Quick Hitch disappointment

[Dutch445]

makes hooking up the top link on the Pat's system look even better!

 

[k0ua]

so when you do your worst case scenarios, there's a labor number. Hmmm. About the same as that fancy new adapter.
Not if you can weld...and I needed a good reason to start.

If you were to ask me (and I realize no one did) everyone that owns a tractor should also own and know how to use a welder. They are not that expensive, and it ain't that hard to learn.

 

[daugen]

so when you do your worst case scenarios, there's a labor number. Hmmm. About the same as that fancy new adapter.
Not if you can weld...and I needed a good reason to start.

If you were to ask me (and I realize no one did) everyone that owns a tractor should also own and know how to use a welder. They are not that expensive, and it ain't that hard to learn.

well assume I did ask you Jim and yes I sure agree with you. It's why a nice new welder has been in my garage for a year. Bought it and then my arm went bad. Well that's fixed now, luckily not with a welder...

 

[k0ua]

well assume I did ask you Jim and yes I sure agree with you. It's why a nice new welder has been in my garage for a year. Bought it and then my arm went bad. Well that's fixed now, luckily not with a welder...

Maybe we can weld up an exoskeleton for that bum arm

 

[daugen]

Maybe we can weld up an exoskeleton for that bum arm

I sure hope not...but i have about four different kinds of pads and protectors for it. I squashed my ulnar nerve (on the desks over forty years?)
and now I have to protect it. but a little foam will do. We'll save the sparky stuff for later.

 

[bcp]

You are disappointed with the quick hitch because the implements are not built to industry standard specifications?

Sounds backwards to me.



Bruce

 

[PapaPerk]

You are disappointed with the quick hitch because the implements are not built to industry standard specifications?

Sounds backwards to me.



Bruce

Completely agree!!

 

[daugen]

You are disappointed with the quick hitch because the implements are not built to industry standard specifications?

Sounds backwards to me.

I would agree, except for the players. Land Pride and Kubota. Ok, no squawk at Land Pride, Kubota built apparently too skinny a ballast box and that's where
the hairy eyeball should be focused. But since they advertise their union, and have for at least three years I believe, I sure had expected more.
And boy would I have not spent more than twice as much on the quick hitch. Since the reality is each implement has to be tested and modified.
I'd be curious to compare the design of the Land Pride against the JD I-Match. Being delivered next Monday, will test it next week. When I'm done moving about fifteen shrubs, off comes the ballast box and on goes my 8 foot Land Pride mower. It had better slide into that same company device slicker than goose poop.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I bought the CAT 2 quick hitch from Tractor Supply and found that the only implement that it fits is Bush Hog 3 point cutter even though the Hay King Pasture renovator and other items are supposed to be "QH Compatible". The clevis ears on the renovator were about 1/2" too narrow for the QH. Everything else was off even more. Took the QH back to TSC.

Have a set of the CAT 1 Delta Hook on Kubota B2710 with receiver plates on box blade, rotary cutter, disc. I can hook up or drop them in a few seconds. Add about 30 seconds to hook up PTO on cutter. Having the hydraulic upper link from Fit-Rite makes it even easier and faster.

I am seriously considering biting the $$$$ bullet and buying a set of CAT 2 Delta Hook plates. The Delta Hook receiver plates have significant adjustment for varying width lower pins or clevis'.

 

[Jack Yuan]

What have you been up to Jack???? Haven't heard much out of you for a while. Hope things are well over there. We sent the First Lady over to entertain you folks. You can keep her if you like....

hahahahaha, I m busy in my business, USA First Lady come here entertain those big VIP of government, not me, doesn't Abama feel lonely without her???

 

[murphy1244]

hahahahaha, I m busy in my business, USA First Lady come here entertain those big VIP of government, not me, doesn't Abama feel lonely without her???

You can keep her Jack, No charge Freebie.

 

[ovrszd]

hahahahaha, I m busy in my business, USA First Lady come here entertain those big VIP of government, not me, doesn't Abama feel lonely without her???

Jack, I'm sure it was his idea that she go!!!! And that she take her Mother with her!!!!

 

[k0ua]

Seriously Jack, you can keep her... NO charge... well maybe we could get a pool going and send some money... you know for upkeep and all.

 

[ovrszd]

Seriously Jack, you can keep her... NO charge... well maybe we could get a pool going and send some money... you know for upkeep and all.

James, I'm afraid you an I can't afford her... Especially if Mother's included...

 

[Obejuan64]

I have a QH that sits in my garage, it does make attaching implements easier, but you lose range on blades angle, if ur using a ballast or carry all type of implements they werk well, to bad they don't make a QH for the QH, lol, right now it takes 10-15 mins with the telescopic lower arms.

 

[PhysAssist]

Say what you will. I love my JD iMatch hitch on my Kubota. Handy as a pocket in a shirt.

Yes you will have to modify some implements if they aren't quick hitch compatible. That's how it goes.

It is odd the Kubota weight box is not quick hitch compatiable.

PapaP,

What you say is the same as what I say with my HF QH, as long as you can and do modify your existing implements to fit the QH measurements/specs, it is a true labor and time saver.

I was able to modify my "Kubota " ballast box without welding by bolting on some loadbearing wings to hold the lift pins and moving the top center pin tp allow the QH access.

The reason I used quotes around the Kubota is that while I bought my ballast box as OEM equipment from my local Kubota dealer, it was NOT made by Kubota, even those it has Kubota brand stickers on it.

On closer look, it has another set of stickers that identified it as made in Canada by some other company, likely the reason it doesn't meet the "official" specifications standards. (not the made in CA part, the not OEM part).

Brian and Ovrszd have it right as usual, if you make your implements fit your QH, you'll find it is invaluable.

 

[ovrszd]

Brian and Ovrszd have it right as usual, if you make your implements fit your QH, you'll find it is invaluable.

I hooked up my LP BB this morning. The most time was spent coupling the hydraulic hoses for the scarifiers. I picked up the scarifier without getting out of the tractor seat in 30 seconds or less.

 

[daugen]

I hooked up my LP BB this morning. The most time was spent coupling the hydraulic hoses for the scarifiers. I picked up the scarifier without getting out of the tractor seat in 30 seconds or less.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

that's sure what I want...and if you have a big hydraulic bb, that sure isn't easy to horse around, must weigh over 1000 pounds, so having a QH must be super.
I'll take a little Super.

 

[Deerherd]

I have a Speeco CAT II hitch and wouldn't go without. Combined with TNT it makes hooking up a breeze. I did have to grind a little on the land pride rake to make it fit but everything else I own hooks up sweet. Cat II implements are heavy and I can't budge any of them so for me it's the only way to go. Regardless of how an implement settles in the soil, I can grab it with the QH.

One of my first criteria when buying an implement is to make sure it's QH compatible. Heck I know one farmer who hates changing implements so bad he practically owns a different tractor for each one!

 

[daugen]

I know one farmer who hates changing implements so bad he practically owns a different tractor for each one![/QUOTE]

now what a fine idea!
How can you have too many tractors? :dance1:

Just have to have the right attitude...
but even with good attitude, I can't move a 1000 pound mower by myself. Not any more.

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