Princess Auto 3-Point Quick Hitches

[SylvainG]

Hi, following the Harbor Freights quick hitch thread, I looked around in Princess Auto (Canadian HF) and they have this type of CAT1 3-Point Quick Hitch. It's quite more expensive than HF but seems more sturdy. Anyone tried it?

https://www.princessauto.com/en/3-point-cat-1-quick-hitch/product/PA0008212995

 

[Underdog57]

I have on old SpeeCo my Dad gave me. It works fine but, Cat 3 bushings fit nice in all 3 hooks so I put Cat 3 bushings on all my implements and everything fits nice and snug. Make sure the top hook extends far enough out so that the bolts don't hit your implement. I had to take the bolts out of mine and spot welded 2 pins in instead. Maybe the newer ones have the extended top hook?

 

[WranglerX]

Might want to watch this...

COMPARING 3 POINT QUICK HITCHES! 2 VERSION - YouTube

Personally I think most come from same factory in China....

Dale

 

[SylvainG]

Hmm, odd. That SpeedCo in the video doesn't require the Cat1-Cat3 bushing yet the one at Princess Auto requires them

 

[metalbender]

Have one of the Princess auto hitches. Works ok with some of my implements. Some others I'd just as soon hook to the arms. Prob it's the same as all the othe Chicom units.

 

[i7win7]

Hmm, odd. That SpeedCo in the video doesn't require the Cat1-Cat3 bushing yet the one at Princess Auto requires them

Hitch in video is non-standard. All QH's built to the standards require bushings. It's my opinion that QH's didn't exist until tractors became large enough for cat3 3pt. Farmer's with cat2/cat1 wanted the benefits of a QH - easiest way was for manufacturers to build cut down versions and sell bushings (more revenue)

 

[WranglerX]

Ummm.... According to standard all lower pins are 1.43 inches minimum and 1.44 inches maximum... All upper pins are 1.24 inches minimum and 1.25 inches maximum...




Dale

 

[i7win7]

Ummm.... According to standard all lower pins are 1.43 inches minimum and 1.44 inches maximum... All upper pins are 1.24 inches minimum and 1.25 inches maximum...

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Dale

Those are implement standards - not QH standards

 

[jonsstihl]

I have one from princess auto. Got it on sale one or two years ago. No problems with it but it does need bushings unless you can put up with the slop. I changed the bolts to universal clevis pins so no tools are needed to move the top hook around.

 

[SylvainG]

How much did you pay for it on sale?

 

[not2old]

I got it for box blade and rototiller which were too heavy for me. Haven't used it in awhile but remember having to fart around quite a bit to get implements to fit. Once fitting, works well and worth the money.

 

[Ricn]

Have used my HB QH now for two plus years without an issue. All five of my implements fit, pins as well. I did have to extend the hook however. Like someone said, most QH come from China so quality can't be much different from one to another, especially in the $100-150 price range. Land Pride may be better than most, they also cost more. Not sure if theirs in Chinese or made here. The QH is a terrific invention.

Ricn

 

[Wyobuckaroo]

I have seen these at the local PA, but have not considered one.. They never seem on sale in this store, and seem quite expensive compared to many other places people mention..

Also, like many, my equipment is a hodge podge of brands and all older stuff that has the potential to be a problem to adapt, or not work at all with this..
If there is any kind of problem with the hitch, PA would be no help at all, saying talk to the manufacturer... I'm still able to hook up all my equipment without one..
Besides saving the money...

My 5 cents of opinion..

 

[jonsstihl]

checked the web site and I definitely didn't pay 339 for it. I think prices have gone up. just checked order history 269.99 plus 87 shipping CAD. total was 402 after taxes. that was oct. 2018

 

[jonsstihl]

I had to fiddle with a few attachments but once you get them set up it is priceless. being able to drop the counterweight and pick up the box blade without getting off the tractor if you remember to flip the handles up when you get on is worth the hassle of fitting them up in my opinion. I get jobs done that I would have put off in the past because the wrong attachment is on the tractor.

 

[California]

I'm convinced nearly all of the brands - HF, Princess, TSC etc that look alike are in fact all clones made to the same specs. Perhaps by several fabricators. The only difference is some need bushings while some are limited to Cat 1, due to smaller openings in the lower hooks.

It is well worthwhile to buy the 'extended' upper hook from Speeco or others. And replace the upper hook bolts with removable pins. This old post has photos describing this.

So long as the tractor isn't near the maximum hp specified then any brand of these generic Qhitches will work the same.

Deere's expensive Qhitch is the only version different from the generic clones, that I have seen.

In summary if the tractor isn't near maximum hp recommended, then just get the cheapest Qhitch then add the extended top hook and the pins to adjust the top hook height. And modify any implements that don't already have the standard dimensions described in DL Meisen's post #7, above. Some implements might be impossible to modify easily, adding washers or something, so you might not be able to use the Qhitch for everything you own.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I cut a cheapie unit apart to make it wider to fit my Harley Rake. It was important for me to remove the rake so I could pull my dump trailer alternately in a landscaping project. Then I realized with minor modifications it could fit my snowblower.

Quick Hitch. One of the best things I ever did.

PRINCESS AUTO. "NO SALE IS FINAL" So use it for five years and see if you like it. lol

 

[bcp]

Question for all of you who switch implements without getting out of the seat: What do you do about the implement stand that keeps the rear blade, rake, etc from tipping over onto the hitch? Or is it only some, like a box blade, that let you stay seated?

Bruce

 

[Industrial Toys]

I can't reach the levers on my quick hitch. Still, there are often PTO shafts, hydraulic lines a well as electric to deal with most of the time.

When you get into heavier equipment, it's impossible to budge with arm power, so a quick hitch really comes into its own.

 

[California]

Question for all of you who switch implements without getting out of the seat: What do you do about the implement stand that keeps the rear blade, rake, etc from tipping over onto the hitch? Or is it only some, like a box blade, that let you stay seated?

Bruce

Back up and connect. Lift, which lets the support fall away. Lift some more to clear the fallen support. Drive away.

On return - get off the tractor and position the support, then lower onto it.