3-Point Hitch Harbor Freight 3pt quick hitch & BB2060

[Andy man]

Anyone out there using this set-up?

 

[JiminGa]

no, but I have been eyeballing the quick hitch, it's alot cheaper than the imatch and looks to be a little more versatile.

 

[orlo]

Hi:

I bought 2 of them for $69 each from HF. Then I bought a real I-Match for about 200.

Problems. the adjustable top hook makes it wider. TOO wide to fit into some implements that have a narrow channel for the top link (The hook won't be able to go into the TL area). This is a biggie and without grinding off the brackets (Certainly possible) with the holes and welding the hook back I have implements it doesn't fit. If all of your implements have a large space between the top link bracket you'll probably be fine. I can't remember if it was the BB that it didn't fit but I think it was.

Fit/finish - I had to grind the top link hook to get it to fit the top pin in those implements that it DID fit.

The lower hooks I don't think are big enough for the JD bushings (minor) - You could grind them out.

With a little work you can make it work. It is pretty rugged. I bought one to fabricate a loader mount implement mover (I have the hooks and pins from JD to weld on) - Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

It's sure a steal for the price.

 

[Superduper]

I have had the imatch and BB2060 since day one because that is how I ordered my tractor but I have subsequently visited harbor freight and examined their quick hitch. At first, I was shocked at how much cheaper the HF hitch was compared to what I paid and thinking that I overpaid on the imatch but after looking at the HF product up close and operating the levers, I am of the opinion that there is no comparison with respect to the quality between the two hitches. $200 vs. $69 is certainly not an "equal" comparsion but I like quality in my equipment and if I had to do it again, after viewing and operating both, I am happy that I went with the imatch. I can not comment on how well the HF product actually performs in the real world as I only operated it at the store. However, the levers are much sloppier, and the fit and finish leaves much to be desired.

 

[Chris2520]

I agree with Superduper, I saw that $69.00 at TSC , and it just does not have the build quality the IMatch seems to have. I usualy use JD attachments. and everything fits with ease. if i buy a tool that wont fit. I can easily weld and fab it to fit my IMatch with no problem...

Chris...

 

[ikymojoe]

I have a JD 790 and bought the Harbor Freight Quick Hitch out of economics. I paid $59.00 for mine from a 20% off HF coupon I found on this website. Also to reduce implements hook up time.

Summary:

It suits my purposes. Light bushoging. Quality is good. Will need painting eventually. But, on a farm, this is to be expected. Will need to get an adapter hitch for the top link (extra $8 bucks) from Harbor Freight (usually all quick hitches need this adapter link to work all implements). If it is due to economics why you are considering it, it is a good deal for the money.

Sincerely,

Ikymojoe

 

[JiminGa]

thanks for the heads up guys...I bought a Green tractor because of the quality, I might as well spend the extra $$$ on the imatch too

 

[stuart]

I bought the HF and couldn't be happier. John got nf of my money and there just isn't much difference between the 2 hitches.

 

[kennyd]

thanks for the heads up guys...I bought a Green tractor because of the quality, I might as well spend the extra $$$ on the imatch too

Well said, I couldn't agree more.