Quick Hitch Modifications

[mjncad]

"I wish you all would show pictures of how you made implements work with a quick hitch."

Capt. Dan,

I just made an adapter that takes care of my two non-iMatch compatible attachments.

Just take a look through my various galleries to see how I've made non Quick-Hitch stuff work with a QH.

Picasa Web Albums - Matt

 

[Spudland_Dave]

HowlingWolf & Runner...which QH do you guys have? I've got a genuine JD iMatch on the back of mine, but I've been thinking & wanting to make a Loader Mount version like Runners...just cant see spending 250.00 for the JD version. My issue with the HF version that my dad and FIL have is the lower link Diameter wasnt the same as the true iMatch (1.49" pins)... Looks like the version you guys have accept the true iMatch bushings...

 

[Runner]

Dave,

I have both, iMatch on the rear hitch and HF that was used for the front-mount. I had the same problems you mention with the lower links and had to do a significant amount of grinding to get them to fit my bushings.

Due to that problem and others (such as the clunky top link hook), if I were making another front-mount quick hitch, I'd use an iMatch for it, even though it is more expensive.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Dave,

I have both, iMatch on the rear hitch and HF that was used for the front-mount. I had the same problems you mention with the lower links and had to do a significant amount of grinding to get them to fit my bushings.

Due to that problem and others (such as the clunky top link hook), if I were making another front-mount quick hitch, I'd use an iMatch for it, even though it is more expensive.

I was afraid of that....I've seen some on eBay which LOOK like they might be good (correct dia links)....but I havent confirmed..

 

[MJPetersen]

When I made my QH I had to modify several of my implements and while it was not always simple to do, I believe the end result is really worth it. It is so nice to just back up and lift and go. Sometimes, depending how I set something down I need to adjust the top link to get the hook to catch. I really do like it and use it on everything except the tiller which is still 2 point attach. How I modified the implements is in the links in my sig.

Mike

 

[Deadman]

This is exactly why I only bought JD I Match implements. They are all ready to hook right up to the I match. I hate butchering implements to make them fit.