Pat's Quick Hitch

[beowulf]

Make sure you do not over-extend the pto,, if you install such an attachment,,
I have seen several pto shafts destroyed, because the length was not checked.

If the shaft is too short, you can add a pto extender to the pto shaft. I think they come in different lengths. I agree it is critical to make sure the pto shaft is not over extended. In addition to destroying the shaft, it could be dangerous.

 

[Oldtractorfixer]

Couldn't use on 80hp tractor without replacing PTO shafts for all equipment. Extension shafts would just twist and fail.

 

[rbtjr]

We have Pat's system on a L3800. We like it a lot. We previously used the Delta Hook system, which was expensive because we bought female units for most of our attachments. We prefer Pat's system. However, we did have to buy a longer top link because of Pat's system extending the end of the lift arms about 5".

 

[farmeratheart]

I've had Pat's system on my JD2520 for a couple of years now. As others have said, wouldn't be without it.

Frank

 

[Sheldon Hamblin]

Had a JD850 for 27 years. Use a grader blade for snow, rake the rest of the year for the drive, garden etc. bought a new Kioti ck2610hst, found that when I parked it in the barn I had to drive it in to hug the wall of the alley, in order to get to the dipstick (located on the opposite side from the 850). Due to that I don't leave the blade or rake on it when parked in the barn, which necessitated removing it every time I was done for the day. I found the Pat's quick hitch to be a definite advantage in my case. Just follow the instructions to the letter and check all the bolts every time you use it, they can loosen up. Can't speak to using it with a pto powered piece of equipment.

 

[beowulf]

Extension shafts would just twist and fail.

I have never used one of these - good to know they are not reliable.

 

[RickB]

I have never used one of these - good to know they are not reliable.

PTO extensions are a BandAid solution. Just enough folks make them work to keep the manufacturers in the game.