Bucket Hooks Got new EZ Hooks!

[TrippleT]

Since it has been so hot here I decided to go ahead and get a set of EZ Hooks. I can honestly say that I wish I had gotten them a long time ago.
I took them out of the box and they fit perfectly no problems at all. Hooked on the 72in finish mower and away I went. I decided today to use the brush cutter which was down on the lower back of the yard with weeds grown up all around.
I took the finish mower off and went into the weeds and backed right up to the cutter and it was the easiest hook up I ever have made.
If you want something that works, and is easy to install, with no adjustments at all, the EZ Hooks are THE way to go.
In my case, it was very hot and not only that I was somewhat apprehensive since the weeds were so high. Thought there might be a sneaky snake there, or yellow jackets.
Either one is not a good option in the hot weather we have here at the moment. But with the EZ Hooks it was over so fast I wondered if my mind was playing tricks in the heat.
Actually, it was a very speedy hookup, and they sure worked well. I mowed in weeds and grass that was very high. I am not trying to knock anyone elses product, because I have not had any experience with them. But one thing I know the EZ Hooks are a real nice tool for your tractor. Mr. Carter is very courteous, and seems willing to help in any way he can.
These are the pictures I am posting to show them on the tractor.

 

[texasjohn]

I can see that they are useful in numerous applications.

However, they wouldn't work for me because they sit on top of the regular hitch point, thus making a wider/taller connection point. I have a hay fork where that area is a constrained distance from top to bottom. The lift arm must slide into the right spot,then a pin be inserted from the side. There is a load bearing/supporting member that would get in the way on top and one underneath that prevents lowering the arm.

Pat's system works for all my implements, including the hay fork.

So, I'd just say to check all attachments, current and possible, that you have to assure that it will fit on all of them.

 

[EZ-HITCH]

Tony,

Thanks for the kind words. I am glad to hear that EZ-HITCH has made life easier on you. I can't think of anyone who has purchased a set that did not feel the same way!

One minor correction, the product is called EZ-HITCH not EZ-HOOKS

 

[the6shooter]

how about sending us a link to the website ?

 

[TrippleT]

I am sorry for the missname there EZ Hitch IS the name. I guess I was thinking about the way they attach to the implement. Must have been a Freudian slip there. LOL At any rate they are sure nice! I will just reiterate that I am well pleased. And I am almost certain that because I didn't have them I had a torn rotator cuff about a year ago from trying to wrestle a heavy mower and thread it through the hole on the lift arm even though the tractor has extendable arms. And I had forgotten to point out that there is a nice web site with a video, so that you can see for yourself about the ease of hitching to an implement.

Welcome to CARTER AND SON'S TOOL AND DIE

 

[Crash101]

Jerry
It looks like the picture of TrippleT's "EZ Hooks" are different from the ones pictured in your ads. Those in the ad appear to be milled from a solid block where TrippletTs seem to be made from steel rods welded on a plate.
Did you change the way they are made?

 

[EZ-HITCH]

Jerry
It looks like the picture of TrippleT's "EZ Hooks" are different from the ones pictured in your ads. Those in the ad appear to be milled from a solid block where TrippletTs seem to be made from steel rods welded on a plate.
Did you change the way they are made?

Very observant crash!!

The set that I sent to Tony are different then what we are currently selling. The set I sent Tony are made of round steel that is keyed and welded into a piece of steel that was then welded to the standard bottom. We thought this way would be faster, but it was not. The basic concept is the same in both designs, we just decided to stick with the milled "J-HOOK". I spoke with Tony before shipping them to him and he agreed to accept the other design, we will warranty them both the same. Which by the way is.... if you ever have a problem with them just let me know and we will correct it.

 

[clarityconnect]

Tony,

Thanks for the kind words. I am glad to hear that EZ-HITCH has made life easier on you. I can't think of anyone who has purchased a set that did not feel the same way!

One minor correction, the product is called EZ-HITCH not EZ-HOOKS

I also have just purchased a set of Carter's hitches and am well pleased. They sure have speeded up the attachment procedure and improved my vocabulary considerably. They are well made and should last several lifetimes, and I might add, that support and communication from Mr. Carter has been superb. The EZ-hitches will definitely make life easier for anyone using them.

Ed

 

[Bedlam]

Is it just the 'opening' on the tubing that keeps them from rotating on the main pin?

 

[TrippleT]

Yes, the tube is a snug fit on mine but fits perfect. So there isn't much rocking at all. I think that would keep from deformity as well. I really like these EZ Hitches.

