B2630/3030 Pat's Easy Change

[nspec]

Does anybody out there use the Pat's Easy Change on a B2630 or B3030? I'm talking about the regular version that pins through the eyes in the lift arms, not the new version which is a replacement for the factory lift arm slide-outs. I'm wondering if it fits these arms as they have only a couple of inches from the eyes before you get to the release mechanism for the slide outs - wasn't sure that was enough for the Pat's quick hitch. Also, do they work o.k. with the angle on the ends of these lift arms?

Thanks!

 

[kuboman]

Does anybody out there use the Pat's Easy Change on a B2630 or B3030? I'm talking about the regular version that pins through the eyes in the lift arms, not the new version which is a replacement for the factory lift arm slide-outs. I'm wondering if it fits these arms as they have only a couple of inches from the eyes before you get to the release mechanism for the slide outs - wasn't sure that was enough for the Pat's quick hitch. Also, do they work o.k. with the angle on the ends of these lift arms?

Thanks!

I have the old style and they are now packed away in a box and now I have a real quick hitch. Love it and would not go back to anything else.:thumbsup: JMHO

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have the old style and they are now packed away in a box and now I have a real quick hitch. Love it and would not go back to anything else.:thumbsup: JMHO

Wow! I don't get excited alot about products but with your wonderful description and information concerning "a real quick hitch" I think I have to have one or a set or how ever they come!!! Can you please provide where to get these/this and how much money for it? I was going to say more but no.......
I've had Pat's and also have two different cheap ones but I've never had "a real one" guess I did say more.

 

[brin]

Wow! I don't get excited alot about products but with your wonderful description and information concerning "a real quick hitch" I think I have to have one or a set or how ever they come!!! Can you please provide where to get these/this and how much money for it? I was going to say more but no.......
I've had Pat's and also have two different cheap ones but I've never had "a real one" guess I did say more.

I'm with you John Thomas...I have had Pat's for sometime now ..but if there is a magical new one..heck, I want to know about it... Please enlighten me..

 

[TripleR]

I realize I am in the minority, but I have two sets of PATS and after fooling around with them haven't even bothered to put them on, well I actually put one set on my L5030 and it screwed up the ability to use my hydraulic top-link, so I took them back off. I may or may not put the set on my BX this spring.

I don't change implements often, so it is not a big deal for me.

 

[teg]

You guys are killing me... I just ordered a set today I hope they work for me, if not, I'll be letting everyone know.

 

[TripleR]

You guys are killing me... I just ordered a set today I hope they work for me, if not, I'll be letting everyone know.

PATS is a great company with which to deal and if you don't like them, you can send them back. I am certainly not knocking their product, I just don't have a real need for them; others swear by them and it isn't going to cost you anything to find out.

 

[nspec]

Thanks guys, entertaining but....I was really looking for specif info on the models mentioned. I wasn't trying to start a debate on the merits of Pat's system.

In case anybody is wondering, the kind folks at Pat's were nice enough to inform me that they have a model made to fit the arms of the B-series Kubotas. They moved the mounting holes on their unit back just a bit so it would clear the mechanism that releases the slide out ends on the lift arm and allow more room where the arm is curved.

They say it works great. I'll know in a week!

 

[Ductape]

You all will call me crazy..................... but who needs 'em when you have the factory extendable arms ????

I had an I-Match years ago when I had to fool with turn buckles........ am I missing something? Hooking up implements on my 3030 is a breeze. Maybe I'm just not as old and crotchety as you guys?

 

[blueriver]

Thanks guys, entertaining but....I was really looking for specif info on the models mentioned. I wasn't trying to start a debate on the merits of Pat's system.

In case anybody is wondering, the kind folks at Pat's were nice enough to inform me that they have a model made to fit the arms of the B-series Kubotas. They moved the mounting holes on their unit back just a bit so it would clear the mechanism that releases the slide out ends on the lift arm and allow more room where the arm is curved.

They say it works great. I'll know in a week!

You will really enjoy them!!