Grading Blade Scraper compatibility with QH15 Quick Hitch System?

[Pibble]

(Also posted in "Attachments Forum")

I am looking for a 6 ft adj blade scraper (w/ tilt) that would be compatible with my Kubota L3100 with a QH15 quick hitch system. The obvious solution is a (new) Land Pride model RB1672 but I was wondering if there are other brands other than Land pride that will work with the quick hitch.

The issue is the top link. The QH15 - and possibly ALL other brands of quick hitch systems (??) - requires clear vertical access to the top pin from the bottom so the quick hitch will engage as it's raised.

My recently sold, 30 yr-old, Bush Hog brand grading blade did not allow for this clear bottom access to the top link which was not compatible with the QH. I first had an extension fabricated as a work around for the blade, but it changed the angle and was more trouble to use than simply removing the QH and attaching the blade manually.

Some Questions:

1. Is clear vertical access to the top link from the bottom, generally required for ALL quick hitch systems, regardless of brand?

2. If so, can I assume that most modern (new) implements are designed to be compatible with quick hitch systems?

3. Can anyone define "modern" implements - i.e.: how long have quick hitch systems for compact utility tractors been around?

I have owned a tractor for over 30 yrs and recently downsized to my Kubota L3100 HST, with a homemade carry-all and a box scraper that are compatible with the QH15. I really like the QH concept.

I'll probably wind up buying the Land Pride unit, but I was wondering how long I should shop for an alternative.

Thanks for any comments, observations or advice!

 

[Fallon]

The 3pt Quick Hitch is a standard. At least for the respective Cat 1, 2 & 3 sizes. We are really only talking about Cat 1 QHes though. All of them should have the same dimensions & architecture. The difference will be build quality. I've had a half dozen QHes, all cheap ones, Harbor Freight, Speeco & no name. They all sold with the old tractor, went to friends or got welded to SSQA plates. None failed or wore out.

The top hook attachment is usually the problem with older or cheap impliments not adhering to the QH standards. A few impliments dont have proper lift pin spacing.

I bought a new Land Pride back blade rather than modify a cheap old one that was also a bit small. You can reengineer the top pin stuff if you can weld. I redid the top pin of a snowblower that wasnt QH compatible.

 

[daveknowshow]

all quick hitches are no made equally! your best bet is test your quick hitch on the implement you plan to buy even if it claims to be quick hitch ready. ask me how I know this! I just recently bought an awesome scraper blade made by "Dirt Dog" its 6ft and model number 5006. it tilts rotates and offsets! this thing is a BEAST! but it did NOT want to fit my harbor freight china made quick hitch! was that the fault of the dirt dog blade or the quick hitch itself? who knows! my solution was toss the quick hitch up on my milling machine mill a bit off each side, took the angle grinder and cut off the piece that was in the way on the quick hitch and fabricated a new part to fix the issue. problem solved! it now works great! the blade is awesome! a comparable blade like this in a woods brand is about 2500.00 the land pride version was 1600.00 and this dirt dog which is built every bit as strong and durable came in a 1000,00 dollars at my local Kubota dealer. the dirt dog would likely have fit a more expensive quick hitch maybe not sure. I do know one thing modifying my 80.00 harbor freight QH was a lot easier to stomach than if I had to modify a 500.00 landpride QH or something similar in price. with that said I highly recommend the dirt dog 5006!