Question about Pat's Easy Change system

[radar54]

Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Can anyone tell me how many of the thingies that go on the ends of the lower link pins will be included with the purchase of the system? I seem to have read it somewhere but can't find it now. Like everyone else here I have about six different implements and will need to order extra thingies if there are not enough included.

Thanks in advance. Jeff

 

[KiotiJohn]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

With Pat's system, you only add the two locking mechanisms to the ends of the lift arms. You do not have to add anything to the implements. The lift pins on the implements then just click into the Pat's system. John

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

KiotiJohn, I think he was asking about those bent washer thingies? I think I got 8 of them when I got my Pat's system, but I would just ask for some extras when I ordered, they can't cost much more than a 25-cents a piece?

 

[KiotiJohn]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Oh, okay. I thought maybe he thought he had to add receivers to all the implements. I had not even thought of those bent washers. I don't think I received 8 but I don't remember. I was wondering if there is another source for those, but haven't pursued it yet. Thanks for the correction Bob. John

 

[Inspector507]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

I think I received 6 of them, wish I would have asked for a few more.

 

[radar54]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Yea, those bent washer thingies. I seen the post here before about those. I spent alot of seat time today discing a field for cool season grasses and had plenty of time to think about this quick hitch. Everyone seems to be happy with it and at the very least it helps with the hassle of getting the lower link pins on the 3ph.

The order page on TBN website doesn't give the option of accessories. Did you guys order direct from Pat's?

Thanks for ya'lls help

Jeff

 

[KiotiJohn]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Did you guys order direct from Pat's?)</font>
I ordered mine through TBN, but it can be ordered from Northern Tool and other places. Here's Pat's web address so you can read all about it on his site:
Greenwell Manufacturing
I believe I received 6 of those washers as well. Keep us posted okay? John

 

[Inspector507]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Just give Pat or Jerry a call or e-mail, they may be able to send some extra washers, probably for a nominal fee.

 

[Skitch]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

I checked out the specifications on Pat's site, and my question is, why would you need extra bent washers? Are they not part of the "permanent" installation onto the lift arms? I know there has to be an explanation, but having never used it or seen it in person, I am at a loss.

 

[Inspector507]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

It's a lot easier if you can just leave them on the implement pins. So, of I had a set for every implement, no changing of the washers to the back blade, to the box blade, to the carry-all.......etc.

 

[Skitch]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Ok, one follow up: Are the bent washer thingies you are talking about referring to the washers here : (part #5)

or the one show on the BH here ?

If it is the pins on the BH, then it makes perfect sense to me. If not, then I am afraid that I am still a little lost.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

The washers go on the ends of the pins on whatever implement you want to hook up. The lynch pin goes through a hole in the bent washer and therefore are protected by the washer while they are on the ez hitch. It's like the pic in the second link, on the brush mower. John

 

[Skitch]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

That makes perfect sense to me now. Thanks!

Whew! I was starting to feel a bit on the slow side. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[radar54]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

I have six different implements and as cheap as this item should be it wouldn't make sense to not have a set on each implement. You're trying to make changes more convenient and hassle free.

Which brings me to my next question? How many of you are using the stabilizer bar? And if not, what have you done to hold the lift arms at the proper width while backing up? Someone mentioned that it gets in the way of pto implements, but I don't think that should be a problem until you need to lift it up for attachment, by this point you can remove the stabilizer bar and stow away.

Thanks for being patient with skitch and me.

Jeff

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

I don't use the stabilizer bar, but I do have one (still in the box). I have found that my lower arms are typically stiff enough that if I set them in place I can just back up and they pretty much stay there. My big problem was my Befco RFM, it used an extra wide A frame so the lower arms had to be extended way out, all my other implements are standardized. I traded in the RFM for a MMM and now I might actually pull the stabilizer bar out and lock it into place and just leave it?

 

[KiotiJohn]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Jeff, I have the stabilzer bar, used it once and after I got through working I noticed I had somehow bent it, so I took it off and never bothered with it again. Generally, I only have to use the stabilizer chais to set the arms where I want them and back into the implement with no real problems. I have a landscape rake that's narrower, a boom pole that's a little wider and the rotary mower and boxblade are about the same so I have to change the chains just a little almost every time. Not a big deal. I do this: Back up with the arms down about the right height to go under the lift pins of the implement, get off the tractor and set the chains to the right width and then back up again, left the arms up into the pins and then connect the top link. All much easier than before the Pat's. John

 

[radar54]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

Thanks for your ideas. I think I will try a big rubber band in place of the stabilizer bar. It will hold the lift arms in away from the rear tires as I back up but will allow a spread to the link pins as they come into contact with each other. Or, how about a hydraulic cylinder mounted between the lift arms and you can use a lever to adjust from the seat. Maybe I should keep quiet about that in case Midwest Engineering is monitoring this forum. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Inspector507]

Re: Question about Pat\'s Easy Change system

I do use it on my box blade, exclusively. It seems to have the pins in so far that the arms never want to line up.