MY2012 5085M ordered today!

[pclausen]

I measured all my 3pt implements and they came out as follows:

The cat2 quick hitch inside lower width is 32 3/4" and the mast height is 15".

So it looks like I would need to extend the pins on the mover, rake and spreader, and lower the top link on the plow and spreader.

Hmm, maybe Pat's a better solution?

They finally started on the loader today but it won't be ready until tomorrow at the earliest.

 

[charleyfarmall]

I had a Pat's system for a while. I didn't like it. I found it much easier to use the extendable links instead. The Pat's brackets went to the scrap yard and I don't regret it.
On the smaller tractors I am using a quick hitch bit even then it's not perfect.

I hooked up my tiller last night and it took just a few minutes with the extendable links. I found that setting the distance between hooks ended up being a PITA anyway. With the quick hitch if the equipment is tilted it won't work. I often use my hydraulic top link and that makes a world of difference as well.

 

[charleyfarmall]

I had a Pat's system for a while. I didn't like it. I found it much easier to use the extendable links instead. The Pat's brackets went to the scrap yard and I don't regret it.
On the smaller tractors I am using a quick hitch bit even then it's not perfect.

I hooked up my tiller last night and it took just a few minutes with the extendable links. I found that setting the distance between hooks ended up being a PITA anyway. With the quick hitch if the equipment is tilted it won't work. I often use my hydraulic top link and that makes a world of difference as well.

 

[Martian]

I want a quick hitch as well, but I don't see any as a great choice. One of the things I'd be taking off most is my box blade, with the 1/2" steel and having to move it down about 5" (can't remember exact measurement) would put the TL right in the way of the hydraulic cylinder that raises and lowers the rippers and be in the way of the side beams making me have to make some sort of extension about 6" so it would clear everything. I don't see wanting to put my BB out 6" further on top of another couple the iMatch adds for the convenience of not getting off the seat. Though for the $200 Pat's EC is, I don't see spending the money there either. I'm sure PEC would be better than nothing, but the price is killing me. I'll wait for something better to come along.

 

[pclausen]

Appreciate the feedback. Yeah, if I have to get off anyway to do the top link, I don't suppose Pat's gains me that much over the extendable links. My 4700 had solid links and it could be a huge pain to hook up implements.

I'll probably stick with the extendable links for now and see how that works out. I will have a hydraulic top link, and with the fender mounted hitch switches, once I connect the lower links, I hope to be able to raise the implement to where the top link pin will slide in. I just have to get in the habit of extending the top link from the operator seat each time I want to change implements.

 

[pclausen]

Stopped by to check on the progress of the dealer installing my loader. They got it mostly done, but had quite a bit of cosmetic work to do. The front of the boom was heavily scratched from the tractor brackets that were jammed up against it on the pallet. One side with the frame (where the H260 logo is) was also scratched up pretty good. But everything has been mounted other wise and looks good.

Loader *did* include the single point hydraulic connection on the boom and also the remote piece that goes with the implement side hoses. I took that piece home and realized I need an adapter to go from the hose (#6 female JIC I think) to whatever those flat o-ringed male connectors are on the single point.

Hopefully everything will get sorted out tomorrow and I'll finally have my fully functional tractor home!

 

[Piston]

That's a heck of a nice looking machine you have there Peter! I'm enjoying following your thread and especially like the pics you've been posting. It's been fun following along, just thought I'd thank you for a great thread :thumbsup:

 

[Zebrafive]

Stopped by to check on the progress of the dealer installing my loader. They got it mostly done, but had quite a bit of cosmetic work to do. The front of the boom was heavily scratched from the tractor brackets that were jammed up against it on the pallet. One side with the frame (where the H260 logo is) was also scratched up pretty good. But everything has been mounted other wise and looks good.

Loader *did* include the single point hydraulic connection on the boom and also the remote piece that goes with the implement side hoses. I took that piece home and realized I need an adapter to go from the hose (#6 female JIC I think) to whatever those flat o-ringed male connectors are on the single point.

Hopefully everything will get sorted out tomorrow and I'll finally have my fully functional tractor home!

Glad to see the implement half of the coupler was included. If the O.D. of the fitting is 11/16" it's #6 ORFS, if 13?16" its #8 ORFS. I'm guessing #6. Dicount Hdraulic Hose has the adapters; female swivel ORFS to male JIC. They come same size on each end. such as 6-6 or 8-8. Part number F@6504-06-06 $2.64, FS6504-08-08 $3.18. If they are not the same size number (coupler and hose fitting) you will have to adapt on end or the other.

Too bad about the cosmetics. At least they will be fixed.

Here is another picture of the grapple brackets on the global 85" bucket:

 

[pclausen]

That's a heck of a nice looking machine you have there Paul! I'm enjoying following your thread and especially like the pics you've been posting. It's been fun following along, just thought I'd thank you for a great thread :thumbsup:

Thanks Piston, and you're very welcome! Btw, its Peter, not Paul.

 

[pclausen]

Glad to see the implement half of the coupler was included. If the O.D. of the fitting is 11/16" it's #6 ORFS, if 13?16" its #8 ORFS. I'm guessing #6. Dicount Hdraulic Hose has the adapters; female swivel ORFS to male JIC. They come same size on each end. such as 6-6 or 8-8. Part number F@6504-06-06 $2.64, FS6504-08-08 $3.18. If they are not the same size number (coupler and hose fitting) you will have to adapt on end or the other.

Thanks Zebra! Hopefully the dealer will throw in the needed adapters. I measured the I.D.s and the ORFS is 3/8" and the JIC one is 5/16", which seems a bit odd. The hoses on the grapple are 1/4".

Here is another picture of the grapple brackets on the global 85" bucket:

Thanks. Those extra brackets look like they could be useful to various pulling/chain connection points. I have asked the dealer to pull one for me to look at next to the 73 incher.