Quick Hitch woes

[dnw64]

Right, I've never understood the need for a quick-hitch. I can hook up pretty much any implement in just a few minutes.

On flat, hard, level ground, and with the extensions like I have on my B3030, I'd pretty much agree with you. However, I don't have that luxury at one of my properties, and trying to hook up when things are wonky is a real pain.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I can hook up pretty much any implement in just a few minutes. Don't see the point in pushing everything back another foot or so and dealing with all the adjustments to linkages and PTO shafts, etc.

I can hook most implements up somewhat quickly with the M6040, having the extendable lift arms and hydraulic side link working for me.

With the L3800 it's a very different story and with that one I often switch implements 3-5 times in a day. So a couple of years ago I bought a cheapy HF quick hitch to try out, and I'm glad I did.

Using the link on top instead of the hook (which wouldn't fit most of my implements) there's still one pin to insert, but a switch is still about three times faster than they were without.

There were no adjustments to deal with and the lower pins are now 4.5 inches farther back, the top one five inches, leaving plenty of PTO shaft engagement. That quick hitch will stay on there until it breaks. And if it does I'll fix it or buy a new one

 

[dnw64]

Using the link on top instead of the hook (which wouldn't fit most of my implements) there's still one pin to insert, but a switch is still about three times faster than they were without.

That would take care of 95% of my issues. So does the QH kind of flop around, or what keeps it in position?

 

[Too many Kubotas]

That would take care of 95% of my issues. So does the QH kind of flop around, or what keeps it in position?

It's held in place by the lower hooks, and the top can move in normal fashion. It can and does move in the hooks since I don't use any bushings, but it's often good to have some slop and movement both there and in a blade.

I can take photos once it stops snowing for a bit. Hopefully I'll remember.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Right, I've never understood the need for a quick-hitch. I can hook up pretty much any implement in just a few minutes. Don't see the point in pushing everything back another foot or so and dealing with all the adjustments to linkages and PTO shafts, etc.

Some people drink whiskey, some beer or wine, and some not at all. I guess this is just personal preference but I don't see anything compelling from a utility standpoint about a quick-hitch.

I don't need or care for any type of QH on my Cat 2 tractors as they both have extendable lower lift arms but I do like the Pat's QH on my Cat 1 tractor without extendable lower arms, it makes it easy to hook up any implement instead of having to get perfectly lined up side to side or having to try to drag or move an implement to get it attached.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Okay, this is how the connection points on my QH looks.

I modified the upper portion, eliminating the holes for the hook, which allows more travel for the link when using the inner hole for the pin.