Quick HItch Question

[BigSteve63]

I have been kicking around an HF QH, but need some advice. Everything fits, except my KK rotary cutter, which is a bit too wide on the pins. I know I can move and reweld where the pins would be narrower, but that seems excessive just to get the 1/2" I need to adjust the fit. Question is this - would it be OK to turn one of the pins to the inside to give me the clearance I need? Looks like it would fit then, but I didn't know if that would throw the PTO shaft off center enough to matter.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Steve

 

[SPYDERLK]

It is not hard to use a jack and bend the QH arms outward a small amt with no damage to function. A half inch would be OK ... just be sure it wont be too wide for the other implements.
larry

 

[94BULLITT]

I have been kicking around an HF QH, but need some advice. Everything fits, except my KK rotary cutter, which is a bit too wide on the pins. I know I can move and reweld where the pins would be narrower, but that seems excessive just to get the 1/2" I need to adjust the fit. Question is this - would it be OK to turn one of the pins to the inside to give me the clearance I need? Looks like it would fit then, but I didn't know if that would throw the PTO shaft off center enough to matter.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Steve

If you turned one of the pins the toplink would no be centered so the QH would not work.

 

[BigSteve63]

If you turned one of the pins the toplink would no be centered so the QH would not work.

Looks like there is about 2 1/2" to 3" spread where my top link would hook up - wouldn't that be enough wiggle room for the hook on the QH? Would I gain any room with the HF adapter for top link?

 

[94BULLITT]

Looks like there is about 2 1/2" to 3" spread where my top link would hook up - wouldn't that be enough wiggle room for the hook on the QH? Would I gain any room with the HF adapter for top link?

You can try flipping a pin. If that doesn't work then you modify the rotary cutter.

I don't like the top link adapter, you don't get the full advantage of the quick hitch because you still have to hook up the toplink.

 

[BigSteve63]

You can try flipping a pin. If that doesn't work then you modify the rotary cutter.

I don't like the top link adapter, you don't get the full advantage of the quick hitch because you still have to hook up the toplink.

What is the best way to modify? I have tried moving the uprights (with the pins) to the inside of the brackets welded to the deck, but it puts the toplink mount too close together. May need to shorten the bushing used in the toplink mount. Thought about cutting the brackets and moving closer together, but have no way of bending the uprights to make them come out square at the toplink mount.

 

[94BULLITT]

What is the best way to modify? I have tried moving the uprights (with the pins) to the inside of the brackets welded to the deck, but it puts the toplink mount too close together. May need to shorten the bushing used in the toplink mount. Thought about cutting the brackets and moving closer together, but have no way of bending the uprights to make them come out square at the toplink mount.

What KK rotary cutter do you have?

 

[countrybumpkin]

Can you get pics and post , sure would help to give you some ideas.

 

[BigSteve63]

I have a 60" KK rotary. This is about the only attachment I have that is a real bear to hook. Box blade, rear blade are easy to manhandle around, but this cutter wears me out - have had surgeries on elbows, shoulder, and wrists, so I lose about as often as I win when I wrestle with this thing. The spread on the pins is about 28" due to the shoulders on the pins.

It is too dark to get pics this evening, I will post a couple tomorrow. Appreciate you taking time to answer, hopefully, I can get this figured out and get a QH that will fit all the implements.

Steve

 

[murphy1244]

I have a 60" KK rotary. This is about the only attachment I have that is a real bear to hook. Box blade, rear blade are easy to manhandle around, but this cutter wears me out - have had surgeries on elbows, shoulder, and wrists, so I lose about as often as I win when I wrestle with this thing. The spread on the pins is about 28" due to the shoulders on the pins.

It is too dark to get pics this evening, I will post a couple tomorrow. Appreciate you taking time to answer, hopefully, I can get this figured out and get a QH that will fit all the implements.

Steve

Your rotary should have a float kit for your QH.

 

[BigSteve63]

Your rotary should have a float kit for your QH.

Not sure - got it at an auction. They had one like it at my local farm store for something like $799; the one they have now has swiveling attachments and looks to be set up standard Cat 1.

Got home too late for pics - will try again tomorrow.

Steve

 

[94BULLITT]

Can you back the tractor with the QH up close to the rotary cutter and get a picture?

Your rotary should have a float kit for your QH.

Not all rotary cutter have a floating toplink.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Retread your posts , sounds like the easiest May be to move the uprights inside the bottom brackets and then to narrower the bushing on the top link. As long as you still have room for the hook it will not hurt to narrow the bushing.

 

[BigSteve63]

Guys, sorry for the late response - my employer thought it best that I work away from home for the last few days. Took these pics of the cutter this evening.



countrybumpkin - tried moving the uprights inside, but could not get them back together at the top link. Wondering now if I could try again with a shorter bushing and let the flex connector swing between the rear stabilizers and the uprights? Do you think I could weld a tab to the back of the U shaped piece and let it mount/swivel from that point?

EDIT - Just saw the QH adapter from Harbor Freight and Agri Supply - wondering if this would solve my problem? I'm thinking I could move the uprights inside the brackets and still have plenty of room to mount this adapter.



Thanks

Steve

 

[murphy1244]

Guys, sorry for the late response - my employer thought it best that I work away from home for the last few days. Took these pics of the cutter this evening.

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countrybumpkin - tried moving the uprights inside, but could not get them back together at the top link. Wondering now if I could try again with a shorter bushing and let the flex connector swing between the rear stabilizers and the uprights? Do you think I could weld a tab to the back of the U shaped piece and let it mount/swivel from that point?

EDIT - Just saw the QH adapter from Harbor Freight and Agri Supply - wondering if this would solve my problem? I'm thinking I could move the uprights inside the brackets and still have plenty of room to mount this adapter.

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Thanks

Steve

That's it..

 

[94BULLITT]

How wide are the uprights?

 

[BigSteve63]

How wide are the uprights?

About 27 3/4" or so; with the shoulders on the pins, it puts the distance at about 28 1/4" I think I can gain over 1/2" by moving the uprights inside the brackets.

 

[94BULLITT]

About 27 3/4" or so; with the shoulders on the pins, it puts the distance at about 28 1/4" I think I can gain over 1/2" by moving the uprights inside the brackets.

How wide is your quick hitch on the inside? (There is a little variation between manufacturers)

 

[BigSteve63]

How wide is your quick hitch on the inside? (There is a little variation between manufacturers)

Haven't purchased yet - but the HF in the store measures to 27 1/2 inside to inside.

 

[94BULLITT]

Haven't purchased yet - but the HF in the store measures to 27 1/2 inside to inside.

My idea won't work then:thumbdown:

I was going to suggest removing the bolt on pins and getting pins like this and welding them on to gain a little more clearance but it won't be enough.

I guess you are easiest option is to move the uprights to the inside and shorten the bushing like you were talking about.