Pat's Easy Change Pat's Easy Change System - Order Online!

[The It]

Just loaded this heavy beast onto a refer headed to the east coast with my cabbed 7040. Easy peasy, thanks Pat!

 

[Ron JD670]

This is the beauty of the Pat's system. If you can get the Pat's hooks lined up under the two implement's lift pins then raising the tractor's lift arms will engage one hook and then the other - sort of self-leveling. The top link is easy after that.

It does take a bit of practice and the hooks have to be at the right width to make everything go smoothly.

You can make spacers for each piece of similar equipment out of re-bar - just bend the tips about 2" from the end. Or, if you weld, just weld a 2" piece on each end at the right spot. Slip them in the spacer holes on the Pat's before climbing on the tractor and you are good to go.

My storage area is gravel and not level also. Pat's EC makes it a breeze to hook up.

gwdixon
Thank you for the feed back. I'm supposed to receive them Monday. I've been trying conceive of some spacer contraption your idea seems easier than some of the others.
Thanks again.
RoN

 

[bcp]

If you made a flexible spacer to fit your widest implement, you could lift it in the center, from the seat, for narrower implements.

Bruce

 

[MuleMn]

I have tried all kinds of quick hitches. For the 60 and under hp tractors, Pat's is ec is best. Reason being the allied manufacturers do not use standardized coupling. Although they are improving. They really shine hooking up disc mowers. I even got rid of the caddy hitch. I have them on tractors from a NH TV6070155 hp cat 3 to a Kubota 25 hp. We use JD Quick hitches on our larger rigs.

 

[OrangeRidge]

My Pat's and the spreader shipped over 2 weeks ago , but only the
speader got here . USPS tracking stops at Chicago Int for the hitch-box.
Vicky and I are hoping it's just gone to another country ( had a
shipment from SF go to Montreal before returning to UShub to start its journey
to Australia ; that took 4 weeks in all ) and will show in the next week
or so . Stuff like this doesn't get stolen ; that's for valuables and Apple
Corp stuff etc. I have to say that in 25 years of having stuff sent
here and sending overseas , I've never lost anything . Even post cards
turn up eventually , although 9 weeks is the maximum that one of those
took. Where on Earth does some of this stuff sit for all this time?

I need my Pat's ECS :mur:

 

[Rackluster]

I put my easy change system on my tractor this weekend. I've never put an attachment on a tractor that fast in my life. Such a simple design that works great!

Thanks!!

 

[OrangeRidge]

USPS tracking/sign-for have lost my hitches ! Vicky's sending another
set tomorrow :thumbsup:

 

[OrangeRidge]

Update : first hitch set went by sea , thanks USPS --- 7 weeks !

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Put my new PECS on last week. Not much trouble getting it on and leveled. I have only hooked up one implement (6" disk), and it sure is easier. So far no complaints. Probably should have bought the Pat's system years ago. Chalk that mistake up to my frugal tendencies. If you're on the fence and have the money, go ahead and do it. What's a couple hundred bucks in the giant scheme of things.

 

[Mitigator33]

As an update. Been using it for a year on my 55 HP tractor and it is working great and I have put it through the ringer. From disc plows, disc harrows, box blade, rake, spreader, and cultipacker I have had no problems and it has worked like a charm. Just make sure to get plenty of pins for all implements.

 

[JMA375HH]

Just received my easy hitch from Pats and all I can say is Wow!!!! Supper fast shipping and the quality is superb. The best 200.00 dollars I have spent in a very long time. I work with some of the best welders in Alaska and the welds on Pats easy hitch are amazing. Thank you again for such a wonderful American Product. My back thanks you too. Cant wait to install tomorrow.

John Anderson

Soldotna Alaska.

 

[radair]

I see that they are making them to fit JD and Kubota that have the slide extentions now on the lower arms. Will it fit a Kubota M9540 (cat. 2)? They appear to made very well, I assume the easy change system will handle large bushhogs, boxblades, grader blades, disc, etc?

