2024 Yanmar YT359c w/ Euro Link Hook Ends

[bctxprop]

I took recommendations from y'all and had FitRite help me out. Awesome job and these are much better than the Pat's IMO...

 

[LouNY]

I find them much nicer then a quick hitch, enjoy them.

 

[Cycledude]

Also got mine done by FitRite he does excellent work, euro hooks make hooking and unhooking equipment a lot easier.

 

[ptsg]

Great choice! These work awesome and are very very reliable.

 

[Tony H]

Ok..a little help please. My son uses his 3pt hitch much much more than me. What is the purpose of these? I see how the open 'hook' is better then messing with aligning and sliding on the standard arms but why is the Euro different then Quick hitch? And would I need to put these flared ends on all attachments to prevent sliding off of the arms?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Ok..a little help please. My son uses his 3pt hitch much much more than me. What is the purpose of these? I see how the open 'hook' is better then messing with aligning and sliding on the standard arms but why is the Euro different then Quick hitch? And would I need to put these flared ends on all attachments to prevent sliding off of the arms?

A full 3pt quick hitch requires the same exact mounting position on every implement that you have. The Euro hooks can accomodate different hitch widths on the implement. It is very common for older implements to not have the std cat 1 or cat 2 widths for the connection points. But the correct width is sometimes found even with today's implements.

The flared connection balls simply make it easier to connect, that are not required at all for keeping the Euro hooks connected to the implement balls. When the hook is latched onto the implement ball, it will not fall off.

Last thing, not having the cross bar of the full 3pt quick hitch in the way, it is typically easier to connect PTO shafts.

 

[Tony H]

A full 3pt quick hitch requires the same exact mounting position on every implement that you have. The Euro hooks can accomodate different hitch widths on the implement. It is very common for older implements to not have the std cat 1 or cat 2 widths for the connection points. But the correct width is sometimes found even with today's implements.

The flared connection balls simply make it easier to connect, that are not required at all for keeping the Euro hooks connected to the implement balls. When the hook is latched onto the implement ball, it will not fall off.

Last thing, not having the cross bar of the full 3pt quick hitch in the way, it is typically easier to connect PTO shafts.

I'm understanding. Yes, the quick hitch is a 'framed' assembly
I didnt think of that. These euros secure to the ends ofbthe standard arms so they are capable of and different width attachment.
Does every attachment need receiving ends (balls?) for the euro Arms? I looked up euro connector but only see the end that attaches to the arms. Nothing about add-ons to each attachment.
Thanks

Edited..no need to respond. This video answered it all.

 

[LouNY]

I'm understanding. Yes, the quick hitch is a 'framed' assembly
I didnt think of that. These euros secure to the ends ofbthe standard arms so they are capable of and different width attachment.
Does every attachment need receiving ends (balls?) for the euro Arms? I looked up euro connector but only see the end that attaches to the arms. Nothing about add-ons to each attachment.
Thanks

Edited..no need to respond. This video answered it all.

The video you linked to are for the Pat's hooks they are quite different then the Euro hooks.
The Pat's hooks secure to the ends of your existing 3 pt lower arms.

The Euro hooks replace the eye of the lift arm with a hook I believe that at one time Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com offered them.
Otherwise Agristore offers them, you cut the ball ends off and weld the Euro hooks on.

These are on my Branson 8050 and I also have a top link with the hook, I usually back in lift the arms to engage the implement, lower the top link with the attached rope and lift the implement. Then get out to connect hydraulics, the pto and raise the implement stand.

As far as the balls you can buy a few to install and keep a spare pair around, most of my implements have the balls set on the pins so I don't need to mess around with them.

 

[Tony H]

The video you linked to are for the Pat's hooks they are quite different then the Euro hooks.
The Pat's hooks secure to the ends of your existing 3 pt lower arms.

The Euro hooks replace the eye of the lift arm with a hook I believe that at one time Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com offered them.
Otherwise Agristore offers them, you cut the ball ends off and weld the Euro hooks on.
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These are on my Branson 8050 and I also have a top link with the hook, I usually back in lift the arms to engage the implement, lower the top link with the attached rope and lift the implement. Then get out to connect hydraulics, the pto and raise the implement stand.
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As far as the balls you can buy a few to install and keep a spare pair around, most of my implements have the balls set on the pins so I don't need to mess around with them.
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No, did i send the wrong one? I saw one that explains why the guy didnt use the Pats. He described all the pros and cons. He did a great job. I watched a few, I might have posted the wrong one. Sorry

 

[JeepHead]

I see nothing different on how the Euro mounts work than how the Pat's QH works. They even look the same. And you have to cut off part of the OE equipment and weld new pieces on. I absolutely love my Pat's hitch and see absolutely no advantage here.... What am I missing?

