I just ordered it without the spreader bar. I would have prefered a quick hitch like used on big tractors but my implements have different lower link spacing so I thought this was the next best thing. I got to thinking, what if I welded a nut so that the hole was vertical on the inside of the link arms or on easy change itself and then made a spreader bar out of 1/8" rod for each implement so that it would be just the right width? Seems like it would work. and I could just keep the spreader rods on top of each implement and use them as needed.