Using Pat's Easy Change

[ovrszd]

I bought a Speeco Quick Hitch. I wish I'd bought the Pat's instead just to be able to adjust the width to whatever I need.

Yep, I understand that frustration. That's why it's very important that all your attachments be alike in hookup design to use a QH. That's the number one reason users prefer Pat's, if they don't have the resources or skill to modify their attachments to a like standard.

 

[kevin37b]

I am not to concerned about your couplers . Watch them slopes , they will bite ya .

 

[slider909]

I've had a set of Pat's for the past year, not a perfect solution, but it makes switching implements a lot easier especially if you are doing it by yourself.

 

[Beltman60]

what I did was measure the distances between the pins on my implements
took the mean dim. and set my Pat's at that distance parallel to the centerline of the tractor
by doing this all my attachments fit
If your not parallel they will try to bind when bringing the arms up

mine work great and you have more room to attach your PTO than with a true quick-hitch

 

[bobframe]

Explain, please.

 

[ovrszd]

I've had a set of Pat's for the past year, not a perfect solution, but it makes switching implements a lot easier especially if you are doing it by yourself.

Very well stated.

 

[bobframe]

what I did was measure the distances between the pins on my implements
took the mean dim. and set my Pat's at that distance parallel to the centerline of the tractor
by doing this all my attachments fit
If your not parallel they will try to bind when bringing the arms up

mine work great and you have more room to attach your PTO than with a true quick-hitch

Thanks...very clear explanation.

 

[RoyJackson]

I bought a Speeco Quick Hitch. I wish I'd bought the Pat's instead just to be able to adjust the width to whatever I need.

You'll find with most Quick Hitches and implements, the spacing of the lower links and implement pins isn't a problem. The upper link can be problematic, especially if the QH upper hook isn't adjustable.

 

[kevin37b]

Just saying be careful . Sound's like you are not real comfortable with what you are doing . A bump or hole on a slope is much different than level ground , did not mean to offend .

 

[bobframe]

Just saying be careful . Sound's like you are not real comfortable with what you are doing . A bump or hole on a slope is much different than level ground , did not mean to offend .

I am not real comfortable at times...and have called it quits more than once. There was usually a slope involved.

No offense taken!

 

[RoyJackson]

I am not real comfortable at times...and have called it quits more than once. There was usually a slope involved.

No offense taken!

I think we all have backed off on occasions...I know I have!!

 

[bobframe]

There's the old joke about OLD pilots and BOLD pilots, but no OLD BOLD pilots.

 

[ovrszd]

One time I had a large tree in my Grapple to trim. Setting on flat ground luckily. I stepped off the tractor with the tree limbs barely touching the ground, trunk horizontal in Grapple. That's how I trim, do it all standing upright and never dull a chain. Anyway, I stepped off and walked around to the rear of the tractor to get my saw out of the scabbord. As I'm reaching for the saw it keeps tilting away from me!!! I can't figure out what's going on for a second. Then I realize my weight was the only thing keeping both rear tires on the ground!!! The tractor heisted the left rear tire about 2 feet off the ground and only stopped when the right end of the trunk touched the ground. In about two seconds I went from freaked out to amused. I talked outloud to myself, warning against this happening in a position that the trunk wouldn't have touched the ground, i.e., hanging over a ditch. Paid a lot closer attention after that!!!

 

[Beltman60]

I think we all have backed off on occasions...I know I have!!

Ditto

have some soiled pants to prove it

 

[bobframe]

One time I had a large tree in my Grapple to trim. Setting on flat ground luckily. I stepped off the tractor with the tree limbs barely touching the ground, trunk horizontal in Grapple. That's how I trim, do it all standing upright and never dull a chain. Anyway, I stepped off and walked around to the rear of the tractor to get my saw out of the scabbord. As I'm reaching for the saw it keeps tilting away from me!!! I can't figure out what's going on for a second. Then I realize my weight was the only thing keeping both rear tires on the ground!!! The tractor heisted the left rear tire about 2 feet off the ground and only stopped when the right end of the trunk touched the ground. In about two seconds I went from freaked out to amused. I talked outloud to myself, warning against this happening in a position that the trunk wouldn't have touched the ground, i.e., hanging over a ditch. Paid a lot closer attention after that!!!

Scary. I've come close to tipping my trusty Kubota and it happened while doing something that I never would have guessed could have disrupted its balance. I was trying to pull a tree stump by winding one end of a chain around the stump, the other end around my FEL and backing the tractor away from it. Next thing I know I've got the two right wheels completely off the ground. Down boy.