Question for "Quick Hitch" Users

[ovrszd]

seems mostly positive...a few neg though...I am going to hydraulic top&tilt and was thinking about just going ahead and making the swap to quick hitch...lot to spend to get all my attachments compatible, lot to think about...

I agree. I built my hydraulics and saved quite a bit of money. My CAT II Quick Hitch belonged to my Brother and he gave it to me. So I got in pretty cheap. If you are adding top&tilt, definitely spring for the Quick Hitch. Then you gotta modify attachments. I'm handy in a shop so that was minimal cost and gave me some good Winter projects.

You can buy a good CAT I Quick Hitch for around $150. You can buy a good CAT II Quick Hitch for around $250. You'll hear all kinds of bargain comments about getting one a lot cheaper from wherever. But when buying something like this I'd want quality before price.

I regularly switch between a Box Blade, Angle Blade, Weight Box and Brush Cutter. I'll never go back to pinning on attachments.

 

[Sysop]

That appears it could be a real bear to get into it to connect the PTO shaft. Looks like a more viable solution than the silly little things sold elsewhere. But I can also see where the implements might need altered to line up to a non-adjustable frame like that.

 

[ovrszd]

That appears it could be a real bear to get into it to connect the PTO shaft. Looks like a more viable solution than the silly little things sold elsewhere. But I can also see where the implements might be a pain to line up to a non-adjustable frame like that.

I don't notice it being hard to hook the PTO but I'm on a pretty good sized tractor too. The secret to an easy hook-up is a good unhook. My attachments are normally parked on a good flat place and blocked. So hook ups are very easy.

If you also have top&tilt it's possible to hook up when at almost any angle or tilt. Not pimping top&tilt, just making points about how to get the most out of a Quick Hitch.

 

[jeff9366]

I am drooling because of your photos.

ENVY, ENVY, ENVY.

Have you tried a cocktail shaker on the hitch?

 

[ovrszd]

I am drooling because of your photos.

ENVY, ENVY, ENVY.

Have you tried a cocktail shaker on the hitch?

Took me several years to get to this point so I'd say patience is a virtue.

Had a guy tell me I should build a hydraulic latch system on the Quick Hitch so I don't have to get off the tractor. Told him I'm already lazy so don't need any help in that area.... Thanks for the compliments.

 

[Sysop]

Honestly to me, from all my investigations the hydraulic links are the only thing I've been personally considering; top moreso than tilt. For what I've found myself doing it would be the most beneficial of everything. I would need a second remote kit or some sort of controller to split the flow with controls for each to have more than a single function back there. I'd need a tool that I need to alter the tilt on the fly before that would become a consideration. The adjustable top link is something I already could use in a couple situations.

Also, thanks to the OP for starting this thread and thanks to all the contributors of knowledge. I've learned more from this conversation on quickhitches than any of the two dozen other various threads I've found and read on the subject.

 

[ovrszd]

Honestly to me, from all my investigations the hydraulic links are the only thing I've been personally considering; top moreso than tilt. For what I've found myself doing it would be the most beneficial of everything. I would need a second remote kit or some sort of controller to split the flow with controls for each to have more than a single function back there. I'd need a tool that I need to alter the tilt on the fly before that would become a consideration. The adjustable top link is something I already could use in a couple situations.

Also, thanks to the OP for starting this thread and thanks to all the contributors of knowledge. I've learned more from this conversation on quickhitches than any of the two dozen other various threads I've found and read on the subject.

I hope the OP doesn't think we are hijacking the thread. But it's almost impossible to talk about Quick Hitches without bleeding over into top&tilt. As Forrest Gump would say "they go together like peas and carrots.

There is a wealth of information on TBN about top&tilt and more specifically about adding hydraulic functions to your tractor. I prefer a dedicated circuit rather than using a diverter, but that's just me personally.

I agree with you, if cost or tractor function limits you hydraulicly, go for the top link first. I use it the most. The side link comes in handy when using dirt moving equipment such as a box blade or rear angle blade.

The top link allows you to do things like this with a brush cutter.

 

[Burtonbr]

Oh yea, after having a quick hitch, I do want to go without it at all now. Every implement I've bought used needed modifications to hook up but once that's done it is a breeze to hook up without getting off the tractor most times, except for PTO Shafts... I'm a fan of the HF QH for about $70 you can't beat it. Might not be tough enough for 40 HP but wirks good for me.

Had a guy tell me I should build a hydraulic latch system on the Quick Hitch so I don't have to get off the tractor. Told him I'm already lazy so don't need any help in that area.... Thanks for the compliments.

Hydraulic latch system !!!! I might have to look in to it, that would be slick !

 

[MtnViewRanch]

No one brought up the Delta Hook, so I will. Simply the BEST QA system there is that I know of. All you have to do is get close and you can be hooked up. :cool2: Huge Huge down fall is the cost.

And of course I have to put in a plug for top & tilt systems, it just makes life "better".

 

[lostcreekranch]

Brian;

I have a set of Delta Hook QA for the Kubota B2710 we just added your upper link to. Have one tractor plate and three implement receiver plates. You are correct in that they are really simple and fast to hookup and detach but, they are pricey. Think the class one like ours are well over $300 per piece which is the downside.

Just checked their web site and kit including one tractor plate and two implement receivers is $1,060.00.

http://www.deltahook.com/