Quick Hitches Quick Hitch Fit to Implement?

[bcp]

The cheap, simple, plain tubular bushings are all you need. And they come off quickly and easily if needed.

The knob on the end of the expensive bushings does nothing.

Bruce

 

[ovrszd]

Just like on the regular 3pt hitch. All the weight is on the arms. The top link carries no weight.

Bruce

Vertical load, I agree.

Horizontal load, I can't agree.

In the OP's case it sounds like he's far enough down on the top hook to not risk snapping off the end of the hook?? If so, no worries.

 

[ovrszd]

The cheap, simple, plain tubular bushings are all you need. And they come off quickly and easily if needed.

The knob on the end of the expensive bushings does nothing.

Bruce

With the use of a QH I totally agree!!!!

If a Pat's system is used they might become more valuable.

 

[Wagtail]

The cheap, simple, plain tubular bushings are all you need. And they come off quickly and easily if needed.

The knob on the end of the expensive bushings does nothing.

Bruce

Weellll... not quite 'nothing'. It depends on the implement in question.

With one exception, all of my 3PH implements do use the regular 'plain tubular bushings'. However I had to go with a 'knob end' type (yes, very expensive) on my JD ballast box. I think it's because it's sized for both Cat 0/1.

The ballast box was a 'freebie' from the dealership.

 

[RidgeHiker]

Vertical load, I agree.

Horizontal load, I can't agree.

In the OP's case it sounds like he's far enough down on the top hook to not risk snapping off the end of the hook?? If so, no worries.

It is pretty far into the hook so I think it's OK. We'll find out.

 

[RidgeHiker]

You did get 'bushings' for the lower pins for your implements, right?

Glad you asked. The quick attach came with the bushings but I have not put them on yet. Is my assumption correct that the bushings fill out the space more fully at the bottom hooks of the quick hitch??? The lower pins are definitely a lesser diameter than that of the hook space. First time with a quick hitch so I am pretty naive.

While we are on the subject of my ignorance, the quick hitch came with a top hitch adapter. What is that used for?

 

[Wagtail]

Glad you asked. The quick attach came with the bushings but I have not put them on yet. Is my assumption correct that the bushings fill out the space more fully at the bottom hooks of the quick hitch??? The lower pins are definitely a lesser diameter than that of the hook space. First time with a quick hitch so I am pretty naive.

While we are on the subject of my ignorance, the quick hitch came with a top hitch adapter. What is that used for?

By all means, put the bushings on the lower pins for a solid attaching of the implement into the QH. A sprung drop-pin will secure the bushing on each pin. As bcp mentioned (post #11), you can purchase relatively inexpensive 'tubular' bushings from tractor supply shops or your dealership.

We're going to need a picture of your "top hitch adaptor" to know exactly what you're referring to. I have the JD iMatch QH on my tractor and the top hook isn't adjustable (it may be on newer models). I have a type of top hitch adaptor that I use on a few of my implements, though:

 

[RidgeHiker]

This is an internet photo of the type quick hitch adapter that came with the quick hitch.

 

[ovrszd]

The adapter allows you to use the QH on implements that might not have the correct top link height.

As to bushings. A CAT I QH has CAT II sized bottom hooks. A CAT II QH has CAT III sized bottom hooks. Etc., etc. It's my belief that this is done to create a "wear" point. By putting a bushing on your implement CAT I pin and hitching to a CAT I QH you have created a wear point on the bushing rather than the hook of the QH. If you were commercially using a QH on a BB for example, the bushing would wear out rather than the implement pin and/or the QH hook.

 

[Wagtail]

This is an internet photo of the type quick hitch adapter that came with the quick hitch.
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Ahh... so it's a variant of what I have.

It's used when the top hook of the QH won't fit into the top of the implement because the implement wasn't designed to be used with a QH.

You screw in/reduce the top angle of the 3PH so that the adaptor will fit into the QH hook. It can take a bit of fiddling to get it to sit in there. It's also why (in my example, above) I rigged a 'curb chain' that goes under the hook to ensure that it wouldn't pop out for any reason.