Quick Hitches Need a quality quick hitch

[newbury]

Literally just yesterday I bought a pats clone. It did not come with the bar that keeps the arms apart. If I cannot figure a cheap way to do that it is going back. I値l get the hf $99 hitch. Use a 20% coupon and get a free set of screw drivers.

The local hf did not have one in stock yesterday or I would have bought it.

I've used a dowel of appropriate length with 2 heavy duty rubber bands.

 

[Ortimber]

I just got a look at a new Landpride hitch. Close to $500. I like how they have added an additional top-link piece which will allow you to hook up attachments such as brush hogs easier.

 

[goeduck]

I wish I could find an independent review of the different brands. I just can’t justify the price spread for the big name brands. Same amount of metal. The quality of the metal cannot be that far apart $-wise and there are very few moving parts involved.

 

[RoyJackson]

I wish I could find an independent review of the different brands. I just can’t justify the price spread for the big name brands. Same amount of metal. The quality of the metal cannot be that far apart $-wise and there are very few moving parts involved.

Your best bet of independent reviews is right here on this thread...although I reckon every one will be somewhat biased toward the QH they bought.

To me, it's a matter of functionality...and cost. There's little doubt the brands like Woods and Land Pride probably are better made, but not necessarily of better functionality. The iMatch I had was better made (nicer welds, etc.) then the Ari-Supply QH I replaced it with...but the Agri-Supply does the same job just as well.

 

[FTG-05]

I wish I could find an independent review of the different brands. I just can稚 justify the price spread for the big name brands. Same amount of metal. The quality of the metal cannot be that far apart $-wise and there are very few moving parts involved.

I could understand a $50-$75, maybe even $100 difference, but +$200? Uh, no.

I got the Agri-Power one for $99. Works great with my EA 8' grader blade. Haven't tried it with the other 3ph implements yet.

 

[goeduck]

Your best bet of independent reviews is right here on this thread...although I reckon every one will be somewhat biased toward the QH they bought.

Maybe there are more TBN members like yourself that have owned more than one brand, but probably not many. A quick hitch is not a big ticket item which is probably why it is hard to find in depth reviews. I generally do not buy poor quality equipment and I do not want a repeat of the one time that I did and my cheap Chinese 3 point arm broke. On a 21 HP tractor no less.

 

[RoyJackson]

Maybe there are more TBN members like yourself that have owned more than one brand, but probably not many. A quick hitch is not a big ticket item which is probably why it is hard to find in depth reviews. I generally do not buy poor quality equipment and I do not want a repeat of the one time that I did and my cheap Chinese 3 point arm broke. On a 21 HP tractor no less.
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I've used the Agri-Supply QH with a ~800 lb. Caroni flail mower and a Frontier 73" snow blower (also close to 800 lbs.). So far, no problems. Both implements are transported in the raised position which, I assume, would be most stressful on the QH.
The new John Deere QH does, IIRC, have an adjustable upper hook. If mine (which was several years old) had an adjustable hook, I'd have kept it.

 

[WranglerX]

I just got a look at a new Landpride hitch. Close to $500. I like how they have added an additional top-link piece which will allow you to hook up attachments such as brush hogs easier.

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Not sure how adding $19.99 accessory top link justifies about $250 over price....

Dale

 

[Oldoak]

Not sure how adding $19.99 accessory top link justifies about $250 over price....

Dale

Could also have something to do with Kubota pricing now that they own Landpride? :confused3:

 

[Ricn]

Considering the Harbor Freight QH myself having a store 20 minutes away. If using this type or others like it, how much of an issue will I encounter when connecting up implements with PTO shafts? Does cross member on the QH make this a much tougher chore then it is already? I have a Kubota 2501 with new Kubota implements and I ain't getting any younger!

Ricn