EZ Hitch - Adjustable Spreader

[BigSteve63]

OK- So I bought a pair of EZ Hitch from another member who had bought a different tractor. Got a great deal on them and love how simple they are . However, as others have noted, there still needs to be a way to set the distance on the lower arms. Some have used a board, others PVC pipe, and some have purchased the spreader from Carter and Sons. My solution was to make an adjustable spreader that would stay in place. I took a Cat 0 top link and 3/4" threaded rod that I already had, then ordered some additional 3/4" threaded rod and nuts with a left hand thread. I used about 16" of rod on either side and now have about 7" of adjustment out from there. It is set for Cat 1 spacing now, but will adjust out to fit my KK rotary cutter that has a 28 1/2" spacing. I can also loosen the inside nuts and get down to a Cat 0 if I need to.

Also pictured is my attempt at a receiver hitch for the drawbar; scrap angle and a cheap HF receiver tube. Works great to move the trailer around the property. :thumbsup:

 

[JB4310]

Looks like a solution. I prefer the full quick hitch, but if that wouldn't work for your different sized implements, then I guess those EZ hitches are the next best thing.

The receiver hitch looks great, they are very handy, I use mine all the time.

JB.

 

[foggy1111]

Good job....BUT.....the problem is that the adjuster will interfere with the PTO shaft....NO?

 

[BigSteve63]

Have not run into issues with PTO shaft as yet; but have only used with box blade and rotary cutter. Got me wondering now.... I will have to try a couple of other items to see if there are going to be problems.