Simple mod for cat 2 QH

[Mud2Money]

Hey all , recently got a new tractor with a cat 2 quick hitch. All of my attachments but my 7ft tiller were cat 2 quick hitch. The tiller worked for the lower pins but not the top. Here was my simple solution. Needs a little finish work and some bolts. Maybe this could help someone. With a few simple garage tools and iron anyone can do this if they have the same problem. The top pin was almost 7-1/2” to high. I patterned the holes and made drop plates.

 

[WranglerX]

Is top hook non adjustable?

 

[workinonit]

Most CAT II QHs don't have adjustable top hooks. My JD doesn't. But honestly, even if it were adjustable it wouldn't be that adjustable. My Maschio flail was off by a little bit mnore than that.

 

[BukitCase]

Had the same problem on my Caroni flail - supposedly Cat 1 or 2, but the top link was Cat2 height ONLY - just out of range for the HF QH. My "temporary" fix has been on it for 4-5 YEARS ... Steve

 

[Mud2Money]

Good fixes. I am going to radius the edges and cut some spacers on my lathe for between the top. Then paint the plates and bolt them to prevent wear. I didn’t want to weld the plates and make a permanent change.

 

[VEGGIEFARMING18]

Good idea! I’ve going to standardize my implements this winter to hook up with the quick hitch I just got. Definitely will use that on a couple implements!