iMatch Quick-Hitch

[NewJDGuy]

Let me know if you learn of a PHD that works with I-Match, or better yet how to modify mine (from Tractor Supply).

 

[Stretch]

After all these responces I'm glad I ordered one. As I upgrade my tractor the attachments get heavier. Can't wait to try it.

 

[Buckie]

Hi,
I have owned a 2210 and now own a 3720. Have had Imatch on both and would NOT own a JD (with attachments) without one. makes changing attachments not only much easier from a physical effort perspective; it is also much safer. Adjustment to fit attachments is quick and easy. Two comments, though: (1) be very careful with the spring-loaded clamping arms. they can easily break a finger if left in UP position and bumped by mistake. (2)Don't use the Imatch center "hook" as a substitute hitching point or place to attach a tow strap. It is not intended to be used this way.

 

[BFPGW]

Just about any brand QH is a great idea. Mine is Speeco. It has nice features like an adjustable top hook (for non-compliance attachments) and it comes with the top link clevis for the hard to fit older attachments. However, it's horizontal crossmember is square. Others like LandPride and JD have a rectangular section top crossmember that gives it more clearance for a mower driveshaft under the crossmember before it might make contact. That isn't always an issue but it is with my Woods RD60. Their gearbox is mounted pretty high off the deck and puts the driveshaft higher in the 3pt hitch area.

Don't buy one with a fixed top hook unless you are using fewer attachments and they are all iMatch compatible without modifications. JD's RFMs claim to be iMatch compatible but it takes a conversion kit like others to truly be compatible.

BFPGW

 

[kennyd]

<font color="red"> Don't buy one with a fixed top hook unless you are using fewer attachments and they are all iMatch compatible without modifications. </font>

BFPGW,
I respectfully disagree with this advice. If you have to move the toplink on the QH everytime you changed implements, that kind of negates having the QH.
It is far better IMHO to modify all implements to the standard or to buy ones that are compatible if you you need to purchase a new one.

Just my opinion, its worth what you paid for it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[beenthere]

kennyd
That makes good sense to me, and IMO, you're 'right on'. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[beenthere]

I used my top hook to hook a chain to when my Trailblazer had slid off over a stone wall and the right rear wheel was hanging in mid air.

Put the chain around the trailer hitch and around the top hook of the iMatch, lifted the 3pt and lifted the trailblazer up high enough to be clear of the wall and moved it back onto solid (albeit glare ice) ground.

I use the top hook to drop my logging tongs on, and have pulled dozens of logs out of the woods which is on a slope. Works great. Sure one does need to be careful, but there are no unexpected dangers.

 

[JasonL]

I would agree somewhat with both ideas. I bought a Speeco quick hitch with an adjustible top hook. I do not move the top hook because that defeats the purpose(quick and easy) I did, however, line up all my implements and decide which top hook adjustment would work the best with the least amount of modification to the least amount of implements. So for a one time adjustment, I thought the Speeco was a better choice. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Jason

 

[beenthere]

That makes good sense to me.