NCL4701
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Is a quick hitch worth it when you have adjustable links
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Are you saying that based on personal experience or conjecture? I have quick adjust lower links on both tractors, and yes, they help when it comes to connecting to implements that aren't QH compatible. But in general, a QH (with top-in-tilt) is just about the best experience possible. That's not conjecture, just personal experience over the past 9 years of getting implements on an off the back of four tractors.
I'd bet most of us have no hydraulic connections for top-n-tilt. What next ... a cab is the best experience possible? Ms and MXs are best.
Sure, and I'm happy you have better than normal equipment, but not really relevant when the topic is "adjustable links with QH" or not.
You're being a pain, or at least making assumptions. As I said, that's my personal experience, and have you ever heard of the term incrementalism? Some might add a QH with the thought to add hydraulic top and side links as well. Or perhaps they already have hydraulics and are thinking of adding a QH. There's no one size fits all here.
At no point have I or will I say that anything is the best, only that it might be the best for me at that time. There are no absolutes, and it's all relative. I'm simply making the point that in my world, a QH with top-n-tilt is the bee's knees ... that's all. I've connected implements without a QH, both with and without telescoping lower links. I've connected implements with a QH, both with and without hydraulic top link and side link, and of those scenarios, I know which is the easiest.
I have a QH without T&T. Just the basic factory 3 point. Without a doubt for me, it was worth it. Not having to struggle like a teenager with a prom date to get the pin in the hole because the dirt isn't level.
T&T is on the list to add, but I can never find that extra $1500 in my pocket. It must be with the missing socks from the dryer.
T&T is on the list to add, but I can never find that extra $1500 in my pocket. It must be with the missing socks from the dryer.
Childish insults aside, some might want one.
How many times do you have to suggest it on the same thread. I think three times is a bit much, but you had to do the fourth.
I respond to passive aggressive BS. You bring up cabs and tractor models, something I never mentioned, as a way to make an insulting comment, but so cleverly masked ... yeah right.
I keep mentioning top-n-tilt because it's a game changer, whether with or without a QH. There are people saying that they bought a QH years ago, have never used it, but they have an opinion as to whether it's a worthwhile addition to a tractor. If you haven't used it, you don't have any point of reference.
I like to think that personal experience and integrity counts for something.
@The Evil Twin sees the merits of top-n-tilt even though he doesn't have that feature yet. So yeah, I think that a discussion about quick hitches is the place to discuss optimizing the QH as much as possible, whether you like it or not.
My point was exaggeration. I'm sorry if I upset you so much. I hope you have a good rest of the day.
I had just my quick hitch for 2+ years before adding a hydraulic top link in late summer last year. The QH is worlds easier to hook up with than regular 3 pt arms. Now with the top link, it's effortless. I'll add a tilt cylinder one day sooner rather than later just for its functionality/usefulness with a box blade, plow, etc. FYI, I think I have $500 or less in my setup, including lines, fittings, block, and top cylinder...
I wouldn't be saying it - if it wasn't from over 24 years of experience. No conjecture here.
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Out of interest, have you used a QH with an hydraulic top link and/or side link (lifting rod)? I never added top-n-tilt to the BX that I had for five years, but the QH05 was a nice upgrade that for the most part worked well, but I had to make sure that the implement and tractor were on the same plane.
The MX6000HST was the first tractor I had with top-n-tilt, and after that experience it was a no-brainer for me to have the same setup on the MX6000HSTC and M6060.
Haven't. Would like to add 3rd function just for a top link. Top-n-tilt would be amazing.
K brand, or aftermarket? I was thinking about the K kit they sell. It's all you described plus the lever and mounting hardware for the lever. It's a all in one so to speak. I don't recall the part number. That's T&T, so both blocks, cylinders, hoses and levers.
Naw I "pieced" it together with some help from Old Hokey and other threads on here. The top link and 2 spool valve came from Summit, fittings from Amazon, and another online warehouse, and one hose was made locally. I'm still on the lookout for a tilt cylinder that doesn't have the lead time of fit-right. Might just do what others have and build my own.
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Monoblock Hydraulic Directional Control Valve, 2 Spool, 11 GPM
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I can't believe the quick hitch arrived already. 2 days and 2 hours from North Carolina to western NY by UPS after the order was placed 
. This has to be a record and in good condition 
. I have a PTO extension on the way and trying to decide if I should try the cheap Vevor adjustable top link. My tractor uses 1/2 ag quick connects that come with 1/2 npt but can't figure out what the threads are on the Chinese hoses to see if adapters are available or new hoses will be required. Can't really mess with it until the snowblower comes off in April so I have time to look for others that may come with correct hoses.
One thing I noticed is that the quick hitch will really be in the way for pto hook up. Those corners stick up high into the area I use for accessing the shaft. I will say the Speeco welds and quality look much better then the harbor freight one I saw originally.
. This has to be a record and in good condition . I have a PTO extension on the way and trying to decide if I should try the cheap Vevor adjustable top link. My tractor uses 1/2 ag quick connects that come with 1/2 npt but can't figure out what the threads are on the Chinese hoses to see if adapters are available or new hoses will be required. Can't really mess with it until the snowblower comes off in April so I have time to look for others that may come with correct hoses.One thing I noticed is that the quick hitch will really be in the way for pto hook up. Those corners stick up high into the area I use for accessing the shaft. I will say the Speeco welds and quality look much better then the harbor freight one I saw originally.
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Is Speedco a knock off of SpeeCo?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the QH.
Auto correct got me. It's Speeco. Dang tried changing it again. Think it's fixed.Is Speedco a knock off of SpeeCo?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the QH.
Donystoy
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I would buy a quick hitch if it did not add any length to the 3 ph and had the ability to adjust the width. I have numerous attachments of varying pin spacing. Might have to design and build one myself.
I didn't realize that you don't have to flip the handles to load an implement. Just back up and raise it. The locks are spring loaded. Only have to flip them to remove an implement 
. Learn something new every day.
. Learn something new every day.