New to quick hitches

[ptsg]

I'll suggest the Euro lower hooks. Those just work awesome, doesn't extend any further, no frame in the way, no need to modify implements, doesn't put things on a bind like the Pats do. It simply works and works great.

This thread has a lot of good info on these along with sources on where to get them: Upgrade Kioti DK6010SE 3-point Hitch

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[Sandroost]

Lots of good information that I need to digest! Pat’s and Euros i need to look into.
I’m always leery of anything euro, except KTM and Husqvarna

 

[Sandroost]

There has to be at least a dozen brands of CAT 1 quick hitches available..... If a CAT 1 implement does not fit the CAT1 QH its the fault of implement (manufacturer) and not the quick hitch....

Only negative I am aware of it most post hole augers will not work with QH and the QH may make it more awkward to connect up a PTO driven device like a brush hog/rear mower...

As for up/down/side slop its all in how you setup tractor arms to control motion of QH.... Very little room for up/down/side motion in QH to implement connection because of engineering standards in QH....

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Wow. I’m surprised that didn’t get locked down with a patent.
Yes I watched that YouTube vid- nice introduction for a newb.

 

[Sandroost]

Ummm I thought I wanted one. I tried to order one with my tractor and my deal talked me into trying to live without one.
I am so very glad he did. Three point hitches are stupid easy.

Truly they are stupid easy. Guess I’m getting lazy and/or old. LOL

In reality, I don’t switch things up that much- 90% of the time it’ll be a rotary cutter, occasionally an old box blade and rarely a post hole digging- either of which would necessitate the quicks removal. Would mind picking up a weight box, but the cutter suffices for that pretty much though cumbersome.

I might just have case of gadgetitis.

 

[barkerwc4362]

Both of my compacts have been cat1 and neither had extendable arms. Hooking up my John Deere 1166 disk with the quick hitch is easy. I just set the top link at the right height (it's the one from Kenny's) and the right length. Backup, lift, and lock the levers. Without is a real pain! It is a heavy disk. The 5 foot howse was bad enough. Hooking up the 2072 is also much easier with the quick hitch. I only have to get off to hookup the pto. Same with the 54 inch tiller. I don't keep any attachments regularly mounted, but the quick hitch (it's a harbor freight) is always mounted.

Bill

 

[Raul-02]

gadgetitis

I've had that. I don't know if there is a cure.

 

[i7win7]

If buying 2nd hand implements, farm auction stuff, ect. Most implements just need minor mods to make them work with QH. Really helps if you know a welder.

Ideas to make implements QH compatible

Get the most benefit from your quick hitch. Buying new get QH compatible. Here is a photo of an implement whose manufacturer has their act together. Note how it's designed for cat 1 & 2. Also the lift arm spacing can be adjusted. Some "QH compatible" only need minor modification. This TSC...

www.orangetractortalks.com

 

[LouNY]

I'll suggest the Euro lower hooks. Those just work awesome, doesn't extend any further, no frame in the way, no need to modify implements, doesn't put things on a bind like the Pats do. It simply works and works great.

This thread has a lot of good info on these along with sources on where to get them: Upgrade Kioti DK6010SE 3-point Hitch

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I'll second this without a doubt in my mind the nicest 3 point implement connecting there is. I even have a hydraulic top link with the Euro hook.

 

[3gunr]

I have had the regular QH and pats, I would go with pats any day.

 

[rScotty]

Ummm I thought I wanted one. I tried to order one with my tractor and my deal talked me into trying to live without one.
I am so very glad he did. Three point hitches are stupid easy.

And for the same money you can really upgrade the mechanical 3pt hitch by putting on geared cranks for the lifting links & top link, and combine that with telescoping lower arms. For some tractors there are also alternatives to the side sway chains.