mudcat-
I have TSC's Cat 1 Speeco quick hitch, and yes it does really help. Several things to remember- some attachments may not work without modifications, the hitch will move attachments back several inches which can affect your pto shafts, a plus is it will allow you to raise implements higher. I don't know about load limits, but it looks heavy enough to handle anything my tractor can lift. I would buy one again in a heartbeat. Also, you have to buy bushings for your implements to get them to Cat 3. Do some searches here on TBN as everything I have said has been said before and probably better. Jason