My Harbor Freight Quick Hitch

MW66 · Apr 11, 2010

I just picked this up today. On sale for 79.99 and I printed out a 20% coupon and talked them into letting me have it for 63.99.:thumbsup:

Natureboy · Apr 11, 2010

Got a picture? And where did you find the coupon. Thanks.

MW66 · Apr 11, 2010

Natureboy said:
Got a picture? And where did you find the coupon. Thanks.

Well, I bought the last one they had at N. Falls Blvd. Coupon at: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/SingleMagLanders/americanprofile/images/20_c.jpg

I don't think they were supposed to give me both the coupon and the sale price, but I had to "sweet talk" the girl at the register.

Diamondpilot · Apr 11, 2010

MW66 said:
Well, I bought the last one they had at N. Falls Blvd. Coupon at: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/SingleMagLanders/americanprofile/images/20_c.jpg

I don't think they were supposed to give me both the coupon and the sale price, but I had to "sweet talk" the girl at the register.

My local store always allows the 20% off on sale prices. I must have a good 10 of those coupons now. They come in the back of my Maxim and Boating Magazines.

Chris

gtrippleb · Apr 11, 2010

Natureboy said:
Got a picture? And where did you find the coupon. Thanks.

You can normally type in www.harborfreightusa.com/hotrod and the link will resolve to Factory Direct To You! which will allow you to print out the 20% off coupon.

MrZukerman · Apr 11, 2010

So do they still have two different hitches or just one ? I read somewhere were they had two different sizes.

California · Apr 11, 2010

What they list now for their stores is not the same two hitches as before.

Their original QH met I-match (JD) dimensions, 26.7" - often after a little adjusting with a farm jack, before HF finally got their supplier under control. :laughing: This one is no longer listed in an online lookup.

Their next one is a little larger, 27.5" to match a lot of stuff out there that is larger than 'standard'.

This second one, Cat I at 27.5", and now a 36" Cat II, are the two listed online for sale in their stores.

Link to Quick Hitch on harborfreight .com.

Their listing for their mailorder division, harborfreightusa .com, shows all three hitches. Cat I in 26.5" and 27.5", and Cat II @ 36"

MrZukerman · May 1, 2010

I had a buddy pick one up the other day but they did not have the adapter so looks like I have to order it. I have one question on the lower mounting pins I thought that Cat 1 had 7/8" pins but this hitch as 3/4" Not sure what my lift arms are on my bota I can't get to were it is for another week or so, did any else have this issue?

bullbreaker · May 2, 2010

Was in HF the other day to kill some time.One of the quick hitch cat-2's had no price tag like the others.I asked store manager if he would sell it too me for $99 plus tax like cat 1's,to my surprise he said "go ahead take it".Came home with it (little less than $106 otd).:thumbsup:

Boone

RoyJackson · May 2, 2010

Texas Dodge said:

About how much does that move the links back?
Pat's Easy Change moves the lower link hookups about ~4"

Kernopelli · May 2, 2010

Roy, the distance it moves the implement on mine is 4.5".

I've been following this thread with some interest since I purchased one of the Cat 1 hitches about 2-3 yrs. ago and it has surprised me how well it has held up. I have to do a little price bragging though. Here's my story, I was looking to purchase a HF lathe/mill combo off Ebay from a guy in Tenn. who resells a lot of HF and Sears returns (Tadd Wholesale). Everything this guy sells starts at 99cents but his shipping costs are outrageous so his items don't sell for much. I was bound and determined to win the lathe/mill and knew I was going to drive down and pick it up. I decided I was going to make my trip worth while and started bidding on a number of these 99 cent auctions. I ended up bringing home a brand new quick hitch for $15.00 ( along with about 10 other bargains).

Licklog · May 2, 2010

Kernopelli said:
Roy, the distance it moves the implement on mine is 4.5".

I've been following this thread with some interest since I purchased one of the Cat 1 hitches about 2-3 yrs. ago and it has surprised me how well it has held up. I have to do a little price bragging though. Here's my story, I was looking to purchase a HF lathe/mill combo off Ebay from a guy in Tenn. who resells a lot of HF and Sears returns (Tadd Wholesale). Everything this guy sells starts at 99cents but his shipping costs are outrageous so his items don't sell for much. I was bound and determined to win the lathe/mill and knew I was going to drive down and pick it up. I decided I was going to make my trip worth while and started bidding on a number of these 99 cent auctions. I ended up bringing home a brand new quick hitch for $15.00 ( along with about 10 other bargains).

