Pat's Easy Hitch System

[twinjayhawks]

Sorry if this is a dumb question... I would like to order a set of these for my tractor. How do you know if you need a Cat 1, Cat 2 or Cat 3? I would like to use them for my Box Bade, Post Hole Digger and Finish Mower.


Here is a link to the product page

 

[RoyJackson]

It's based upon your tractor's 3PH rating (attachment hole sizes of the upper and lower links).
Is your tractor a Category 1, 2 or 3?

Based upon what I read about your Century 3045, I'd say you need a Category 1 Pat's Easy Change. However, to confirm that, measure the pin diameters (the pins that hook to your lower links) on one of your implements. If they're 7/8 in, you have a Category 1 implement.

Here's some information for you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_hitch

 

[teg]

Based on the size of your holes for 3ph...

Three-point hitch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[twinjayhawks]

Here is a response I received from the company that sells the Hitch System:
Measure the diameter of the hole on your lift arm a 7/8th hole is a cat1. If the hole is 1 1/8th it is a Cat 2.

That makes a lot of sense, I will measure them in the morning.

 

[Muhammad]

For those of you considering buying, you can order it from TBN through this link:

Pat's Easy Change System - TractorByNet.com Store

5% off if it's your first order with coupon code FIRSTORDER. :thumbsup:

 

[twinjayhawks]

I received the hitch system and got them installed yesterday. As the picture shows I tilted them so that they are closer to perpendicular to the implement connection... does this look correct or should they be inline with the lifting bar?

Another issue I see is now the upper top link is 29" when in a neutral position. I want to get a hydraulic top link. I see that they will only go to 28". Any suggestions?

 

[RoyJackson]

I received the hitch system and got them installed yesterday. As the picture shows I tilted them so that they are closer to perpendicular to the implement connection... does this look correct or should they be inline with the lifting bar?

Another issue I see is now the upper top link is 29" when in a neutral position. I want to get a hydraulic top link. I see that they will only go to 28". Any suggestions?

The installation of the PEC looks fine. It's pretty simple and intuitive (after all, I could do it...)

Can't help you with the top link question...sorry.