Quick hitch question

[ptsg]

I would recommend going a different way;
adding ball hook ends to your lift arm.
Weld-on Ends | AGRISTORE USA
A member on this site also sells them,
this thread starting at post #32 goes on to show and talk about them;
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/390265-quick-hitch-3-point-extendable-2.html
And this thread;
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/384881-3ph-lower-lift-arm-quick.html

These are mine, back up to the implement, lower the 3 point and back into it, lift just a bit (I have a lift button on the fender makes it even handier), hook up the top link and go..
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+1. Definitely something to consider.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I don't think there is much you can buy, that will make your life easier (for the money spent) than a quick hitch. If you can't get much compatibilty with the implements you have, go Pats, but in my mind it's a major compromise.

 

[LouNY]

I've had quick hitches then I started using the Euro style ball and hooks in my mind there is no comparison,
the Euro hooks are as much of an improvement over a quick hitch as a quick hitch is over non-extendable lift arms.

 

[mpsmith60]

I'll be another to praise the Pat's system. Massey Ferguson MF1533. Bolted them on in May of 2019. Found only one minor issue: The nuts on the U-bolts vibrated loose. Use Lock-tite or double nut. Nyla-nut locking nuts did not stay. Double nutting was my solution. Else, I love everything about the Pat's system. The hooks simply make hook-ups and changes much much easier.

Pat's Hooks

I had the same issue with the u-bolt nuts vibrating loose so I used nylocks nut as the jam nuts and they have stayed tight.

 

[bearthebruce]

I had the same issue with the u-bolt nuts vibrating loose so I used nylocks nut as the jam nuts and they have stayed tight.

I didn't try the nylocks as a locking nut.. figured if I needed two nuts, I would just have 2 same nuts.

The important thing is, ya solved the problem as did I!

I actually think the brush hog is what caused all the vibration on the hooks to shake the nuts loose.

 

[workinonit]

For me the lift arms aren't the issue when connecting, it's the top link. Pat's wouldn't help me at all really. I need something that I can attach without getting off of the tractor. A QH with hydraulic toplink is the only thing that meets that bill.

 

[CoyPatton]

You might look at “Pats Easy Change”. They are similar to the weld on ones listed above but bolt on. They are not as good as a quick hitch but you can still set the width to what ever you want and the top link hooks up in the normal manner as if you don’t have a quick hitch.

Remember as you have a PTO connection to make, you have to get off/out of tractor regardless.
One caution of Pat’s or the QH type items, if you have already cut a PTO shaft, you may have to replace it as either style hitch will add distance between the tractor and implement (ask me how I know).

 

[Randy Gann]

I agree that a QH with hydraulic top link is a great system. But if have to hook up the PTO you have to climb off the tractor. If you use PTO implements a lot, the Pats and other hook style lift arms are big improvements over the old ball style.

 

[CoyPatton]

For me the lift arms aren't the issue when connecting, it's the top link. Pat's wouldn't help me at all really. I need something that I can attach without getting off of the tractor. A QH with hydraulic toplink is the only thing that meets that bill.

If you as the OP states are using an implement that requires a PTO connection, you will get off anyway.
Also frequent issue with non compatible implements are lower pin spacing. Of the few implements I own that the issue is not the top link, the lower pin spacing is non-compatible.
Each has to reach what is right for them, but I am amazed how many complain about having to hook up the top link, but have to hook up a PTO or adjust the distance of the top link hook and have to get off to do so but use the top link connection as there deciding point for QH.

 

[LouNY]

To me a quick hitch just gets in the way of getting in and connecting a pto shaft.