Pat's Easy Change Pat's Easy Change System

Piperflyer · Jul 1, 2009

How well does the easy change system work for you folks that own them. I'm thinking of purchasing a pair or is there something out there that works better? Thanks

NSBound · Jul 1, 2009

You can do a search on this forum (search bar at top of page) and get lots and lots of reviews and comments on the Pat's Easy Change. It was based on all the positive comments i just ordered mine this week. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/31818-pats-easy-change-system-order-27.html

milkman · Jul 1, 2009

I've had a set of Pat's for 7 or 8 years now and they've done great for me, I'm a fan.

kebo · Jul 1, 2009

Have had the PEC for about 3 months now and am very satisifed with it. So far it's made it a lot easier to change implements. I thought about getting a quick hitch deal but had read where there are too many non standard implements that have to cut, sawed, ground, drilled, welded, to make them fit. I didn't want to risk geting into that much work to make sure all my attachments would fit right. As it was, I did have to cut on my 5ft BB to get it work with the PEC.

Nothing's perfect!

Inspector507 · Jul 1, 2009

I've never had mine off. Only one implement I have that they won't work with and that's a Yanmar tiller. That tiller won't work with any other type of quick hitch either.
You might hear from proponents of all types and they each have their own good points and bad.

But if mine were broken or stolen, I'd buy a new set. Tomorrow.

johnk · Jul 1, 2009

Three years and no complaints. Wouldn't be without them.

GIJOE · Jul 1, 2009

Second best piece of equipment I have ever bought for my tractor, as of yet. I wouldn't hesitate to buy again if I needed them.

Joe

Piperflyer · Jul 1, 2009

Thanks Everybody.. I ordered a set today

kebo · Jul 1, 2009

Do be aware that you might need the PTO extender to use with PTO powered attachments. When you use a quick hitch or PEC, the implement will move about 4 inches further away from the 3pt hitch. If your PTO shaft is already extended as far as it will go, then you will have to use the PTO extender to make up that 4 inches. Agri-Supply has them with the quick connect on the female end for about $22 I think. That's where I ordered mine from. If you need the link, let me know I can look it up for you.

You might also need a longer top link too because it will have to extend another 4 inches as well. I was able to use mine, but really I should get one about 3 inches longer cause it's almost maxed out with the adjustment on it.