B2630/3030 Pat's Easy Change

nspec · Dec 14, 2010

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 · Dec 14, 2010

nspec said:
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 · Dec 14, 2010

kuboman said:
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 · Dec 14, 2010

JOHNTHOMAS said:
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 · Dec 14, 2010

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 · Dec 14, 2010

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 · Dec 14, 2010

teg said:
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 · Dec 14, 2010

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 · Dec 14, 2010

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 · Dec 14, 2010

nspec said:
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!!

TripleR · Dec 14, 2010

Ductape said:
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?

That was pretty much my experience.

I can pretty much guarantee, you are not as old and crotchety as me.:laughing:

kuboman · Dec 14, 2010

JOHNTHOMAS said:
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.

Hmmm I assumed that quick hitch was a somewhat old term for a three point hitch setup. Landpride and various others sell them. Go to Landpride.com and look under hitches.
They have been around for about 30 years.:confused2:

montelatici · Dec 14, 2010

3-Point Quick Hitch - 27-1/2" Clearance

Harbor Freight sells "real" CAT I quick hitches pretty cheap. $89.

teg · Dec 14, 2010

montelatici said:
3-Point Quick Hitch - 27-1/2" Clearance

Harbor Freight sells "real" CAT I quick hitches pretty cheap. $89.

I'll sell you one cheaper than that...

montelatici · Dec 14, 2010

teg said:
I'll sell you one cheaper than that...

I wouldn't buy one. Those quick hitches won't fit the many different widths that my implements have. Pat's individual attachments with a lift arm stabilizer to set the width are a better option, if a little more work. But that's only my opinion.

nspec · Dec 15, 2010

Those quick hitches won't fit the many different widths that my implements have.

Bingo.

DelSc · Dec 15, 2010

I think the Pats Quick Hitch you are talking about wont fit on the B3030 lift arms with the extendable ends. At least thats what I concluded last time I looked at it. I didn't know they made a new one that can accommodate the extendable arm.

nspec · Dec 20, 2010

For anybody still wondering, the Pat's hitch will indeed fit the b2630/b3030. It works extremely well. Add me to the list of satisfied customers.

rglaser · Dec 21, 2010

I am curious why you were not interested in the new one that replaces the ends of the lower links entirely? That seems like a more refined setup to me.

Thanks for sharing,

Rob

nspec · Dec 21, 2010

I think you're right. I think it is more refined. To be honest, I just didn't like how it looked in the pictures. The latch mechanism on the slide in style sits up really high and it just looks sort of goofy to me. The old style seems beefier looking to me. Plus, the old style has a lot of proven miles under it's belt. I tend to stick with proven technology. I have no doubts about the slide in style, I just thought the old one 'looked better'.