3 Point Quick Hitch

[kubotaman574]

For the guys who have a Quick Hitch on their BX. When you are mowing, how do you keep the Hitch from Dropping down and Dragging?

And do you use the Cat 2 Pins or the Bushings? Is there any Pros and Cons to the 2 of them?

 

[skeets]

OK your BX is a CAT 1 no reason for CAT 2,,, also the lift arms that hook to the 3 point lift arms are put back in to the brackets to hold it in place that way it don't lift or drop

 

[kubotaman574]

I bought a Cat 1 Quick Hitch, it came with 2 bushing for the pins. So I need 4 more Sets, or Change to Convertion Pins. The Bushings are the Size of Cat 3 Pins 1 1/2". Convertion Pins are 1 1/8"

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

And do you use the Cat 2 Pins or the Bushings? Is there any Pros and Cons to the 2 of them?

Do you know what the difference between Cat's is??
Your BX could not handle a Cat 2 implement, to larger and too heavy!

Here is a chart, there is Cat 0- 4 spec's.


Edit:
Read your last comment:
The bushings are to make Cat 1 pins so that the quick hitch can not slide off the ends, and yes I use the bushings, you can get them from northern tool for cheaper than anywhere else.

 

[kubotaman574]

I understand what Cat0-4 are. What I'm asking is the Pin size. My QH came with 2 Bushings to go on the Cat 1 Pins, to Make them 1 1/2" Od Pins. I have Read where some People are Using Cat1/2 Conversion Pins. 7/8 Thread/ 1 1/8" pin. I'm asking if there is Anyproblem using one or the Other, as with the Conversion Pins there is More Room for it to move around.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Problem is that you will have to drill out the Holes that the pins bolt into, thus making it impossible to convert back to Cat 1 size pins, thus ruining the implement, not a good choice!
And as I said you use the collared bushings to keep the implement attached to the quick hitch, the cat 2 pins or even the cat 1/2 conversion pins do not have the collar on them.

 

[bcp]

The expensive collared bushings are not needed. The simple bushings work fine. The implement frame between the hooks keeps the implement centered.

There are pins with cat 1 thread and cat 2 body, so the hole wouldn't need to be drilled out. The first one on this chart, for example:

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/Spe...earch&gslfah&gclid=CNjo0LnKx7oCFex7Qgod7lYA9A

Some older quick hitches had the lower hooks sized for cat 2 pins. The newer ones are usually made to the ASAE quick hitch specifications which mean the hooks are sized for cat 3 pins. So with a cat 1-2 pin, you would still need a cat 2-3 bushing to not have a sloppy fit.

Bruce

 

[kubotaman574]

that was the conversion Pin I was Talking about 7/8" Thread[cat 1] to 1 1/8" Pin[cat2].

But Bushing is bigger, the size of a Cat 3 Pin. Will it be too Loose if I just use the Cat 2 Pin or Do I really need the Bushing?

 

[bcp]

It will work without the bushing, but will clash, bang, rattle, and eventually wear the hooks in spots. I've seen it happen on a QH used without bushings. Or it may support the entire weight of the implement on the top hook instead of the two lower hooks.

I would do it if I needed to get some work done right now before I had a chance to buy bushings, but I would get them as soon as possible.

I have two quick hitches, the old one has cat 2 lower hooks, the newer has cat 3 lower hooks. I use the cheap slip-on bushings with both, either one or two bushings as needed on the lower pins.

Bruce

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The "Right" bushings are only $12.99 a pair.
I can't imagine banging and beating my implements around for a couple of dollars savings!

 

[Benhameen]

Go with wolf mans advise. Once you have the proper bushings for each implement it makes life a whole lot easier.

When I first bought my quick hitch I only had one set of the bushings, I kept forgetting to buy other sets while I was out, I just used the same ones on which ever implements I needed at the time.

I also bought a different top link, it looks like a "Y", for a couple of my implements, as the hook that it comes with doesn't work with them.

Good luck.

 

[kubotaman574]

It will work without the bushing, but will clash, bang, rattle, and eventually wear the hooks in spots. I've seen it happen on a QH used without bushings. Or it may support the entire weight of the implement on the top hook instead of the two lower hooks.

I would do it if I needed to get some work done right now before I had a chance to buy bushings, but I would get them as soon as possible.

I have two quick hitches, the old one has cat 2 lower hooks, the newer has cat 3 lower hooks. I use the cheap slip-on bushings with both, either one or two bushings as needed on the lower pins.

Bruce

That is what I was Asking, the Older ones Had Cat 2 Hooks. I had Seen Somewhere, someone was Using Cat1/2 conversion Pins, but that is too Small for my Hooks.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The "Right" bushings are the internal size of Cat 1 and external to Cat 3, that's why your cat 1 to 2 conversion pins are sloppy.

 

[kubotaman574]

I didn't buy the 1/2 pins. Was getting ready to order the pins or the Bushings, just wanted to know which one was better. i thought the bushings were better, but thought maybe I was missing something