Quick Hitches Harbor freight 3 point quick hitch

tsterkel · Jul 17, 2008

I have had great luck with this hitch. my info is at
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/124815-my-harbor-freight-quick-release.html

Bought the Harbor Freight Quick 3 point hitch that has been discussed here. I decided to open a new thread, with my experiences. I will add as soon as I can figure out how to add pictures. Bottom line, it fits everything I have, even that 40 year old disc harrow.

specs:
93691-0VGA 3-POINT QUICK HITCH.
* It is the one with the inside clearance of 26-1/2"
* Fits most category 1 tractors
* 4-position draw pin adjustments
* Meets ASAE specifications
* Weight: 60 lbs.
* Includes pins and clips.
* Draw pin adjustments: 18'', 19'', 20'' and 21'',
* Overall dimensions: 30" W x 24" H

first notes.
1. I have found that I needed a different position on the draw pin on every implement. the repeated bolting/unbolting of two bolts, ticked me off. After checking on the prices of pins, I took the two bolts, drilled holes and put pins in them. I now just pull the pins, the bolts, position the draw and put the bolts back in.
2. The 40 year old disc harrow is a "perfect fit." Too perfect. There is only about an 1/8 inch clearance. I am taking out the grinder to make it more like an 1/2 inch, which is more my speed.
3. I did not have to change anything on my tractor. no grinding. Apparently those problems refer to the older versions.

newbomb_turk said:
Looking to get an I-Match for my 2305, and I saw this at $99. Can probably get it at my local Harbor Freight store and save on shipping. Quite a difference in cost than the ($250) I-Match.

Anyone used one? Think it's worth a hoot?

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Texas Dodge · Jul 17, 2008

tsterkel said:
I have had great luck with this hitch. my info is at
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/124815-my-harbor-freight-quick-release.html

Bought the Harbor Freight Quick 3 point hitch that has been discussed here. I decided to open a new thread, with my experiences. I will add as soon as I can figure out how to add pictures. Bottom line, it fits everything I have, even that 40 year old disc harrow.

specs:
93691-0VGA 3-POINT QUICK HITCH.
* It is the one with the inside clearance of 26-1/2"
* Fits most category 1 tractors
* 4-position draw pin adjustments
* Meets ASAE specifications
* Weight: 60 lbs.
* Includes pins and clips.
* Draw pin adjustments: 18'', 19'', 20'' and 21'',
* Overall dimensions: 30" W x 24" H

first notes.
1. I have found that I needed a different position on the draw pin on every implement. the repeated bolting/unbolting of two bolts, ticked me off. After checking on the prices of pins, I took the two bolts, drilled holes and put pins in them. I now just pull the pins, the bolts, position the draw and put the bolts back in.
2. The 40 year old disc harrow is a "perfect fit." Too perfect. There is only about an 1/8 inch clearance. I am taking out the grinder to make it more like an 1/2 inch, which is more my speed.
3. I did not have to change anything on my tractor. no grinding. Apparently those problems refer to the older versions.

You can always get the adapter so you don't have to change the pins all the time.

Mighty Dodge · Jul 17, 2008

That's what I did. Changing the top link position got to be a pain. I'd like to buy another and adapt it to my quick-tach loader. Need to get some mad money fist though.

M.D.

Cyberroc · Jul 17, 2008

Darn this post!!!! Darn the usefulness!!!!

Darn if I didn't run to HF on lunch and stuff one of these into the trunk...

Yeah, they tried to sell me the 93691 (26 1/2" was the only one on the floor) and when I asked for the 97214 (27 1/2") they acted like it did not exist. So I had them search for it on the register and pointed to the screen when I saw it and said 'that's it', it was even in stock.

Yep, even had them load it for playing games, silly sales people...

newbomb_turk · Jul 17, 2008

Cyberroc said:
Darn this post!!!! Darn the usefulness!!!!

Darn if I didn't run to HF on lunch and stuff one of these into the trunk...

I am picking one up after work. The lady had to check three times before she realized that they actually did have the 27 1/2" model. However, HF is back ordered on the adapter (29309). Is there a different manufacturer that makes an adapter that will fit this QH?

Todd

wedge40 · Jul 17, 2008

I remember reading it on TBN, but there are Cat I and Cat II specifications that tells the required dimensions for the lower pins.
I'll see if I can find the thread and the link. Most older implements follow these but with newer stuff it's hit or miss. Oh I think the 27 1/2 is within spec, and the 26 1/2 is too small.

Wedge

tsterkel · Jul 19, 2008

wedge40 said:
I remember reading it on TBN, but there are Cat I and Cat II specifications that tells the required dimensions for the lower pins... Oh I think the 27 1/2 is within spec, and the 26 1/2 is too small.

Wedge

the hitch I bought, noted above with part number! works on all my stuff, see above.

Also,
saw the same hitch, for the same price in ASC catalog. along with all the competitors.
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Ordite · Jul 26, 2008

After reading about HF quick hitch, I decided to purchase one this week. I wasn't greatly impressed with the quality of HF hitch but also looked at Speeco hitch at TSC and it was about the same quality at twice the cost. After installing it on my tractor, I was further disappointed with the loose fitting undersized pins that came with it. I guess with some drilling and standard size pins the connections can be tightened up. I will be surprised if it doesn't need some additional reinforcement as it appears to have some areas of weak design because of the lightweight metal.

Oh well, for the price I can see if makes hookups a lot easier and find out if it is going to be strong enough to handle work with a box blade.

Texas Dodge · Jul 26, 2008

Ordite said:
After reading about HF quick hitch, I decided to purchase one this week. I wasn't greatly impressed with the quality of HF hitch but also looked at Speeco hitch at TSC and it was about the same quality at twice the cost. After installing it on my tractor, I was further disappointed with the loose fitting undersized pins that came with it. I guess with some drilling and standard size pins the connections can be tightened up. I will be surprised if it doesn't need some additional reinforcement as it appears to have some areas of weak design because of the lightweight metal.

Oh well, for the price I can see if makes hookups a lot easier and find out if it is going to be strong enough to handle work with a box blade.

I use my 6ft BB with mine and have no problems what so ever

Winnemuccajohn · Jul 27, 2008

Thanks to the good discussions here I to have purchased the 3-point quick hitch from Harbor Freight. Also got the Cat 1 draw bar and cat 1 top link. $130.97 for all plus a measly $11.99 in shipping. Over thirty miles to nearest HF so I got it delivered for gas money. Just have to put in on the GC2300 w/FEL and MMM.