Quick Hitches Quick Hitches question

digicamnut · Mar 9, 2008

greg_g said:
Lower lift pins on Cat 1 implements are 7/8" diameter, Cat 2 are 1-1/8". A typical entry level quick hitch (like the HF and the SpeeCo) has Cat 2 lower lift hooks. No lower bushings required to lift Cat 2 implements, install bushings to lift Cat 1 implements.

I really don't know what the issue is though. Bushings don't even cost a buck and a half a pair - cheaper if you make them yourself. BUSHINGS - Agri Supply

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TSC wants 22.00 for theirs Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo Cat 1 Quick Hitch Bush 3 Point Kit I've got 5 imps over 100.00.

greg_g · Mar 9, 2008

digicamnut said:
TSC wants 22.00 for theirs Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo Cat 1 Quick Hitch Bush 3 Point Kit I've got 5 imps over 100.00.

Well, five sets from AgSupply for what - $10 delivered? Or $22+ at TSC (pretty sure you only need one set per SpeeCo hitch, not one set per implement). Your choice.

Or get out your hacksaw, I've made some of my own for next to nothing.

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Blackbird_BX · Mar 9, 2008

digicamnut said:
TSC wants 22.00 for theirs Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo Cat 1 Quick Hitch Bush 3 Point Kit I've got 5 imps over 100.00.

I didn't bother with the kit. I just bought the cheap bushings at TSC SpeeCo Cat Bushing 1 2 3 Point Lift Arm for $1.25 each. The Agri Supply are much cheaper for seems to be the same thing.

digicamnut · Mar 9, 2008

Blackbird_BX said:
I didn't bother with the kit. I just bought the cheap bushings at TSC SpeeCo Cat Bushing 1 2 3 Point Lift Arm for $1.25 each. The Agri Supply are much cheaper for seems to be the same thing.

3 bucks a set sounds alot better than the 23.00.

Thanks for the input guys I'm so new in this tractor business that I didn't know about a cheaper route. Those Speeco bushings have to be pinned in almost like permanent I think. I didn't like the idea of doing that...

chadincolo · Mar 11, 2008

The need for bushings on the lower lift pins comes from the ASAE (now called ASABE) specifications for quick hitches for three point implements, doesn't have to do with wanting to sell more stuff, has to do with meeting the industry guidelines that were set, then largely ignored by Cat I implement makers until recently...

Go back to TSC, ask for the Economy Quick Hitch from Speeco. They won't be in stock yet (should be going out to TSC Distribution Centers shortly) but they are designed to not meet the ASABE specs, meaning you won't need the bushings. You may need to talk to the store manager, have him call Speeco if he doesn't know what you are asking about. Tell them to ask for Chad in engineering if the customer service person doesn't know the part numbers.

digicamnut · Mar 11, 2008

chadincolo said:
The need for bushings on the lower lift pins comes from the ASAE (now called ASABE) specifications for quick hitches for three point implements, doesn't have to do with wanting to sell more stuff, has to do with meeting the industry guidelines that were set, then largely ignored by Cat I implement makers until recently...

Go back to TSC, ask for the Economy Quick Hitch from Speeco. They won't be in stock yet (should be going out to TSC Distribution Centers shortly) but they are designed to not meet the ASABE specs, meaning you won't need the bushings. You may need to talk to the store manager, have him call Speeco if he doesn't know what you are asking about. Tell them to ask for Chad in engineering if the customer service person doesn't know the part numbers.

I stand to be corrected. I forgot that sometimes big brother has the final say on some things. I am checking at TSC as I type. Sorry if I put Speeco in a bad light. My apologies.

chadincolo · Mar 13, 2008

digicamnut said:
I stand to be corrected. I forgot that sometimes big brother has the final say on some things. I am checking at TSC as I type. Sorry if I put Speeco in a bad light. My apologies.

No problem, hope I didn't sound to be "mean", just trying to add information.

I'll PM you my phone number if you need help finding the new Quick Hitch through TSC.

JCB · Mar 13, 2008

Digi,

I always thought that quick hitches were Cat 3...so you could use Cat 3 implements. It's only when using Cat 1 implements that you need bushings.

The Cat. 3 guys are loving it!

Joe

greg_g · Mar 13, 2008

JCB said:
Digi,

I always thought that quick hitches were Cat 3...so you could use Cat 3 implements. It's only when using Cat 1 implements that you need bushings.

The Cat. 3 guys are loving it!

Joe

Are you sure you mean Cat 3 Joe? Cat 3 hitches are typically found on tractors above 100 hp. They fit 1-7/16" lower lift pins, which can be capable of lifting over six tons. Ain't no way a $100 QuickHitch is gonna run with that pack.

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