Pat's Easy Change Vs Quick Hitch

[gwdixon]

Short pins are not a problem for PEC, that's a function of your side stabilizers. I'm guessing you don't know what clevis type lift points are

//greg//

The poster may be referring to the fact that very seldom the distance between the pin and the implement in a clevis-style hook-up is very tight. The Pat's CAT 1 will just barely fit front to back (pin to implement).

The addition of a bushing and the extra girth of the CAT 2 Pat's causes the distance between the pin and the implement to be just a hair too small for the CAT 2 hook to slide up the gap.

A solution would be to grind off some of the front of the Pat's hook but that would be a last resort for me.

That is my take on the comment.

 

[greg_g]

The Pat's CAT 1 will just barely fit front to back (pin to implement).
The addition of a bushing and the extra girth of the CAT 2 Pat's causes the distance between the pin and the implement to be just a hair too small for the CAT 2 hook to slide up the gap.
A solution would be to grind off some of the front of the Pat's hook but that would be a last resort for me

I thought that's what I said. Except for the bit about grinding the excess off the PEC. I thought that part should have gone without saying. Equipment with lifting capacities rated in tons - is best left well enough alone.

//greg//

 

[deere5105]

Short pins are not the issue to which I was referring. For the most part, that's a function of your side stabilizers. I'm guessing you don't know what clevis type lift points are

//greg//

I think the issue was more I was reading one thing and thinking about something else, a particular implement. I have two implements with the clevis style attachments.

 

[greg_g]

I think the issue was more I was reading one thing and thinking about something else, a particular implement. I have two implements with the clevis style attachments.

Ok, no problem. I wish that I still had my PECs, I'd measure the thickness of both. That way you could gauge if either/both will fit. The tight spot will be fitting between the pin and the implement during the up and down motion of the lift arms. I experienced binding with the Cat2 PEC.

But Greenwells are very very good on the customer relations front. Just givem a call and they'll give you that measurement.

//greg//

 

[deere5105]

Ok, no problem. I wish that I still had my PECs, I'd measure the thickness of both. That way you could gauge if either/both will fit. The tight spot will be fitting between the pin and the implement during the up and down motion of the lift arms. I experienced binding with the Cat2 PEC.

But Greenwells are very very good on the customer relations front. Just givem a call and they'll give you that measurement.

//greg//

I have never seen the PEC system in person or in I use, but to restate, there is too much hitch past the pin in some cases with the Cat 2 on the clevis style attachments? There is no width issues fitting in the "gap" to get to the pin?

 

[darmstrong2319]

I have used the chinese quick hitch for a few years now and been happy with it but, with the tractor I have now, I have to take the 3 point arms off for the backhoe to be installed. I called pats and asked about the difference between the one they sell and the one they make for agri-supply, and I was told it was the same except they skip a machining process that gives it a more rounded look. The strenth and lock are the same. I bought the one from agri-supply and so far I am happy with it.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I have never seen the PEC system in person or in I use, but to restate, there is too much hitch past the pin in some cases with the Cat 2 on the clevis style attachments? There is no width issues fitting in the "gap" to get to the pin?

I have seen the it be close but on testing through full range of motion no contact was ever made in our case.

 

[dieselscout80]

Has anyone used Pat's weld on version?

If you have how do you like it?

Can you send me or post some pics of the weld on version

 

[gwdixon]

Has anyone used Pat's weld on version?

If you have how do you like it?

Can you send me or post some pics of the weld on version

Check post #43 the link to "Hitch Models". Near the bottom of the linked page is a pic of the weld on model.

Looks the same as the regular model without all of the securing hardware like U-bolts, clamps, etc. Much cleaner.

 

[psdx]

My solution is a pat's, hydraulic toplink AND Harborfreight moving dollies (about ten bucks each) on a hard surfaced storage floor. I move the implement to the tractor with those rather than the other way around. Also helps me roll the implements in and out of corners for storage. I have at least two per implement now. Makes moving the log splitter a couple of inches to line up with the lift arms real easy.
Mf

That's funny. That's EXACTLY what I've done - hydraulic top link, Pat's and dollies. . I've made a custom dolly for each implement with those HF dollies, a couple of 2x4s and some screws. No busted knuckles and no money in the cuss bucket.