I have the sliding extensions on my B3000. I thought I read on here that you can remove the slides and install Pat's EC in their place, but despite searching can't find any info on this. My concern is I don't want a couple implements further away from the tractor as my PTO shafts are close to maximum extension. Any knowledge on this?

 

[clee4020]

I have the sliding extensions on my B3000. I thought I read on here that you can remove the slides and install Pat's EC in their place, but despite searching can't find any info on this. My concern is I don't want a couple implements further away from the tractor as my PTO shafts are close to maximum extension. Any knowledge on this?

You are correct, you remonve your original slides and install PECS. They won't stick out any further than your orginal ones. Call or email them and they'll work with you, even if they have to make a set for you.

 

[smp999]

I just got the Cat 1 system. Now I need a new top-link bar as my current one is now too short. I think I still need to square up the hitches, it was a little finicky. But general installation was easy and I was able to hook into my blade fairly easily.

I ordered from AgriSupply. It included the stabilizer adjust bar and 6 of the special flat washers which was a bonus I was not expecting.

So I think it will work fine, just need to get the longer top link.

 

[Muhammad]

I just got the Cat 1 system. Now I need a new top-link bar as my current one is now too short. I think I still need to square up the hitches, it was a little finicky. But general installation was easy and I was able to hook into my blade fairly easily.

I ordered from AgriSupply. It included the stabilizer adjust bar and 6 of the special flat washers which was a bonus I was not expecting.

So I think it will work fine, just need to get the longer top link.

Just curious---why didn't you order from TBN? The model AgriSupply sells is called "Pat's Quick Hitch" and is different from the model we sell.

 

[Martian]

Just curious---why didn't you order from TBN? The model AgriSupply sells is called "Pat's Quick Hitch" and is different from the model we sell.

I've been LOOKING, and until recently didn't know you sold them. The link on your first page wasn't working a while back (didn't try it). But I think your 'store' is not well known. I think its a great idea though, would like to see some more products in there as well.:thumbsup:

 

[Muhammad]

I've been LOOKING, and until recently didn't know you sold them. The link on your first page wasn't working a while back (didn't try it). But I think your 'store' is not well known. I think its a great idea though, would like to see some more products in there as well.:thumbsup:

Yeah, we never really promoted it and very few people visit. But we're adding more products... this week we're adding the Ratchet Rake Rip and Dig, next week we're hoping to add a new clamp-on tooth bar, and more to come in time.

 

[Martian]

Yeah, we never really promoted it and very few people visit. But we're adding more products... this week we're adding the Ratchet Rake Rip and Dig, next week we're hoping to add a new clamp-on tooth bar, and more to come in time.

Good to hear, and I will be checking it out! If/when I decide to get a Pat's EC, it will be from you:thumbsup:

 

[smp999]

Just curious---why didn't you order from TBN? The model AgriSupply sells is called "Pat's Quick Hitch" and is different from the model we sell.

What was delivered to me was exactly what what is pictured in your store, except it is black. The AgrSupply picture is not what was delivered, the release handle eye-hook is what was delivered, so I would say that it is the same thing.

$24 cheaper ($156 vs $180), includes adjustment bar (another $20), 3PH washers (another $5-6) and cheaper shipping. Arrived in 2 days.

 

[Muhammad]

What was delivered to me was exactly what what is pictured in your store, except it is black. The AgrSupply picture is not what was delivered, the release handle eye-hook is what was delivered, so I would say that it is the same thing.

$24 cheaper ($156 vs $180), includes adjustment bar (another $20), 3PH washers (another $5-6) and cheaper shipping. Arrived in 2 days.

According to the manufacturer, they are not the same. If they were the same, we would be able to sell them at the same price AgriSupply sells them for. But I was told that they are an "economy" model not made the same. I don't know the exact differences but I'm going to ask.