i7win7
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Need photo, some lift arms the balls are replaceable. Some the balls can be rotated 90 degrees for the other size.
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Quick Hitch issues
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swreeder
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Back of quick hitch in image below. Width of the ball on the end of my hitch is lager than this slot.
Hi All,
Newbie here and having some issues with the front hitch on my Kubota Grand L6060. There are two lights in the cab that show if the implement is locked or unlocked. I put my snowblower attachment on for a recent huge snowfall in here in CO. After clearing snow I was able to unlock it (red light shows it's unlocked) but it won't disengage when setting down. It also won't re-lock. To lock the implement, the procedure is to lift the attachment all the way to the top, hold down the front hitch button then press the joystick forward but not all the way to float. When working correctly, the attachment won't lower on the forward press and will just lock and light turns green. Right now, it will always lower and won't re-lock. Feels like it's stuck in an unlocked position but also won't allow me to disengage the attachment. More snow on the way...
Newbie here and having some issues with the front hitch on my Kubota Grand L6060. There are two lights in the cab that show if the implement is locked or unlocked. I put my snowblower attachment on for a recent huge snowfall in here in CO. After clearing snow I was able to unlock it (red light shows it's unlocked) but it won't disengage when setting down. It also won't re-lock. To lock the implement, the procedure is to lift the attachment all the way to the top, hold down the front hitch button then press the joystick forward but not all the way to float. When working correctly, the attachment won't lower on the forward press and will just lock and light turns green. Right now, it will always lower and won't re-lock. Feels like it's stuck in an unlocked position but also won't allow me to disengage the attachment. More snow on the way...
WranglerX
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You problem is ball is to fat not that QH is to narrow.... Grind ball to fit....
My QH (different brand than yours) is also 1.5 inches, and ball ends on my MF lift arms fit exactly as they should...
Dale
Citydude
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Can you see the hydraulic cylinder rod move when you engage the close or open buttons Cbeck?
WranglerX
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Really sounds like implement and QH are in a bind situation and not aligned properly to release or re-engage.... Probably need to float implement on ground or up on wood blocks and check to see if hooks/lathes are disengaged and if so use big hammer or pry bar to assist release....
Dale
Waco Branson
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Consider sending it back and getting Pat's 3-Point Quick Change Hitch (Pat's Quick Hitch, 3 Point Quick Hitch, Tractor Hitch | Agri Supply).
Less trouble and much more flexible.
Less trouble and much more flexible.
RaptorRidge
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True that HF's QH is discontinued, however, just 3 weeks ago I went to my local HF and they still had 3 in stock in the back room. I bought one for $110 and it is working fine. You may want to check.
GVTractorGuy
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Same problem, same tractor. The hitch is actually considered Cat 1/2. Basically is compatible with both if you use sleeves on cat 1 pins to make it fit cat 2. I actually returned my QH that was supposed to allow it to work but didn't. Best option might be a cat 2 from Pat's, but will need the adapter pins or have the qh slot widened at a fab shop. Could possibly order a set of cat 1 arms from the MT342, but I don't know if they are long enough or if the pin at the tractor is the same.
RancherGuy
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I don't know if you want to hear this, but Cat1 are not designed robust enough for power over 40 hp. I note that yours is 52. In fact 40 is probably too much. I have at 37 hp Kubota and with a shredder I have bent my Cat1 to the point where I had straighten bent pieces and welded steel to it to make it stronger. If you but cheap Chinese hitches you are likely to find they are light duty; part of the issue. Comparing weights between hitches can help identify how well built they are.
You have already discovered that the tractor arms are designed for Cat 2. The other part to the design is the width of the arms from one side to the other, unless you have already adjusted the sway linkages to narrow them to Cat 1 width.
I think the real problem may be that you have and want to use Cat 1 implements, but you have a tractor designed for Cat 2. It's up to you how you want to proceed. One option is to sell the hitch and implements then buy what you need. If you sell used and buy used the difference may not be worth the trouble of trying to modify your tractor.
You have already discovered that the tractor arms are designed for Cat 2. The other part to the design is the width of the arms from one side to the other, unless you have already adjusted the sway linkages to narrow them to Cat 1 width.
I think the real problem may be that you have and want to use Cat 1 implements, but you have a tractor designed for Cat 2. It's up to you how you want to proceed. One option is to sell the hitch and implements then buy what you need. If you sell used and buy used the difference may not be worth the trouble of trying to modify your tractor.
