Introducing... The Delta Hook Rapid Hitch System

[mikim]

rox --- you need to update your flash player to see the video.... go to adobe.com and follow the bouncing ball.

 

[daBear]

Just called Alexander Mfg and found the units on sale thru the end of October. I got one control plate and three attachment plates for $1,049 + free freight. How about that sports fans. Would have ruined $1,300 otherwise.

Merry Christmas to me, Merry Christmas to me. Boy and I going to get whupped when I get home. But look at what I saved honey!!!

 

[Slade]

Just called Alexander Mfg and found the units on sale thru the end of October. I got one control plate and three attachment plates for $1,049 + free freight. How about that sports fans. Would have ruined $1,300 otherwise.

Merry Christmas to me, Merry Christmas to me. Boy and I going to get whupped when I get home. But look at what I saved honey!!!

Doh! A day late as usual. If this offer is extended I'm in, if not I wait.

 

[daBear]

Slade. Give em a call and see. They seem like they really want a satisfied customer and they just might give the sale price to you. I also mentioned TBN and they said good to hear the message is getting out.

 

[Charlesaf3]

Do you have them yet Da Bear? Really nice product. Spray it with teflon spray first or the new paint sticks a bit.

 

[daBear]

Do you have them yet Da Bear? Really nice product. Spray it with teflon spray first or the new paint sticks a bit.

Not yet. They will probably be her Monday or Tuesday and wouldn't you know it, I am out of town until Friday. I hardly ever am away during the week and this is the one. Oh, well I am off for three days this weekend and I will give it a real workout. I already have the teflon spray waiting, thanks to the post on TB. Can't wait.

I was changing from my box blade to the finish mower yesterday which usually takes about fifteen minute, but softening was just not working right and it took about 30 minutes. Sure was thinking about where is my Delta Hook.

 

[Slade]

Slade. Give em a call and see. They seem like they really want a satisfied customer and they just might give the sale price to you. I also mentioned TBN and they said good to hear the message is getting out.

I called and talked to Dave and he gave me the sale price. I'll be waiting for it with my can of teflon spray in hand.

 

[daBear]

I called and talked to Dave and he gave me the sale price. I'll be waiting for it with my can of teflon spray in hand.

OUTSTANDING. I don't know these folks but from the couple of times I have talked with them on the phone I am impressed. If there product is half as good as their attitude I will be pleased. Mine will be delivered Friday and I can't wait.

Congrats again on getting the sale price. I had a sneaking suspicion they would give it to you.

 

[daBear]

WOW is all I can say. Mine came in this afternoon and in less than one hour I had the control plate and three attachment plates mounted and in full operation. This is absolutely great. I swapped attachments about 6 times each, just because I could.

 

[Slade]

WOW is all I can say. Mine came in this afternoon and in less than one hour I had the control plate and three attachment plates mounted and in full operation. This is absolutely great. I swapped attachments about 6 times each, just because I could.

I finally got back home from a long work stint away and installed mine. WOW is my sentiment too. I changed implements a bunch of times too and it was fun; definitely the best thing I've bought lately.

 

[JerryJHarrison]

I thought I should alsoposta comment on the Delta Hook system. I bought my first one more than 10 years ago, and use them on virtally every implement that I have on 3 different tractors. It has made the use of my Bushhog with three different tractors very easy. I use receivers with a finish mower, a dirt scoop, a rear blade, and a drag. I can change between these implements in just a few moments, and most of them without exiting the tractor.

About 3 years ago, I was skidding a very large (too large) log wth my old Ford 2000 tractor. I had the log attached to the Delta Hook plate instead of to the draw bar (I have learned my lesson) and was moving the log up a hill when the tractor suddenly began to roll backwards. I jumped off of the tractor very quickly, but really before I had the chance to exit, the tractor came to rest, standing on the Delta Hook. All 4 wheels were off of the ground, and the rear ones were still spinning. The entire weight of the tractor was suspended on the Delta Hook plate, connectd to the 3 point hitch. I simply reached up, turned off the tractor, and used a 4 wheeler to pull the front end of the tractor back down to the ground. This is a strong and safe product, and I give the company the highest marks for great customer service.

 

[Builder]

Anyone have pictures?

 

[daBear]

Anyone have pictures?

I will try and take some photos this afternoon when I get home from work showing the system on an L2800 Kubota. I have the receivers on a dirt scoop, a finish mower, and a box blade. Soon I will get another receiver to use on a subsoiler/middle buster combination I have. Before I got this I would find myself putting off little task that required an attachment not hooked up at the time. Nevermore. Just last week I used the box blade to tend a brush pile I was burning, drooped the box near the fire and went about moving dirt with the scoop. When I needed to tend the fire some more just drooped the scoop and got the box, all done in seconds. Best gadget made.

Here are a few shots I took this afternoon. If you would like to see anything else shoot me a PM.

 

[Builder]

Looks great, but doesn't it get expensive to buy receivers for 3-4-5 implements?

 

[daBear]

Looks great, but doesn't it get expensive to buy receivers for 3-4-5 implements?

Well yes. I am not a salesman for Delta nor do I get a discount, I just had to make my mind up about the convenience and I went for it. I have about $18K or so worth of tractor and equipment so what was another $1K for a lifetime of convenience.

The kicker was my dear spouse of 40 years bought a yard full of furniture without me knowing until it was delivered. Well I had been debating between the Delta hitch and TNT for my L2800 and that did it. Got the Delta that day. However, in hindsight I should have gotten both at the same time as I am just now getting TNT and that costs me another shopping trip. Ain't life grand.

Sort of like staying out until midnight or 3AM, the butt chewing is the same so you might as well go for it.

 

[Slade]

. . . Before I got this I would find myself putting off little task that required an attachment not hooked up at the time. Nevermore. Just last week I used the box blade to tend a brush pile I was burning, drooped the box near the fire and went about moving dirt with the scoop. When I needed to tend the fire some more just drooped the scoop and got the box, all done in seconds. Best gadget made. . . .

I've had the same experience; I do lots of things that I would otherwise put off because it's so quick to change implements. The other thing I've noticed is that it doesn't matter if the tractor and implement aren't close to level to one another -- as long as I can back into it I can attach it.

 

[Johndeere3720]

I did my research and discovered that an imatch and autohitch for a MX6 rotary mower cost $700. I just have an imatch and it works great.

 

[GE222]

Looks like a nice system, but I suppose only for CAT-1 implements.

I have always wondered why CAT-1 connections are not the same consistant dimensions like CAT-2, CAT-3N, and CAT-3 are.

This would really solve CAT-1 dimension differences.

 

[Dave@DeltaHook]

GE222,

We actually have a Category 2 size as well. It is based on the 32" wide spacing typical for Cat 2. The Category 1 is, of course, based on the 26" wide spacing.

Both sizes are adjustable as far as width is concerned.

Regards,

David
Alexander Eqipment Co.
DeltaHook Rapid Hitch System

 

[Industrial Toys]

It's too bad you have to consider spending this sort of money to correct the deficiencies of an implement connection system that should have died many decades ago! Of course agreeing on some new standard is never easy.