I have a Lee Boss category 3N quick hitch. I believe Lee makes the best strongest quick hitches out there. They are over 1k new. I didn’t pay near that for mine I got it at an auction nearly ten years ago. Anyway I changed tractors and am going to all cat 2. Looking at the specs the lower hooks are identical on a cat 3N and a cat two the only difference is the top hook is 4” higher on a 3N than on a two. Any reason not to cut off the top hook and reweld it on 4” lower?
Modifying a quick hitch
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If your welds are as good as factory shouldn’t be a problem!!
ptsg
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Assuming that factory welds are actually good...
Citydude
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I'm surprised that the top hook isn't adjustable on that. Anyway, there shouldn't be an issue with lowering it 4".
WranglerX
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Why would you buy a QH whose top hook is not adjustable..... Since implement manufacturers can not seem to get standard right, seems a little counterproductive....
Dale
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If any of my implements are not to standard I modify them so they are. Having to adjust the quick hitch defeats the purpose.
WranglerX
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I have advocated that many times in many forums, but adjustability of top hook seem to be "standard" on most all QH's... The height/style of hook just seems to be something manufacturers can not agree on even that it is a standard...
Dale
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I did the same. But his point is still valid: I moved my top hook height to one implements height (EA 8' grader blade) and then made the other implements to fit that height (which is usually the easiest to mod). If I had a non-adj top hook, then I might have had to modify the EA grader blade as well.
I bolted my top hook and have never needed to change it since then.
A QH is a "pay me now" or "pay me later" kind of deal. Fool with it once (mod the implements) or be condemned to fooling with it each and every time I want to change an implement forevermore. I'm dang glad I chose the former.
Macinnis
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Cat 2 quick hitches do not have an adjustable top hooks....at least none of the five I looked at, none of them were adjustable.
BackRoad
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So how are y'all modifying the implements to fit your QH?
Most of my implements I can back up and latch with the lower links, but the top link always seems to require pulling the top pin, extending the top link and replacing the top pin.
Only 2, maybe 3 implements can I can back up and hook up without some manual convincing.
Most of my implements I can back up and latch with the lower links, but the top link always seems to require pulling the top pin, extending the top link and replacing the top pin.
Only 2, maybe 3 implements can I can back up and hook up without some manual convincing.
Sometimes you can drill new holes. I have a magnetic drill which makes it easy. Other times you may need to cut and reweld the mounting tabs. It is a pain but you do it once and then have a lifetime of easy connections. I guess part of my strong opinion on this is coming from larger tractors. Everything on them is quick hitch. You aren’t wrestling around 5,000 lb implements. The concept of quick hitches not fitting is something I first encountered on smaller tractors.
WranglerX
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You are right...... The specification give a standard height for hook in all Cat XX hitches...... But implement manufacturers don't seem to understand that..
You are right...... The specification give a standard height for hook in all Cat XX hitches...... But implement manufacturers don't seem to understand that..
i7win7
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Ideas to make implements QH compatible
Get the most benefit from your quick hitch. Buying new get QH compatible. Here is a photo of an implement whose manufacturer has their act together. Note how it's designed for cat 1 & 2. Also the lift arm spacing can be adjusted. Some "QH compatible" only need minor modification. This TSC...
www.orangetractortalks.com
ArthurHA
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Not all equipment works with quick hitches, I use a shot piece chain at the top connection, easy to hook and un hook
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I would look at an automotive type spring hanger shackle to extend the implement reach. drill a hole in the shackle and implement to keep it upright.
i7win7
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Weld or bolt some heavy steel to implement to lower the top connection point
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