Which 3 pt. quick is better?

randy1687 · Mar 27, 2009

I am trying to determine if there is a quality difference in quick hitches such as the 89.00 harbor freight item and say a seeco from t/s/c. I also have seen the one from northern for 159.00 and it looks just like the harbor freight one. I would rather spen a little more and get one that will hold up. Can anyone give me any help is one better than another?.

The Dougster · Mar 27, 2009

I bought and use the one from Harbor Freight and love it.... watch their ads and you can get a coupon easy enough... One problem I have is that you should see about getting the so-called adapter that is not included with the unit... I've had some problems connecting some of my equipment... Difficult to explain but there's not really a place to connect the top of some 3pt equipment... poor description of the problem but, it's early...
This evening, when I get back to the ranch, I intend to call the 800 number and see if I can buy the adapter directly from the mfg... It would probably be easy enough to make the adapter but I'm short on time.. Good luck.

jjcc246 · Mar 27, 2009

I have had the harbor freight one for about 3 years now and no complaints. it does what it's supposed to and makes life alot easier. i'm sure not the best built but does work.

studor · Mar 27, 2009

I went through the same process and bought the harbour freight one with the top adapter (you have to mail order it from HF for about 9 bucks). The speeco one I looked at comes with the adaptor and bushings but after all was said and done looked about the same for twice the price. You can buy the speeco bushings or just buy some cat1 to cat 2 bushings. If you search on here for HF hitch you will find the adapter number and some slight mods that have been made to make the hitch a little more user friendly (you would have to do the same with the speeco I think). Make sure you get the 27 1/2 inch I.D. hitch --JMHO
regards

Altex · Mar 27, 2009

I've research this too. That's why I've got Pat's Easy Change. Wouldn't do without it. Very fast and fits great.

The problem with some other quick changes is you have to modify the attachments. And some attachments won't even fit/work with some of those other systems.

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Shastapk · Mar 27, 2009

I just bought the HF quick hitch a few days ago- was on sale for $79- then used the 20% coupon= $63 total. Haven't used it yet, but quality looks decent. I'll probably use it as a log skidder this spring and if it breaks, they said I can return it. Can't beat that. I don't know how they do it.

Thumper & Buttercup · Mar 27, 2009

I purchased the Speedco just because it was close. But looking at the HF unit it looks like the same unit. The Speedco comes with the extra toplink adapter.

intel · Mar 27, 2009

I think the delta quick hitch is probably the best but is the most expensive.

JohnDeere4300 · Mar 27, 2009

I bought the HF one to try it out first and it works fine.
Was told that it wouldn't work with a JD bush hog...but it does.

I got this one for $56.99 after it was on sale and i had a 20% off coupon.

Bedlam · Mar 27, 2009

A few links to help
TractorByNet.com - Search Results

Johndeere3720 · Mar 27, 2009

Now im mad at myself! I bought a Johndeere imatch and paid $225 for it! Up here in Oregon, we dont have tractor supply co, we have wilco and coastal farm and ranch. I bought my boxblade from Wilco and they had no clue what a boxblade was or what it did! Coastal is next door to Johndeere but I dont know if they sell quick hitches. Ive been thinking of making a quick hitch that fits on the johndeere loader. Then the boxblade can have a wider range of uses.

ninefinger · Mar 27, 2009

I have the HF as well, as said before some implements may need to be modified or just buy one that fits these hitches. Some of my stuff uses the hook some the adapter. The main thing is hooking the bottom links up is quick and I do not have to wrestle a heavy piece of equipment. HF may not be as pretty as the green one but mine has been tough enough.

foggy1111 · Mar 27, 2009

I bought a HF quick hitch. I fooled around modifying it for several hours and it still did not properly fit my implements. That top hook is imposible to make work right and the optional "link" wont work on things that need to be held rigid. I gave up on the HF and bought the Pat's hitch. I couldn't be happier with the Pat's and wish I would have just done that in the first place. I just dont get how so many folks seem satisfied with this HF hitch.....or, do they just have a single implement to attach to?

Oh...and I spent allot of $ buying bushings and pins to make things fit. Just my .02

I'm hoping my HF hitch works ok as a log skidder.

Altex · Mar 27, 2009

Johndeere3720 said:
Now im mad at myself! I bought a Johndeere imatch and paid $225 for it! Up here in Oregon, we dont have tractor supply co, we have wilco and coastal farm and ranch. I bought my boxblade from Wilco and they had no clue what a boxblade was or what it did! Coastal is next door to Johndeere but I dont know if they sell quick hitches. Ive been thinking of making a quick hitch that fits on the johndeere loader. Then the boxblade can have a wider range of uses.

ninefinger said:
I have the HF as well, as said before some implements may need to be modified or just buy one that fits these hitches. Some of my stuff uses the hook some the adapter. The main thing is hooking the bottom links up is quick and I do not have to wrestle a heavy piece of equipment...

Then it makes sense to hook up the bottom with Pat's Easy Change. No need to modify attachments at all. And they do ship to Oregon.

BigD23 · Mar 27, 2009

Pat's!

Don

Bedlam · Mar 27, 2009

Just make plans for the small extra length of the top link to accommodate the pats hitch
and dont forget this option either weld on the top or get the ones that go on the arms.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/122474-ez-hitch-weld.html

http://carterandsonsllc.com/

foggy1111 · Mar 27, 2009

Bedlam said:
Just make plans for the small extra length of the top link to accommodate the pats hitch

I sense a bias here from the competition....lol.

My top link had plenty of length to work with the PAT"S. --------> Happy Camper

Bedlam · Mar 27, 2009

Oh no Bias. just the different options.I personally like the idea of them welded to the top of the arms.then you have either option or a little grinding and off they come

johnk · Mar 27, 2009

I have Pats Easy Change and they really are a pleasure to use. I never used the others but I can hook up my heavy stuff with little fuss and pretty quickly. no more wrestling with a pinch bar trying to move the equipment just that little bit etc. Wouldn't be without them...

Baranx4 · Mar 28, 2009

I was thinking about getting a quick hitch, but decided on getting a top n tilt. I already have the hydraulics plumbed for the 2 hookups when I bought the tractor. Yes it's probably double the quick hitch but it gives you so many more options for what I do. I't not just up and down it will angle and give you left and right when hooking up by shortening or lengthening the top link.

I also was looking at a quick hitch but with the acres we have the top n tilt seemed to address my needs better and I don't have to leave the seat when operating the equipment.

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