Top and Tilt with Pat's Hitch

[Bendboater]

This is probably a dumb question.....but I don't know the answer so hopefully someone can help me out.

I am seriously considering adding Top and Tilt to my Kubota L2501. I used to have a Quick Hitch (triangular frame), but I gave it away because it was so difficult to hook implements up (too hard to get the geometry right). Instead, I went with the "Pat's" system which has worked very well for me. So my question is, if I do add Top and Tilt hydraulics, can I continue using Pat's system or will I (should I) need to go back to a Quick Hitch?

 

[Southernspeed]

I have a hydraulic top link with Pat's and regularly use it's full length of travel with no issue on a blade, brush hog etc. I can't see a tilt being an issue as you'd have plenty of twist in the lift arm bearings to not stress the Pat's hitch, which in itself is not too wide to cause binding. I think you'll be fine.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

If you have Pat's and have been happy with the Pat's, stay with that type of QH.

Just be sure to get a longer top link to allow for the added length of the Pats.

I provide a 23"-35" working length for your model when the customer has the Pat's QH.

I think that you would find that the std full 3pt quick hitch works quite well when connecting implements when you have a top & tilt set.

If you want to step up from the Pat's, maybe consider Euro type draft link ends.

Lot's of options, just something to consider.

 

[Bendboater]

Good information. Thanks guys.

 

[JeepHead]

I have the Pat's QH on my 2502 with hydraulic top link and love it. I think the Pat's is a great QH system.

 

[John0829]

It will work just fine... go for it.

 

[scootr]

Been using Pats and T&T on my Kubota for 3 seasons, 2 mowers etc., no problem. Kept my original Top cylinder and added a 4" spacer on the tractor end.