 

[Bedlam]

Looks like a good 'home project' if you could . But for me it would be more cost and effort effective to purchase . Buy the time you figure in the materials and the labor. Its well worht the purchase price.One savings would to possibly make the spreader bar yourself. But the amount of work that would go into the building of the main unit, would be too much expecially if you dont have the good equipment.
Glad you like it.I like that it doest extend the links out. and caries the weight over the arm.
The only effect this arrangment has is it changes the height of the link to the top , This reduces the top link adjustment.
Allan

 

[TrippleT]

I agree Bedlam, I started to have such a project but the heat was getting to me. Mr. Carter, has already done the math, so to speak, so I got his product. And by the time it was over I am SURE glad I did!
You are right about the connections and the fact that your PTO shaft doesn't have to be extended further, which is a plus in my books. Viz I can't afford to buy a new PTO shaft. They are a good product.

 

[beersngars]

Looks like a good 'home project' if you could . But for me it would be more cost and effort effective to purchase . Buy the time you figure in the materials and the labor. Its well worht the purchase price.One savings would to possibly make the spreader bar yourself. But the amount of work that would go into the building of the main unit, would be too much expecially if you dont have the good equipment.
Glad you like it.I like that it doest extend the links out. and caries the weight over the arm.
The only effect this arrangment has is it changes the height of the link to the top , This reduces the top link adjustment.
Allan

I also noticed the fact that the weight is over the lower arms and not rearward. That makes it nice to know my driveshafts will work the same as before. I think I'll give tham a call as soon as I get my QuickHitch back to Harbor Frieght. Very tired of messing with that thing and adapting everything to get it to work. They said "if you don't like it, bring it back."

Two questions: first, does anyone have first hand knowledge if the lower arms on a 2007 Kubota L3400 will fit the sranard demensions of the EZ and second, whats the feeling on buying the spraeder bar?

 

[Bedlam]

yea beer I will definetly have to defend HF returns policy
I returned mine no trouble got the return prepaid label online
I have no complainst at all about the returns with HF.

 

[emmy71]

I also noticed the fact that the weight is over the lower arms and not rearward. That makes it nice to know my driveshafts will work the same as before. I think I'll give tham a call as soon as I get my QuickHitch back to Harbor Frieght. Very tired of messing with that thing and adapting everything to get it to work. They said "if you don't like it, bring it back."

Two questions: first, does anyone have first hand knowledge if the lower arms on a 2007 Kubota L3400 will fit the sranard demensions of the EZ and second, whats the feeling on buying the spraeder bar?

I can't comment on the fit because I have Pat's, but here are the dimensions from Carter's website:

Will EZ-HITCH fit my tractor???

I did not get the spreader bar with my hitch so I made one. However, I have not had to use it yet. When I back up to an implement I can usually move the lift arms to the right distance apart and they will stay there long enough to hook up. If you think you need the spreader bar, go ahead and buy it. It is not cost effective to make a similar one.

Terry

 

[EZ-HITCH]

Two questions: first, does anyone have first hand knowledge if the lower arms on a 2007 Kubota L3400 will fit the sranard demensions of the EZ and second, whats the feeling on buying the spraeder bar?[/QUOTE]


This design was originally set up for my Kubota, so they fit great on the Kubota lift arms. As for the spreader bar, mine is basically a turnbuckle that fits between the two hitches. Left hand thread on one side and right hand thread on the other.

 

[billbill1]

I bought the spreader bar with mine and I have forgot to remove it (twice) when using a pto tool and it will bend the crap out of it. It works great if it is set correctly for the impliment but otherwise you have to adjust it. Once the impliment is on the tractor, it is useless, I operate without mine.

 

[bigdad]

I used a 3/8 inch turnbuckle too. Bought a piece of 3/8" threaded stock for the RH side. No matter which you use, Pat's or Home made..... it's pretty handy.

 

[Bedlam]

Emmy great job I looked at the pic, and had to go back an be sure , as I thought you said you made. it it looked like a factory production. hmm or even better.
If you watch the video.
youll see that they use a bungy cord to hold the arms together, and then use the tractor stabilizer arms adjustments to adjust for the width. But even without the bar, im sure its easier either way.
Al

 

[EZ-HITCH]

If you watch the video.
youll see that they use a bungy cord to hold the arms together, and then use the tractor stabilizer arms adjustments to adjust for the width. But even without the bar, im sure its easier either way.
Al

Bed,

You are correct, when I made the video I only had the bungy cord on the tractor. As long as you back up square to your implement you don't really need the spreader bar. Where the spreader bar reallly comes in handy is if you DON'T back up square to the implement; the spreader bar will allow you to bump the implement and square it up. If you only have the bungy cord you can't move the implement. What happens is the hitches just slide off the end of the draw pins. That is why I made my hitches with the wide opening, it also helps to guide them into place if you are not perfectly square. It gives you about 1/2" or so, which does not sound like much but it does help.