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Gary_in_Indiana
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I don't know. I'd suggest you either measure the two carefully and accurately from every angle or get engineering diagrams to compare and decide for yourself.
beenthere
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I have the Deere iMatch, and from what I've seen of other hitches, I don't think the green one has anything extra special about it (and I am green through and through /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif).
I would double check that the dimensions are the same, but I suspect they are. Also, check the price of an iMatch (seems they are around $200± from others posting here).
I find mine to be very handy, and am presently trying to design the parts needed to add to my FEL forks, so the iMatch will pick them up for a 3pt lift of pallets (plan to post a thread for some ideas soon).
I would double check that the dimensions are the same, but I suspect they are. Also, check the price of an iMatch (seems they are around $200± from others posting here).
I find mine to be very handy, and am presently trying to design the parts needed to add to my FEL forks, so the iMatch will pick them up for a 3pt lift of pallets (plan to post a thread for some ideas soon).
Beenthere,
Indeed their is something special about the JD iMatch hitch. It conforms exactly to all of the ASAE and SAE hitch dimension standards. Most of the other brands mentioned do not. For example, they may have the correct width, but not the correct mast height.
Midwest is another of the quick hitches that is built to the standards.
Then if you stick to implements made to the standards as well, you will be assured that you can hook up without having to get out a torch and welder. Some examples of manufacturers that follow the standards include: JD, Frontier, Woods Estate Series, & Midwest. There may be others as well.
JackIL
Indeed their is something special about the JD iMatch hitch. It conforms exactly to all of the ASAE and SAE hitch dimension standards. Most of the other brands mentioned do not. For example, they may have the correct width, but not the correct mast height.
Midwest is another of the quick hitches that is built to the standards.
Then if you stick to implements made to the standards as well, you will be assured that you can hook up without having to get out a torch and welder. Some examples of manufacturers that follow the standards include: JD, Frontier, Woods Estate Series, & Midwest. There may be others as well.
JackIL
For what its worth......
I just bought a 2001 790 with a 242 Finish Mower and FEL. I then purchased a new:
iMatch (Deere)
Boxblade
Landscape Rake
Shredder
Rear Blade
All the implements exept the JD 272 Finish Mower are "other" brands....and all fit the iMatch with exception of the JD 272 Finish mower!!! Go Figure!
Love my Deere...will love the iMatch once my welding buddy amends my finish mower to fit!
I just bought a 2001 790 with a 242 Finish Mower and FEL. I then purchased a new:
iMatch (Deere)
Boxblade
Landscape Rake
Shredder
Rear Blade
All the implements exept the JD 272 Finish Mower are "other" brands....and all fit the iMatch with exception of the JD 272 Finish mower!!! Go Figure!
Love my Deere...will love the iMatch once my welding buddy amends my finish mower to fit!
OP
jonesiera
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Well you can excomunicate me as I purchased a Speeco Quick hitch. I'm going to hide it in my workshop until I can paint it(JD Green)then bring it out in the open.Go to confessions and get everything right. It's a pretty Decent looking hitch and has the adjustable top link. I hope my 4110 will stand still when I install it.
ronjhall
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<font color="blue"> I'm going to hide it in my workshop until I can paint it(JD Green)then bring it out in the open.Go to confessions and get everything right. </font>
Bob
I have a Speeco that was painted TSC Faded<font color="red"> Red </font>. I painted it <font color="orange"> Kubota Orange</font>. By the time I got it to fit all my attachments it needed a new coat of paint. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Make it fit all your attachments before you paint it. Your tractor will not notice the color, after it finds out how easy it is hook up attachments. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bob
I have a Speeco that was painted TSC Faded<font color="red"> Red </font>. I painted it <font color="orange"> Kubota Orange</font>. By the time I got it to fit all my attachments it needed a new coat of paint. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Make it fit all your attachments before you paint it. Your tractor will not notice the color, after it finds out how easy it is hook up attachments. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
