iMatch Quick Hitch

[beenthere]

I modified my carry-all to be picked up by the iMatch, and it is one of the handiest tools I have since that modification.

Without getting off the tractor, can drop the ballast box, back into the carry-all, pick it up and go. Just have to unlatch the locks and re-latch them, but still can do that from the seat.

 

[pekabu]

I purchased the version from Homier. They can be mail ordered. About $175 shipped to the house. They are definatly not as nice as the IMatch.

 

[beenthere]

I get the bushing kits for my attachments at TSC for under $13 (lower two only) that adapt from the Cat I to Cat III that the iMatch accepts. The Deere kit is around $30 but does include the top-link pin and bushing.

 

[trlong]

I recently purchase a new iMatch for $180 from my J.D. dealer. As for the $'s, I also purchased a 47" front snowblower (dealer obvioulsy had some wiggle room). As for its convenience, it is worth every penny when picking up iMatch compatible equipment. No more kicking, swearing, lifting, and grunting.

However, I have a 1060 Frontier Grooming mower I have not used the iMatch on yet. Dealer said a customer did but, had to rig a chain to the top pin on the top hitch plate and to the iMatch to allow the mower to float properly. So far, he has not remembered exactly what that customer rigged. I don't see how one connects to/picks-up an attachment that needs to float from the 3PH center link with the iMatch. If any one knows a good scheme, I'd appreciate the knowledge.

Tom

JD4115, FEL, BH, 1060 Mower, FM 47" Blower, 60" R. Blade...

 

[txloops]

Can't wait til Friday to pick up my 790 and iMatch to go with it!!! Thanks again for the additional comments....no one seems to regret having one.

 

[beenthere]

On my rotary cutter, I put the chain on the cutter running from the top link connection back to the supports at the rear of the deck. Gives the flexibility needed and adapts well to the iMatch.

 

[JeffSpencer]

You also could use two pieces of flat bar (2 X 8) to give it a float. Simply drill holes in each end, attach to center link and implement. Leave a little slack in it.

 

[trlong]

beenthere, Thank you. Sorry I'm so thick though. I don't envision what the top (center) hook on the iMatch is lifting. The Frontier has a swinging bracket (upside down "U") with the center lift pin through the "open" end. 3PH center link connects to that pin normally. When using the iMatch the center hook is open, as you know. I am not seeing what keeps the mower's swinging lift pin from slipping out of the iMatch center hook. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Tom

 

[tomttomtom]

Hey,
I've been looking at JD Quick Hitch also. I've got a 6' Frontier GM2072R grooming mower and in the specifications it shows this mower as being iMatch compatable..........All that is needed is a Quick Attach System kit. Sounds interesting.

grooming mower

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[johndeere2210]

I did not discover that my Imatch hitch would not work on my Worksaver rear blade until the first time I wanted to blade snow last winter. It was 0 degrees and the wind was blowing snow into a drift around my blade while I was trying to install it on my tractor. This summer when it was somewhat warmer, I modified the hitch on the blade and landscape rake to fit the Imatch. It is a useful tool and saves alot of time and busted knuckles. (Plus it looks cool) Will try to post some pictures of the modifications at a later date.