Price Check iMatch & Balast Box

[Elklakedoug]

Any input on what you've paid for an iMatch and balast box? I have a new 2320 and need balast for the FEL use...:thumbsup:
THANKS-

 

[beenthere]

No idea (can't remember), but know it was well worth whatever it was.

 

[kennyd]

Priceless:thumbsup:

Seriously though...I think the iMatch is going for close to $300 now and the BB about $200 or so.

 

[RoyJackson]

Priceless:thumbsup:

Seriously though...I think the iMatch is going for close to $300 now and the BB about $200 or so.

You're right on with the prices. Bought a hitch last Spring.
However, in retropect, the Pat's Easy Change works better for less money (had one on my 790...gave it away when I traded the tractor and wish I'd kept it).

 

[dmay]

Any input on what you've paid for an iMatch and balast box? I have a new 2320 and need balast for the FEL use...:thumbsup:
THANKS-

You will also need an iMatch bushing adapter kit. The issue is the iMatch is a one size fits all offering from JD and is sized for CAT-3 implements. The ballast box is CAT-1. The JD kit (BW15056) is somewhat costly for what you get. It also does not include a top link pin which your ballast box may need as well. You can gather your own complete kit for less at various online ag stores.

 

[Gizmo2]

I never had the use for the iMatch and figured it made the BB stick out that much further. But I don't change implements that often, once or twice a year.

 

[kennyd]

You will also need an iMatch bushing adapter kit. The issue is the iMatch is a one size fits all offering from JD and is sized for CAT-3 implements. The ballast box is CAT-1. The JD kit (BW15056) is somewhat costly for what you get. It also does not include a top link pin which your ballast box may need as well. You can gather your own complete kit for less at various online ag stores.

The purchase of the iMatch includes one set of bushings.

 

[dmay]

The purchase of the iMatch includes one set of bushings.

Correct. One set comes with the iMatch. If you have multiple attachments you need additional bushing sets.

 

[ctlguy]

take 2 catI lower bushing and slide them into 2 catII bushings from your local tractor supply store and Bingo new set of bushings, should come in at a whopping $4 or so.

 

[Elklakedoug]

Any input on what you've paid for an iMatch and balast box? I have a new 2320 and need balast for the FEL use...:thumbsup:
THANKS-

OK, so the IMatch stick out. What do you guys recommend for ballast instead? open to ideas...

 

[beenthere]

I recommend the iMatch with the ballast box. That works great for me, and wouldn't want it any other way.
Not sure what "iMatch stick out" means. ?? The iMatch will add about 4-5" to the 3 ph arms.

 

[Gizmo2]

I use the ballast box but not the iMatch. You don't need the iMatch but most people have them.

 

[dmay]

OK, so the IMatch stick out. What do you guys recommend for ballast instead? open to ideas...

I think we all recommend the iMatch + ballast box combination. Kennyd pointed out that the iMatch includes one BW15056 iMatch quick-coupler bushing kit. This needs to be added to the ballast box so it fits securely onto the iMatch.

For your additional attachments (if you have any) you may need to add another bushing kit to the attachment. The JD kit is somewhat pricey. You can get all the pieces elsewhere for less. Here is an example:

Ag Supply

#D-21192 TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 2-3 = $1.86
#D-21190 TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 1-2 = $1.55
#D-10222 QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3 = $11.00

Picture of the John Deere BW15056 kit is below:

 

[kennyd]

I think we all recommend the iMatch + ballast box combination. Kennyd pointed out that the iMatch includes one BW15056 iMatch quick-coupler bushing kit. This needs to be added to the ballast box so it fits securely onto the iMatch.

For your additional attachments (if you have any) you may need to add another bushing kit to the attachment. The JD kit is somewhat pricey. You can get all the pieces elsewhere for less. Here is an example:

Ag Supply

#D-21192 TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 2-3 = $1.86
#D-21190 TOP LINK BUSHING CAT 1-2 = $1.55
#D-10222 QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3 = $11.00

Picture of the John Deere BW15056 kit is below:

Here is another source for the bushings: QUICK HITCH ADAPTER KIT CAT 1-3