Quick Hitch Questions
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tibadoe
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Thanks everyone who shared info about the QH. I have decided to go ahead and get one and give it a shot. Will have to pay attention to each attachment I purchase to make sure it will work or work with a little modification. Have not decided on what brand to go with yet, but I do what one that offers the most adjustment on the top hook. Looking at the least expensive Harbor Freight to the most expensive - they are all looking pretty close to the same.
Looks like it will be happy shopping times coming up.
Looks like it will be happy shopping times coming up.
RBA50
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I have the HF quick hitch. It is plenty strong for my B2320. I did replace the top hook with one from Amazon for about $26-27. If I recall, I did modify the lower connection to the lift arms, I think I drilled them out (just a little) so I could use pins that fit the tractor arms better. I had to modify my EA pine straw rake (knew that when I ordered it, but did expect that at least the lower pins would have been to spec, nope, had to move them.) Also had to modify my MacKissic wood chipper, since what they considered cat 1 was really cat0/cat1. All good now, everything hooks up with no hassles. Kubota snowblower, EA Landscape rake, LP box blade, Titan trailer hitch receiver (had to search for the QH model) all work with no mods. Expecting a ballast box in a few days that hopefully is going to fit with no mods (pics showed it on a QH, so it should be the same.)
With a 20% HF coupon and the replacement hook just over $100. The savings over most of the other brands bought a lot of fuel!
With a 20% HF coupon and the replacement hook just over $100. The savings over most of the other brands bought a lot of fuel!
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tibadoe
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I have the HF QH on my short list. Showing it lists for $109.99 in my area. Have a 25% off coupon that I could use which brings it down to $82.49.
As far as the top hook, which one did you get from Amazon? Is it a weld on or bold on one?
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cglaser104
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The harbor freight QH's use a 2 bolt top hook. The one I bought it below from Amazon.
"SMA 873-HF141137 Top Hook for Cat 1 Quick Hitch"
I suspect the HF in the model number might have something to do with harbor freight LOL
i7win7
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TOP HOOK FOR CAT 1 QUICK HITCH | Quality Farm Supply
When I needed one, they were cheaper than amazon
lennyzx11
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Google the “harbor freight top link adaptor”. It works well for those off the wall implements that don’t like the hook.
I have 6 years now on mine from Hf. Welded a receiver hitch tube (also from HF) to be able to use my trailer, winch on a receiver hitch mount, and even my vise on a mount plate on it.
Best 75 bucks I’ve spent.
Btw. As far as using with a Post hole digger, Xfaxman did a good write up long ago converting a PHD to be Quick Hitch compatible.
I have always wanted to do that but I’d rather tug, beat, and cuss mine into connecting and disconnecting on the 3 point.
It warms the soul...
I have 6 years now on mine from Hf. Welded a receiver hitch tube (also from HF) to be able to use my trailer, winch on a receiver hitch mount, and even my vise on a mount plate on it.
Best 75 bucks I’ve spent.
Btw. As far as using with a Post hole digger, Xfaxman did a good write up long ago converting a PHD to be Quick Hitch compatible.
I have always wanted to do that but I’d rather tug, beat, and cuss mine into connecting and disconnecting on the 3 point.
It warms the soul...
ededic
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I have a QH. Sold off the implements that did not fit on Craigslist and purchased ones that would. Someone else’s problem or joy if they don’t use a QH. Would never be without and the QH is a great all round tool to have on the tractor for pulling,lifting, etc. when I had Garbage service I used the top link to take out the trash/recycle containers.
Paystar
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For what it's worth, I'd rather have extendable lower lift arms and pin style stabilizers (which my tractor does not) than a quick hitch. That would make implement hookup as easy as a quick hitch. And even with the quick hitch....I still have to readjust the height of the top hook for my different implements so any time savings from the quick hitch is now lost.
And when there is nothing in it like when I'm mowing it rattles enough to drive you crazy.
And with the rear snow blower on in the winter.....it is not horrible, but you can definitely tell it takes enough weight off the steer tires that you can feel the difference on ice. Because it sets your implement further back a couple inches.
And when there is nothing in it like when I'm mowing it rattles enough to drive you crazy.
And with the rear snow blower on in the winter.....it is not horrible, but you can definitely tell it takes enough weight off the steer tires that you can feel the difference on ice. Because it sets your implement further back a couple inches.
