Which QuicK Hitch do you guys prefer??

[PapaPerk]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
The problem I see with people and their QH's is they cheap out and buy the low grade hitch and then get peeved when things don't work. The JD iMatch is nice but an adjustable top hook is a must IMHO. That is why I recommend the Landpride. Top quality with adjustments. I haven't found an attachment yet that it will not work on.:thumbsup:

No need for a adjustable top hook if your attachments are to Cat 1 specs. If they are not I would rather modify attachments than fuss with adjusting the top hook. Takes the quick out of the quick hitch. :laughing:

Yeah I agree about the cheap hitches. I saw one at TSC that looked like it was welded by a child. I think it was made in china so it probably was. What get's me is it was over $200!!! :confused2: An American made JD iMatch can be had for around $280 if you haggle. :laughing:

 

[kuboman]

No need for a adjustable top hook if your attachments are to Cat 1 specs. If they are not I would rather modify attachments than fuss with adjusting the top hook. Takes the quick out of the quick hitch. :laughing:

Not all attachments modify easily but changing the top link is a matter of pulling 2 pins moving link replacing pins. 5 secs. tops.
I have tried the Pat's way and they are still hanging on a hook in the shed. Anybody wants them I will give a smokin deal.

 

[iplumb]

I have Never used a quick hitch. If I buy the cheapo H.P. do you have to change the pins on your implements? Confused Thanks for the help.

 

[iplumb]

and does anybody have a current H.F. coupon for one? I just printed the one posted until I notice it exp.

 

[GUS FINK]

mst likley not if implement similar catagory ie cat 1 pins on implement and cat 1quick hitch most problems will be top link connection

 

[radioman]

I didnt have to change a thing when I bought my QH from HF. Funny thing is I havent seen coupon for HF QH for a long time now.

 

[bx2670]

I got a Landpride QH cat 1 and love it built like a tank and even though this is my first tractor that I OWN ,( grew up driving them on farm) other than being a little pricey I think it was money well spent!!This day and time you get what you pay for:thumbsup:

 

[jimbo64]

hf comes in two widths, mine took the 27-1/2---be sure you get the right one if you go this route- i really like mine'

 

[Barnone]

hf comes in two widths, mine took the 27-1/2---be sure you get the right one if you go this route- i really like mine'

I like my HF QH too. Looks like they are discontinuing it. Only have the 27.5"
model.
3-Point Quick Hitch for Tractors - 27-1/2" Clearance
20% off coupon in the back of the latest issue of Cycle World.
There is one at the Fort Myers,FL HF store.

 

[Ron JD670]

I didnt have to change a thing when I bought my QH from HF. Funny thing is I havent seen coupon for HF QH for a long time now.

Harbor Freight QH
Thanks to a forum member I got a 40% of coupon on a HF QH. When I called HF they said they had them when I arrived they could not find them. On my third visit they found them. When I finally got home I found the bolts that hold and adjust the top hook vertically on the QH ran into the vertical frame on my rake, BS, & blade, preventing the hook from engaging. Some mod or alternative pin arrangement would be required

On two attachments the BS & RC the hook gap was narrow to engage the top link pin. It appears designed to engage a type two hitch pin (1.125"). These fixed top pins were 1.25" on my equipment. One was welded in place the other appeared to fitted into the support struts and held in place with a large .75" bolt.

On the box scraper the hook was an eighth of an inch to wide (or the attachment to narrow) to enter and engage the top pin.

The rotary cutter top engagement point was higher than the others, although this could be modified if I could do fabrication. Or I would need to adjust the Top hook vertically on the QH.

As I believe noted else where on the forum the type one bottom pins need to be shimmed up to type two size (.75" to 1.125") to fit the QH.

Lastly the tow hitch with cross bar I have will not work at all (at least without a lot of welding).

So in the end I had a list of at least 3 mods to the QH and 3 or 4 to the attachments. So I chose to return it as I figured I would not have time to do all the fixes and would end up removing the QH to hook up at least one or two attachments.
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Please don't take this as a gripe or complaint. If I had a heated garage and a little more time I would have enjoyed making the mods and having a QH for the most often used attachments. . I'm mainly kind of documenting my experience I hope

Update I ordered Pat's today after reading this and another forum.
Thank you