Is Delta Hook still in business?

[ace10]

Been on the fence about a QH system for a few years. Had a quote from Delta Hook from a while back. Spendy for sure, but I can't wrestle with these implements any longer.

Went to their website and it's not loading. Hasn't been for a couple of weeks. Wondering if they're still in business.

As an alternative, I got a quote from Jiffy Hitch. I think it was even more costly than Delta, and to me it doesn't look like as good of a system.

Anybody done any business or had any contact with Delta recently?

Thanks in advance.

 

[kevin37b]

I do not know what tractor you have but buy a common quick hitch ? And you are probably going to modify implements .

 

[ace10]

I have Cat 2 implements. My tractor is 99hp.
I want a system where I can grab and go. More or less.

 

[bcp]

JD and others make Cat 2 and 3 quick hitches.

General Information:

Bruce

 

[BufordBoone]

I'm very pleased with Pat's Easy Change. Yes, you have to get off to hook up the toplink but, if using something with at PTO, you have to get off to hook that up, anyway.

Also don't have to remove the Pat's to use my post hole auger.

Used to be I would have to schedule time to change implements. Not even a concern now.

 

[aeblank]

Here's an archive of their webpage. Has a phone number (864-232-2448)...........

3 point hitch | 3 point quick hitch | 3 point tractor hitch | The Deltahook

 

[ace10]

JD and others make Cat 2 and 3 quick hitches.

General Information:

Bruce

The JD quick is stout, but totally inflexible. My neighbor has a Cat 1 and I swear the effort he expends wrestling that thing on and off for incompatible attachments isn't worth it. It would only be worse with Cat 2.

 

[ace10]

I'm very pleased with Pat's Easy Change. Yes, you have to get off to hook up the toplink but, if using something with at PTO, you have to get off to hook that up, anyway.

Also don't have to remove the Pat's to use my post hole auger.

Used to be I would have to schedule time to change implements. Not even a concern now.

I just don't find the utility in the those types of hookups, for my usage. You still gotta mess with the width of the lift arms. And got the top hooked up.

I want to minimize the misery of being in between tractor and attachment.

 

[mogwild]

The very best I've seen (and unaffordable, at least for me) it even has auto PTO and hydraulic quick connect, only system I've seen with those two features (Gangl Master+)

I'll have one, maybe, someday on the Unimog

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The JD quick is stout, but totally inflexible. My neighbor has a Cat 1 and I swear the effort he expends wrestling that thing on and off for incompatible attachments isn't worth it. It would only be worse with Cat 2.

As was mentioned earlier, the attachments might all need to be modified to be QH compatible. But once they are, life is easy. If the Delta system is still available, As you probably already know, you will be looking at BIG BUCKS to get all the cat 2 pieces that you may need.

Good luck and I hope that you end up with something that you are happy with. :thumbsup:

 

[BufordBoone]

I just don't find the utility in the those types of hookups, for my usage. You still gotta mess with the width of the lift arms. And got the top hooked up.

I want to minimize the misery of being in between tractor and attachment.

I may just be lucky but I don't have to move the lift arm width between my rotary cutter, LPGS, Chipper or Landscape rake. I do have to move them for my disc and scraper blade though so you have a point.

 

[Wagtail]

The JD quick is stout, but totally inflexible. My neighbor has a Cat 1 and I swear the effort he expends wrestling that thing on and off for incompatible attachments isn't worth it. It would only be worse with Cat 2.

Yet my experience with my JD CAT 1 iMatch is nothing but a joy to use from the comfort of my seat. The only implement that I have to fiddle with is my rarely used ballast roller, but I purposely altered it (the roller frame) so the 3points sit a bit lower... a small personal price to pay.

To each their own.

 

[boggen]

TNT (top and tilt) = replace the top link turnbuckl with a hydrualic cylinder, and replacing one or both of the side link turnbuckles with a hydrualic cylinder.

backup tractor, adjust the TNT. to help align 3pt linkages to implement.

telescopic lower lift arms, can make things easier, and not backing up perfectly. and extending out lift arms, latching onto implement, then backing up tractor to get lower links to lock, then attach top link.

you get in and out of tractor a couple times. but... you do not need to modify any implements.

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when you go to the upside down U shape quick attach setups. then more than likely 1 if not all your implements will need to be cut and re-welded in order to attach to the quick hitch.

reason? most implement rely on 3pt hitch lower lift arms to move side to side some. for connection. but a quick hitch you remove that side to side action which results in modify implements.

most quick hitches most likely still require you to get off tractor at least once, to either lock or check locks. and/or undo locks when un-hooking.

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on the other side of things. once you get into CAT 2 equipment. many times most of the equipment so large. that the equipment tends to have hydraulic wheels that lower/raise for roading the implement, and/or to adjust the height of the implement. as a result many implements tend to end up being more of a "trailer" style implement vs direct connection to 3pt hitch itself.

there are some different hitch styles, much like bumper pull, goose neck, pintell, 5th wheel for a truck. i do not remember the names for some of the quick hitch setups for cat 2 and above for trailer style implements.

regardless you generally need to get out of tractor and hook up all the hydrualic lines. and deal with some sort of jack normally.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Skip the Pats with CAT2. The iMatch is the same thing as a Quick Hitch.

SpeeCo makes a good Cat2 quick hitch, as I have one.

SpeeCo Products

 

[ace10]

Guys, I appreciate all the suggestions, but I'm searching for a Delta/Jiffy type system. Delta's site has gone down, and Jiffy's quote made Delta's old quote look reasonable.

Pat's does not interest me at all.
Nor an iMatch type hookup. I don't have welding equipment. And I'm not going to spend money to hire a welder to modify implements on site.

Thx again!

 

[DeltaHook]

Hey guys, just a quick post to let you know that we are still in business and going strong with the exception of our website. The website was hacked and we are in the process of having it redeveloped and reloaded. Thanks to aeblank for posting our phone number above but in case you missed it it's 864-232-2448 or you can email us at sales@deltahook.com.

 

[Delta Hook]

Yes, Delta Hook is still in business.
I am the owner of the company. The old website is still up.

Home

www.deltahook.com

We are in the process of developing a new site.
My contact info is
Ned Laming
Email: lamingned@yahoo.com
Also people can call or text me at
1-864-704-7448

Thank you
Ned