just regurgitate at the appropriate time! :laughing:

Yep, I do that too. Doesn't change the fact that it's good information!!!

 

[MinnesotaEric]

The iMatch is the same as a Quickhitch.

You need quick hitch 2 compatible attachments to work with an iMatch 2. Cat 1 implements are not only too narrow, but too short for an iMatch 2.