Which QuicK Hitch do you guys prefer??

[gwdixon]

Do they give you extra bushings? Or how much are they??

Pat's doesn't need extra bushings. Cat 1 fits all Cat 1 implements. A Cat 2 fits all Cat 2 implements.

I have a Cat 2 and need bushings when a Cat 1 implement is used. Then a Cat 2->Cat 1 bushing is needed. They are a couple of bucks at Tractor Supply. The local John Deere dealer was a bit less expensive strangely enough.

Category 2 to 1 Lift Arm Bushing - 026845499 | Tractor Supply Company

 

[jewing3227]

I was mainly worried about the HF quick hitch being weaker than the others so thats why I had to hear from you guys what you like and what works the best in your opinin. My implements are Landpride and new so based on the info, sounds like it will work fine. Thanks again

 

[Combustix]

Put Pats on my b2710 and like them a lot. Though if I need the backhoe I need to take them off. Fortunately I don't use the bh much

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I was mainly worried about the HF quick hitch being weaker than the others so thats why I had to hear from you guys what you like and what works the best in your opinin. My implements are Landpride and new so based on the info, sounds like it will work fine. Thanks again

The HF unit looks as sturdy as any other. My stuff is Land Pride also and like I said the only problem was the box scraper on dimensions. I used a 4 1/2" grinder and cut both hooks down in 1/2 hour. Just remember the pin and top flex link problem. I am pretty handy with tools and welding so it was a snap for me to make the mods.

Ron

 

[wcampbell47]

Do they give you extra bushings? Or how much are they??

My speeco from tsc came with the 1st set of bushings. The Northern Tools came with a set as well because I have a spare in the tool box. They are not cheap ~ $30 at tsc.

At 64 I'm not complaining. Rather spend my energy doing something other than wrestling with a huge piece of metal. The B3200 sports a hydraulic top link which makes hook up even easier.

 

[JJZ 109]

My Speeco from TSC also came with a set of bushings and the Y connector. The only change that I made was to remove the bolts that hold the top hook on and replace them with removable pins.
The hook has to be repositioned when I switch from snowblower to rotary cutter. Not a big issue because I don't change implements that often. The rotary cutter gets used 2-3 times per summer. A ballast box is on at all other times except for winter when the blower stays on from November til spring.

 

[bikerdib]

I've got the Cat 1 version from HF. I use it on my B3300SU for my BushHog shredder, my 6 foot grader blade, my subsoiler, my 3pt scoop when I want to move more dirt than my FEL can haul for each trip and to occasionally pull a 1500# capacity dump cart using a drawbar. No problems and it definitely makes hooking up MUCH easier. I recently added a hyd top link so hooking up is even easier. I welded some hangers to the top of the quickhitch where I can hang 4 suitcase weights for counter weight for the FEL. Only thing I can say is, I wish I had put a quickhitch on the two tractors I've owned before my current 3300.

 

[PapaPerk]

I love the JD iMatch on my L3830. Painted it black so it didn't clash with my orange. :thumbsup:

I do not like the cheap imported HF and TSC quick hitches. Deere or Land Pride were my only options.

 

[dennisgw]

All my addons are on dollies. Since those are moveable every which way, you don't need a quick hitch.

 

[psdx]

Pat's! I'm constantly changing implements and they work great. :thumbsup:

+1 on that. My tractor has the telescoping lift arm extensions. The Pat's model I bought replaces the arm ends completely. There are no changes in any distances and it's seamless and easy.