Telescoping Lower Links vs Pat's Easy Change

[RidgeHiker]

I can assure you that the Euro ends are available in the states. Kioti dealer in Nevada has provided them and I have seen them in person on a Kioti tractor at a farm show in California. But if you think that any of this stuff is going to compare with Pat's cost wise, forget about it.

Interesting that you said Nevada. The dealer I spoke with is in Carson City. I will try a few other dealers that are closer to me anyways.

 

[ruffdog]

Another thread:

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/390265-quick-hitch-3-point-extendable-4.html

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Interesting that you said Nevada. The dealer I spoke with is in Carson City. I will try a few other dealers that are closer to me anyways.

He is the one. Maybe he just does not want to fool with it again. But like I said, I have seen them first hand at the Tulare World AG Expo and the Euro hooks were on the tractor per customer request. The tractor was getting delivered from the show.

 

[ovrszd]

Just spoke with someone at Greenwell that makes Pat's. They confirmed that you can push implement with "bumper" to line up if not square as Texasmark stated. Actually shows on their diagram that the back side (tractor side) of the hook that goes up high behind the front side is called a bumper. This is a bit of a game changer since the most difficult part of hooking an implement typically is when it is not square to the lift arms.

Spoke with my Kioti dealer. Good news is that they confirmed that the stabilizers that come with telescoping lift arms are the extendable pin style. Less favorable news is that they cannot order parts that are sold in other countries and do not have euro style ends available. Had to explain what the euro style is.

Cost factors:
Pat's $165 with stabilizer bar at Rural King with free shipping. Main disadvantage to me is extra 4" added.
Kioti telescoping lift with extendable stabilizers $395. Like the idea of these stabilizers and no extra length but not sure if willing to pay the extra $230.

That'd be a no brainer for me. I'd pay the $230 without hesitation.

 

[oldballs]

What this old guy does.......

On my B2620 I have the LandPride QH
On my B2650 I have the PAT's

The attachments are heavy enough that this old man needs some help. But I don't mind dismounting to make a hook up, just so I don;t have to grunt too much on these "B" size attachments. In both cases the 4 inch extension is there so my PTO shafts work on either tractor. The Pats is good for those implements that don't "fit" the QH, especially since the B2650 has the adjustable stabilizer bars on the lower arms. So far I can live without rear 3 pt hydraulics on the upper arm.

Now, telescoping lower links would be great. But I can live with what I have. It's a Newbie learning curve.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[Texasmark]

Texasmark I assume when you stated the above you were talking about pushing with Pat's rather than telescoping. Just want to confirm since it seems like it would make it much easier.

Correct. I think Pat deliberately made the height of the unit so that you could push on the implement to line up the other side (while you are still in the seat) when you aren't straight with the implement. The 6530 has telescoping arms that need to be locked after connecting if extended to connect.

 

[k0ua]

That'd be a no brainer for me. I'd pay the $230 without hesitation.

Agreed.. Get the OEM.

 

[kneedeep]

I may have the perfect solution to this thread!

I bought weld on PATS from Greenwell last year after the Cat 2 spacer block that is held in with a roll pin worked out while doing deep ripping with a parabolic shank in some HARD pan. Nothing broke or bent but the U bolt and the adjusting bolts on that side took a beating causing the side to kinda flop around. It did cause some issues with certain implements and others it really didn't matter.
Since I do on occasion need to hook and unhook several implements a day, I like the PATS but on the bigger 8560 I need a more secure hookup for the a MX10 JD mower and the Rhino subsoiler. Both those tools will make the 8560 grunt!
I ordered a set of telescoping links from the local Mahindra dealer and plan on taking the old links to my buddy, who is a retired welder, to weld the new PATS on the OEM links. Keeping the new ones since they are tight and are not loose like the originals. It is amazing how much wear is done to metal on metal connections in a few hundred hours.
As soon as Crappie get on the bed, will be hauling all that iron to buddys lake house to fish and put all this together.
Will advise w pics early next year.
Merry Christmas to all!!
Rod

 

[ruffdog]

I wanted to get the "weld on" Pat's to put on my SSQA to 3pt adapter and I was told they don't sell them any more. grrr

 

[kneedeep]

I wanted to get the "weld on" Pat's to put on my SSQA to 3pt adapter and I was told they don't sell them any more. grrr

Maybe the PATS could be modified to weld on the 3pt adapter?