 

[jyoutz]

I see nothing different on how the Euro mounts work than how the Pat's QH works. They even look the same. And you have to cut off part of the OE equipment and weld new pieces on. I absolutely love my Pat's hitch and see absolutely no advantage here.... What am I missing?

I had Pat’s on my last tractor and enjoyed having them. I have no quick hitch on my current tractor because the telescoping lift arms make it easy to attach implements. The only difference I see with the Eurohooks that make them better is the balls that swivel a little better than the Pat’s system. The hook part appears to be the same.

 

[Tony H]

I see nothing different on how the Euro mounts work than how the Pat's QH works. They even look the same. And you have to cut off part of the OE equipment and weld new pieces on. I absolutely love my Pat's hitch and see absolutely no advantage here.... What am I missing?

Looking at the video i watched, they appear the same. The issue was that it was very hard to keep the Pats from rotating since they are bolted on. Also, the Pats added more length to the arms. Probably never sn issue, but its a point.

 

[JeepHead]

Looking at the video i watched, they appear the same. The issue was that it was very hard to keep the Pats from rotating since they are bolted on. Also, the Pats added more length to the arms. Probably never sn issue, but its a point.

The Pat's has a pin that goes through the middle of them and then 4 bolts on each side. I have had mine installed since I bought the tractor new 15 months ago and they have never rotated once. And since I have had it from the beginning, the length didn't change anything for me. I changed over to a hydraulic top link shortly after purchasing the tractor as well. For someone who already has a ton of implements and THEN changes to a Pat's, it may require some extra work since it pushes everything out 4".

 

[jyoutz]

Looking at the video i watched, they appear the same. The issue was that it was very hard to keep the Pats from rotating since they are bolted on. Also, the Pats added more length to the arms. Probably never sn issue, but its a point.

Yeah, when I installed Pat’s I had to get a longer top link. I never had them rotate and I used them for about 15 years. IDK how they could rotate because they have (had) a u bolt that goes over the lift arm to hold it from moving.

 

[TMGT]

I liked mine, unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy them long before my box blade broke them.

 

[jyoutz]

I liked mine, unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy them long before my box blade broke them.View attachment 2167190View attachment 2167191

As my idea why this happened?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I liked mine, unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy them long before my box blade broke them.View attachment 2167190View attachment 2167191

Please elaborate on how these got broken.

 

[ptsg]

I liked mine, unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy them long before my box blade broke them.View attachment 2167190View attachment 2167191

First time I ever seen these fail. Like the other members, I'm very interested to know how this happened.

The hardest time mine have is when I'm using my subsoiler. I had it buried all the way on the ground, while the subsoiler pulls the tractor down which provides even more traction and haven't had any issues with the hooks.

 

[LouNY]

I liked mine, unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy them long before my box blade broke them.View attachment 2167190View attachment 2167191

That is amazing I have spun out a 10,000# 85hp tractor in 4wd on my back blade and never done anything close to that.

 

[LouNY]

I see nothing different on how the Euro mounts work than how the Pat's QH works. They even look the same. And you have to cut off part of the OE equipment and weld new pieces on. I absolutely love my Pat's hitch and see absolutely no advantage here.... What am I missing?

I had Pat’s on my last tractor and enjoyed having them. I have no quick hitch on my current tractor because the telescoping lift arms make it easy to attach implements. The only difference I see with the Eurohooks that make them better is the balls that swivel a little better than the Pat’s system. The hook part appears to be the same.

Looking at the video i watched, they appear the same. The issue was that it was very hard to keep the Pats from rotating since they are bolted on. Also, the Pats added more length to the arms. Probably never sn issue, but its a point.

The Pat's just saddle in with the implement pins in the groove they may or may not be square in there.

The Euro hooks are designed to have the correct sized ball on the implement lower lift arm pin, that allows for squaring up with the lift arms and the implement pins and pull points.