Pat's Easy Change Quick link versus Pat's easy change

[SRF34]

Just ordered one myself. I'll provide an update as well.

 

[KYGIRL]

PAT'S IS AMERICAN MADE WITH AMERICAN PRODUCTS. MACHINED U.S. STEEL. THESE LOOK LIKE THEY ARE CAST? PAT'S ALSO HAVE THE SET SCREWS AND U-BOLTS FOR STABILIZATION. WHAT HOLDS THESE STRAIGHT? WHEN YOU ARE MOWING, WHAT KEEPS THEM FROM VIBRATING? PAT'S HAS THE TOP BUMPER TO PROTECT THE LATCH MECHANISM AND TO BUMP ATTACHMENTS. THEY ALSO INCLUDE ALL THE HARDWARE YOU MIGHT NEED, INCLUDING THE "NIFTY" LYNCH PIN WASHERS. THIS IS JUST A PERSONAL OBSERVATION, EACH TO THEIR OWN. MY SONS SAY THIS IS THE BEST GIFT WE EVER GOT THEIR DAD. MY OLD PAPAW USED TO SAY YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. INTERESTED TO SEE HOW THESE HOLD UP.

 

[thatguy]

While browsing on Ebay I found several companies selling items similar to Pats system.. One guy even had a quote on there that his was the original system and anything else was a knockoff and an unauthorized copy.. Which made me wonder if he actually made a copy of Pats..

Any additional feedback on how the non-pats systems work?

thanks

b

 

[thatguy]

As a followup to my own post...

how many ppl ran into a problem needing a longer PTO shaft when using a Pats types quick hitch??

thanks

B

 

[greg_g]

how many ppl ran into a problem needing a longer PTO shaft when using a Pats types quick hitch??

Depending upon which lift category you are talking about, the design effectively adds from two to four inches to your lower lift arms. This naturally locates the implements that same two to four inches farther back, meaning the PTO shaft has to extend to make up the difference.

Two to four inches extension should not be an issue if the PTO shaft was cut to the right length in the first place. If however, it was already extended significantly before installing the PEC - I can see where you could run into shaft length problems. I owned all my PTO driven implements before installing a Cat 2 PEC on my tractor, and experienced no subsequent shaft length issues.

//greg//

 

[milkman]

I couldn't find anything on the site about a return policy, just that none had been returned broken, I don't see what holds them straight on the lift arms, be interesting to hear the results from some users.

 

[greg_g]

I couldn't find anything on the site about a return policy, just that none had been returned broken, I don't see what holds them straight on the lift arms, be interesting to hear the results from some users.

I had excellent response (and some free parts) from them using both email and telephone. They definitely try to keep their customers happy.

The installation kit comes with a selection of steel wedges and a pair of U-bolts.
1. install the PEC over the end of the lift arm
2. insert the retaining pin through the PEC and lift arm swivel ball, secure retaining pin
3. loosely install U-bolt over both PEC and lift arm
4. loosely adjust PEC inner and outer machine bolts to achieve the desired left-right angle
5. insert wedges between lift arms and PEC as required to achieve the desired vertical angle
6. tighten machine bolts
7. tighten U-bolts to secure wedges in place
8. check all nut/bolt tightness in a week, and again in a month. After that they should hold reasonably well

//greg//

 

[milkman]

I had excellent response (and some free parts) from them using both email and telephone. They definitely try to keep their customers happy.

The installation kit comes with a selection of steel wedges and a pair of U-bolts.
1. install the PEC over the end of the lift arm
2. insert the retaining pin through the PEC and lift arm swivel ball, secure retaining pin
3. loosely install U-bolt over both PEC and lift arm
4. loosely adjust PEC inner and outer machine bolts to achieve the desired left-right angle
5. insert wedges between lift arms and PEC as required to achieve the desired vertical angle
6. tighten machine bolts
7. tighten U-bolts to secure wedges in place
8. check all nut/bolt tightness in a week, and again in a month. After that they should hold reasonably well

//greg//

Been there done that, no problem with the instructions, I thought this thread was about a cheaper imitation/version of the real thing.

 

[greg_g]

I thought this thread was about a cheaper imitation/version of the real thing.

My fault, I didn't interpret the question corectly

//greg//

 

[HappyCPE]

FWIW Pat's is the hot ticket. That other thing looks like a cheap imitation. I believe in spending good money for good tools... I'd stick with Pat's.