Pat's Quick Hitch

[bdhsfz6]

I've used Pat's on my smaller Kubota tractors and they worked well. I don't use them on my larger MX5800 and L6060 though. I have T&T kits on both tractors and the Pat's extends the lift arms around 4". This reduces the lift range of the top link cylinder. Not worth buying a longer hyd. top link just to use the Pat's.

Also, I have to get off the tractor anyway to hook up the top link. It isn't that much extra effort to hook up the lift arms, especially with the telescoping arm feature on both tractors.

 

[scootr]

Pats are a 'bolt on' quick fix. I use them and my friend uses them. I have a lot of attachments with varying pin widths. The Pats fits them all. I did make a 4" extension for the top link. It is simply 2 heavy plates that pins onto the tractor. I extended the PTO with a quick coupler. And everything can be removed in minutes if I wanted. Also a quick hitch limits PTO connection access, which is hard enough already

 

[5030]

Depends. It adds 4" of length to your shaft so do you have 4" of shaft to spare before running into issues?

You can always add a PTO shaft extender if your shaft is too short, something I do on my Cat 2 units. Pats hitch don't work with my units anyway but I need the PTO extender because of various shaft lengths. I either use a shaft extender or an over running coupler, depending on what I have on the back.

 

[jyoutz]

I've used Pat's on my smaller Kubota tractors and they worked well. I don't use them on my larger MX5800 and L6060 though. I have T&T kits on both tractors and the Pat's extends the lift arms around 4". This reduces the lift range of the top link cylinder. Not worth buying a longer hyd. top link just to use the Pat's.

Also, I have to get off the tractor anyway to hook up the top link. It isn't that much extra effort to hook up the lift arms, especially with the telescoping arm feature on both tractors.

I agree. I do the same. Hydraulic top and tilt links plus the telescoping arms make connecting implements easy.

 

[wsurff]

I've used Pat's on my smaller Kubota tractors and they worked well. I don't use them on my larger MX5800 and L6060 though. I have T&T kits on both tractors and the Pat's extends the lift arms around 4". This reduces the lift range of the top link cylinder. Not worth buying a longer hyd. top link just to use the Pat's.

Also, I have to get off the tractor anyway to hook up the top link. It isn't that much extra effort to hook up the lift arms, especially with the telescoping arm feature on both tractors.

I have pats on my L6060. Like you, I do have T&T as well. You don't have to purchase a longer Hydro top link to use pats. You do have to extend the top link as scootr has done. There are several methods out there that have been discussed on other forums. This was my solution which has held well up over the past few years.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I have pats on my L6060. Like you, I do have T&T as well. You don't have to purchase a longer Hydro top link to use pats. You do have to extend the top link as scootr has done. There are several methods out there that have been discussed on other forums. This was my solution which has held well up over the past few years.

That's a possibility, but for me anyway, it's not that much extra effort to skip the Pat's.

 

[RayIN]

I'm a big fan of this. The Euro Hooks. Honestly, about the only type of quick hitch worth getting. It just works every time. No frames in the way, doesn't extend the arms any further, retains the ball joint that is super important on the 3 pt, lasts pretty much a lifetime.

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Got a link for Euro hooks? When I search for euro hooks I get pegboard hooks. Euro Hooks is a company that makes them.

 

[ptsg]

Got a link for Euro hooks? When I search for euro hooks I get pegboard hooks. Euro Hooks is a company that makes them.

It's technically called lower link hooks but the popular name is Euro hooks.

Here is a US store for those with very very good prices.

Weld-on Ends

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Brian at @MtnViewRanch also sells them and I believe he also welds them on if you need.

 

[RayIN]

Thanks, I'm not interested on weld-on though, websites call them weld-on quick hitch ends.
I might see the day I want to use cat 2 implements and my old cat 1 implements.

 

[Williy]

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willy

 

[Cycledude]

Thanks, I'm not interested on weld-on though, websites call them weld-on quick hitch ends.
I might see the day I want to use cat 2 implements and my old cat 1 implements.

I have the Euro Hooks on my LS XR4155 , the ones I have work great with category 1 or 2 pins.
Bought mine from Brian at MtnViewRanch, it cost plenty but I am very satisfied with the results and would definitely do it again, I highly recommend working with Brian he definitely knows his stuff and does excellent work.

 

[PikaPika]

Quick Hitch can be good if all your tools can match with QH. Do not use other peoples tools.

Pat`s is ok with small tractors.

Here in EU almost all tractors are sold to day with Euro Hooks.
They are good for small tractors and strong for biggest tractors.
I have made it possible to use Euro Hooks
from tractor cabin.
Here is some videos of my works.
My linkage is not for sale to day. Ask your dealer or tractor company.
You can make your own easy if you have Mig-welding machine.
I made flexible QH for all my tools.
Good but expensive and heavy.
Here is my try
At first is my universal QH.
Then is my Euro Hitch Linkage for my Kubota and for a big JD

Good luck for you to get best hitch.

 

[Tomtint]

I have a set on my Kubota L3700SU. I like them, One thing that does happen with implements that sway side to side, Is that the pins that go through the post on the implement tend to bend as the pats part pushes against them. I have had a couple break in the past. Some have posted that their arms tend to move inward and to use a spacer to keep them wide.. I did the opposite. I have my arms adjusted so they can't close more than the width of the hookup width of my equipment.. and I use a bungee to hold them together so they don't open too wide.

 

[lincmercguy]

I guess I’m confused how they don’t fit some implements. Can someone tell me why?

I have a Cat 1 cultipacker that my Cat 2 PQH doesn't fit that well. The pins are too close to the frame, so there isn't quite enough room for the "hook" on the PQH. Slightly annoying because it would be nice to use it with that attachment.

 

[Hayloft]

I've been looking at purchasing one of these Pat's Quick Hitch for my New Holland T1510. How many of you have experience with them? Is there anything I need to know prior to using it? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Pat's Quick Hitch Category 1 gray — PAT'S QUICK HITCH

Includes FREE SHIPPING, Stabilizer bar, and 3 sets of lynch pin washers. Fits Cat 1 Lift Arms and Cat 1 Implements. The hole and Pin size are 7/8". The size of the hole in the ball of the lift arm determines the category of the tractor. Pat's Easy Change Quick Hitch fits All width implements.

www.patsquickhitches.com

 

[Hayloft]

Kinda like some others, I have had the Pat's for years and I like it and use it a lot. You need a spreader bar - which you can make or buy. Remember it adds length to the arms.
And one attachment it isn't best for is a post hole auger, especially if you drill in rocky ground. It's easy for a rock to anchor to your auger and the torque will pull the Pat's loose. Otherwise it's a fine tool.