Interesting business.

He has a 98.3% rating on eBay...eBay Feedback Profile for taddwholesale

but an "F" rating from his local BBB.... BBB Review of TADD Wholesale Total Closeout in Lebanon, TN

Licklog

Kernopelli · May 2, 2010

Licklog said:
Interesting business.

He has a 98.3% rating on eBay...eBay Feedback Profile for taddwholesale

but an "F" rating from his local BBB.... BBB Review of TADD Wholesale Total Closeout in Lebanon, TN

Licklog

I hadn't looked at his auctions in some time and it looks like he has changed things quite a bit. I bought my stuff from him about 3 yrs ago and it appears like his whole store is different, the 99 cent starting price on everything is now gone and he has definitely adjusted his shipping prices. I was very happy with the deals I got from him but have to admit that I reported him to ebay multiple times because it was clear that he was making his money on shipping charges which is an ebay violation. When I picked up my items he told me he also held a weekly local auction. They were located in a very large facility that was previously a boot factory (if I remember correctly). Very friendly fellow though and for anyone living close enough to do local pick up, it looks like he still has some bargains. His feedback score is also considerably better than it was then. FB is everything on ebay and I rarely do business with anyone that has less than 99% but in his case, it was clear from the photos that everything I was bidding on was like new, most of it in original packaging and I felt comfortable with the prices I was paying ( next to nothing). I also have to say that at the time, it was clear to me that ebay was reluctant to make him "adjust" the way he was doing business. At the time he was one of ebays largest sellers and they obviously tolerated practices that would have suspended my account. I was surely not the only one filing complaints on him at the time and what he was doing was obvious but during the year or so that I followed his auctions he was allowed to continue some shady ebay practices.

Zick · May 5, 2010

Licklog said:
Interesting business.

He has a 98.3% rating on eBay...eBay Feedback Profile for taddwholesale

but an "F" rating from his local BBB.... BBB Review of TADD Wholesale Total Closeout in Lebanon, TN

Licklog

I bought a used winch from him before. The AD said it was in good condition, got it and found the cable was kinked and frayed. Was not too happy about that.

California · May 5, 2010

Anything short of near-perfect feedback on Ebay deserves, at the least, a thorough reading of the negatives.

If it turns out to be a few customers with unrealistic expectations, no problem. But if you see 'not as good as he described' 'never shipped', or 'no communication', well, that's what you can expect too. You have no power to force that vendor to treat you better than he did the guy who left him a neg.

But if possible find a vendor with better feedback and save yourself the frustration. Don't let your own unrealistic expectations get you into an unsatisfactory transaction. There's a lot of good people out there. Why deal with the ones who accumulate complaints?

BWBrown · May 5, 2010

I bought an 8k winch from Tadd, stated good condition - I paid 29 dollars, 43 shipping, total of 72 bucks. It needed a relay, another 49 dollars, for a total of 121 dollars for a 400-500 dollar item! I still made out like a bandit!

When you buy used, you can expect some "used" qualities about it. If you want perfect, buy new. I prefer to not spend at the retail level.

Ebay gets such a bad rap - I seldom buy retail any more. You simply have to know what you're buying, check the pictures, check feedback, and be careful. I have been disappointed far more often by poor quality retail items, out of stock and grossly understaffed retail stores, being told "we can order it for you" - duh! I can order it myself and have it delivered to my door, and not have to drive an hour round trip to pick up my "special order".

My advice to myself - don't be naive, do your research, lower your expectations, be honest, and everyone can be a bit more relaxed. I have, on a couple occasions bought the wrong item. Oops! I believe I win far more than I lose.

Back to topic, I bought my quick hitch also from Tadd, less than 1/3 the retail cost. It arrived in as good as perfect retail condition, love it.
Bob

countrybumpkin · May 7, 2010

Got mine ready to install.

Zick · May 7, 2010

Nice job Countrybumpkin, looks good!

fredhargis · May 12, 2010

As a newbee owner, this thread was really useful. There is a HF store nearby that had the QH in stock so I picked one up. Even with the Cat2 bushing on the pins the lift arm hook openings are still quite a bit larger than the pins. Is this not a problem? There is so much clearance I'll bet I could put Cat 3 bushings on it and it would still fit. This is the 97214 hitch......

countrybumpkin · May 19, 2010

Fred, Yes your correct Cat 3 pins will work. I purchased these adapter for my implements and have to say they are very good quality, plus they go straight from cat 1-3 with no additional bushings.

QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3