Cat 2 Quick hitch connection to Cat 1 Implements

[Joepa]

I have a Cat 2 quick hitch with a lower point 36” spread that I need to connect to implements that are 20”-24” wide. Are there pins or bushings that can bridge this gap? Any other suggestions ?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

20-24" width sounds like CAT0 (ZERO) implements ?
CAT1 is 26"....

you'd have 6-7" to span on BOTH sides NOT an acceptable 'bridge'.
You 'could' modify the implements,would need to see them or link to mfr's website
IF you can find tight fitting ,thick walled tubing you could cut 'sleeve adapters', drilling holes to BOLT the sleeve to the CAT1 pin, then 'bush up' the sleeve for a snug fit in the CAT2 'hook'.
It all has to be 'snug' ! ANY slop and stuff will break or bend....

 

[Joepa]

20-24" width sounds like CAT0 (ZERO) implements ?
CAT1 is 26"....

you'd have 6-7" to span on BOTH sides NOT an acceptable 'bridge'.
You 'could' modify the implements,would need to see them or link to mfr's website
IF you can find tight fitting ,thick walled tubing you could cut 'sleeve adapters', drilling holes to BOLT the sleeve to the CAT1 pin, then 'bush up' the sleeve for a snug fit in the CAT2 'hook'.
It all has to be 'snug' ! ANY slop and stuff will break or bend....

Thanks for the info. Have you ever tried the Pat’s Easy Change Quick Hitch? I’m thinking about buying it as an alternative to fabbing parts or another Cat 1 hitch purchase. It appears that the Pat’s QH allows you to connect to all widths needed.

 

[animals45]

Get one of these & mount your smaller cat stuff to it

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-cross-drawbar-category-1-3-4-in-dia

animal

 

[Joepa]

Get one of these & mount your smaller cat stuff to it

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-cross-drawbar-category-1-3-4-in-dia

animal

i can’t quite picture how this would work. Sorry, my first tractor experience.

 

[Joepa]

20-24" width sounds like CAT0 (ZERO) implements ?
CAT1 is 26"....

you'd have 6-7" to span on BOTH sides NOT an acceptable 'bridge'.
You 'could' modify the implements,would need to see them or link to mfr's website
IF you can find tight fitting ,thick walled tubing you could cut 'sleeve adapters', drilling holes to BOLT the sleeve to the CAT1 pin, then 'bush up' the sleeve for a snug fit in the CAT2 'hook'.
It all has to be 'snug' ! ANY slop and stuff will break or bend....

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Pat's parts are the 'ends', so allows you to adjust the lower arms as required and bushings for implements.
Sadly most (but not SPEECO) QH units are CAT3 so CAT1 implements won't fit without some kind of 'adapters'

You've got a CAT2 Quick hitch so 'probably' actual CAT2 implements drop in and work ? Would have to see the actual drawings for the dimensions though... There's dozens and dozens of posts here about QH compatible NOT being TRUE....

Fortunately for me all my implements are SC or made SC compatible so any of my 3 'big' tractors can hookup and go in seconds with no adjustments needed.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Thanks for the info. Have you ever tried the Pat’s Easy Change Quick Hitch? I’m thinking about buying it as an alternative to fabbing parts or another Cat 1 hitch purchase. It appears that the Pat’s QH allows you to connect to all widths needed.

I feel your pain. I try to share cat 1 implements with my MX which I have a QH20 on it. I have Pats on my B. I think pats solves your problem if I am understanding. If I knew about pats when I got the Mx I would have done that vs the QH. For my situation it’s much simpler and easier. Ive not had much luck finding long enough pins to replace to bridge the gap…I guess you could have some machined or modify the implement…for a couple of my implements I just take the QH off and use the OEM link arms….there is enough adjustment to the arms on the MX, I am not sure about the M? I thinks pats is easier and more versatile. You could probably search pats on this site and get some comments or idea. Whatever you decide, be aware that QH and pats have different distances from PTO…check your shaft (no pun intended ) Good luck.

 

[Joepa]

I feel your pain. I try to share cat 1 implements with my MX which I have a QH20 on it. I have Pats on my B. I think pats solves your problem if I am understanding. If I knew about pats when I got the Mx I would have done that vs the QH. For my situation it’s much simpler and easier. Ive not had much luck finding long enough pins to replace to bridge the gap…I guess you could have some machined or modify the implement…for a couple of my implements I just take the QH off and use the OEM link arms….there is enough adjustment to the arms on the MX, I am not sure about the M? I thinks pats is easier and more versatile. You could probably search pats on this site and get some comments or idea. Whatever you decide, be aware that QH and pats have different distances from PTO…check your shaft (no pun intended ) Good luck.

Thank you.

 

[animals45]

You put the bar in the link in the holes in teh end of your lift arms & bolt your attachment to the bar & then see what you need to do for teh top link.
animals45