Using Pat's Easy Change

[ovrszd]

They should be an extension...straight out, from the lower link arms.

Actually they should be parallel when the arms are at the width of most CAT I or CAT II attachments, depending on application. Straight with the arms will have them pointing outward when trying to attach to an implement and you won't like the results. Just like the ends of your 3pt arms are welded on at an angle, that angle should be extended with Pat's.

 

[RoyJackson]

They should be an extension...straight out, from the lower link arms.

Actually they should be parallel when the arms are at the width of most CAT I or CAT II attachments, depending on application. Straight with the arms will have them pointing outward when trying to attach to an implement and you won't like the results. Just like the ends of your 3pt arms are welded on at an angle, that angle should be extended with Pat's.

I thought I was pretty clear on that...

 

[bobframe]

One of the You Tube videos on the subject say the Pats Easy Change should be "parallel with the tractor". I think the idea is that the PEC and lift arms should be in alignment with the tractor and implement. This is hard to say! But I think I get it.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Or attach the Pats with bolts semi snug/sort of loose but movable, hook up your most used implement sitting on level ground/drive way with 3ph arms not at point of lifting implement but almost and then tighten everything.

 

[DennisArrow]

Or attach the Pats with bolts semi snug/sort of loose but movable, hook up your most used implement sitting on level ground/drive way with 3ph arms not at point of lifting implement but almost and then tighten everything.

THIS is exactly how I ended up making mine work. If I made them parallel with the arms then the jaw of the hitch was at a bad angle to the pin on the implement and would NOT seat. I finally got a sledge and worked them on and THEN loosened everything up and levered and tightened them up where the jaw of the hitch was 90 degrees to the implement pin.............Hard to understand perhaps in my southern English; but for me if I was to do it again, I would leave them all kinda loose, hook up the implement, and then tighten them up so that there is NO binding........God bless.............Dennis

 

[bobframe]

THIS is exactly how I ended up making mine work. If I made them parallel with the arms then the jaw of the hitch was at a bad angle to the pin on the implement and would NOT seat. I finally got a sledge and worked them on and THEN loosened everything up and levered and tightened them up where the jaw of the hitch was 90 degrees to the implement pin.............Hard to understand perhaps in my southern English; but for me if I was to do it again, I would leave them all kinda loose, hook up the implement, and then tighten them up so that there is NO binding........God bless.............Dennis

Dennis, although I'm not FROM the south, I live in Georgia now. I speak fluent Southern and understood this just fine. Your suggestion makes sense to me and I think I'll give your method a try. Thanks!!

 

[JC-jetro]

I have not installed my Pat's yet but did make a spreader that I need to weld up. For adjustment, I'm working on rectangular shims one on each side of the lower arm ( and inside the pat's hitch) to remove lateral flop. The shims will have holes larger than dia of the adjustment bolts so the bolts will go thru the holes and bear on the arm and hold the shims in place. My attempt is to remove all lateral movement from 4 adjustment bolts to the shims. Will report how it'll work.

JC,

 

[check]

Or attach the Pats with bolts semi snug/sort of loose but movable, hook up your most used implement sitting on level ground/drive way with 3ph arms not at point of lifting implement but almost and then tighten everything.

This brings up an important point. If you switch from one implement to the other, and the distance between the lift arms changes when you switch, then so will be angle of Pat's quick attach pieces. Thus, they may not fit with the new implement. This of course is why the hitch arms have a rotating ball on them in the first place.

 

[RoyJackson]

This brings up an important point. If you switch from one implement to the other, and the distance between the lift arms changes when you switch, then so will be angle of Pat's quick attach pieces. Thus, they may not fit with the new implement. This of course is why the hitch arms have a rotating ball on them in the first place.

I made my spreader bar adjustable and had witness marks for the various implements so I could lock the width while the tractor was warming.

As far as the difference in implements...I had 4 implements (mower, cutter, chipper and rear blade...all different manufacturers)) back then...never had a problem with any not fitting. There was some difference between those implements, but not enough to cause problems.

 

[FatTire]

I bought a Speeco Quick Hitch. I wish I'd bought the Pat's instead just to be able to adjust the width to whatever I need.