Quick hitch question

[Macinnis]

The tractor I am going to purchase soon is category 2.

The flail mower I am planning to buy is category 2 NON QUICK HITCH COMPATIBLE.

I will be using the mower most for the first year, but after that, will be changing attachments more frequently.

My question is...should I even purchase a quick hitch with only 2/3 of my implements being able to utilize it?

I was really looking forward to having a quick hitch, but at this point, with my 3 implement needs, it almost seems like it would be more trouble than it痴 worth.

 

[Mat4644]

If possible modify the flail mower brackets to be quick hitch compatable. Common retrofit.

 

[LouNY]

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..

 

[TractorGuy]

Very common and not always that hard to modify and implement to be quick hitch compatible. Share pics of the mower and you might find some helpful advice.

 

[Macinnis]

Thanks all.

 

[TractorGuy]

Go ahead and get the hitch before you cut the mower driveshaft.

 

[dodge man]

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.

 

[Randy Gann]

I have a Pats Easy Change on my Massey 1528 and it works great. Took less than an hour to bolt on and makes hooking up implements much easier. The 1528 does not have extendable link arms. So changing implements was a real pain. My 1528 is Cat 1. Not sure if weld on or bolt on would be better for Cat 2 hitch. Either way, if you don’t have extendable link arms using the lift and lock system is so much easier than the old ball mounts.

 

[mpsmith60]

I chose the Pat's Easy Change system because it is compatible with almost all attachments, old or new. They will give you the most flexibility for hooking up implements, especially if you have or are going to get a post hole digger. But there are situations where a Quick Hitch might be the right choice. For anyone undecided, you might want to watch "Quick Hitch vs Pat's Easy Change: Which is Right for You?"

Either system adds about 4" to the length of your lift arms and will slightly reduce your lift capacity and may require you to buy extra accessories.

If you are leaning toward the Pat's system, you might find this one helpful: "Pat's Easy Change Quick Hitch: Review, Installation & Tips"

I have had the Pat's system for over 2 and a half years now and they have held up very well.

 

[bearthebruce]

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