Can I run a Landpride QH10 or QH 15 on a BX23s?

[Just.a.hobby]

Long version:

When ordering my BX23S the sales guy at the dealer strongly suggested the QH05 quick hitch for a sub-compact tractor. I don't remember his exact wording but I wrote down "QH10 wont fit?" in my notes from that conversation.

My very first implement purchased on my own, the CountyLine Carry All, doesn't fit on the Land Pride QH05 due to the Lock Handle Brackets extending out rearward, unlike all the other QH models. [Picture below.]

Oddly, the LandPride documentation doesn't spec the same dimensions (lower hitch pin width) across all the models in the family: www . landpride . com/ari/attach/lp/public/specs/320-003s.pdf . So I can't tell if the lower hitch pins of the QH10/15 fit my tractor, do they?

If the QH10/15 fit, the only advantage the QH05 seems to have is about 35lbs less weight.

Ugh, not enough posts to attach a picture or link. ...there we are, now I'm in the inner circle, pic added.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Get a QH 15 , or save a bunch of money and buy a Harbor Freight Quick Hitch (which is the same style as a QH15).

 

[RCW]

Get a QH 15 , or save a bunch of money and buy a Harbor Freight Quick Hitch (which is the same style as a QH15).

I can’t speak to the LP models, but like Wolfman have a HF. $80 USD with 20% coupon.

I literally change implements almost every day I have the tractor out; sometimes 3 or 4 times.

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[Just.a.hobby]

Thanks guys,

I've been looking at the HF model, that will be my backup. Going to try and exchange my QH05 for a QH15 at the dealer tomorrow.

 

[Just.a.hobby]

I can’t speak to the LP models, but like Wolfman have a HF. $80 USD with 20% coupon.

I literally change implements almost every day I have the tractor out; sometimes 3 or 4 times.

RCW, thank you for the pic. Is that a non-factory top link? It appears to be notably different than mine, while the bottom links appear to be the same.

 

[Just.a.hobby]

Get a QH 15 , or save a bunch of money and buy a Harbor Freight Quick Hitch (which is the same style as a QH15).

Wolfman, no problem using PTO attachments with the HF unit?

 

[RCW]

RCW, thank you for the pic. Is that a non-factory top link? It appears to be notably different than mine, while the bottom links appear to be the same.

Yes, that’s one I bought.
Honestly thought the OEM was junk.
Given it’s a BX, short (12”?) barrel, but it works much better than the Kubota top link for me.
Think it was $25 or so from a Mahindra dealer. Didn’t find any short enough at TSC, if that’s any help.

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[North Idaho Wolfman]

Wolfman, no problem using PTO attachments with the HF unit?

Nope none at all!

 

[Poohbear]

Thanks guys,

I've been looking at the HF model, that will be my backup. Going to try and exchange my QH05 for a QH15 at the dealer tomorrow.

I use the QH10 on my L3301 & IIRC the QH15 is Cat II .

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I use the QH10 on my L3301 & IIRC the QH15 is Cat II .

QH15 is a QH10 with an adjustable top hook, and it is a CAT I

A CAT II is a QH20

 

[Just.a.hobby]

I use the QH10 on my L3301 & IIRC the QH15 is Cat II .

It turns out to be a moot point for me...the list price on the QH10 and QH15 is $516. The sales guy was a little surprised it was over double, could come down a little, but recommended I consider some 3rd party options. I left the QH05 with him and picked up the Harbor Freight quick hitch to try.

The HF quick hitch needed a little tuning up and is built for Cat3 (1-1/4" upper and 1-7/16" lower) pins, so I had to pick up spacers for the top and bottom pins. As is often the case with HF products, they are hit or miss and this one appears to be in the middle, but for ~$90 plus an hour versus $245 (QH05) or $516, I'll deal with $17 of spacers per implement and the odd finagling.

Also, the CFO will be glad to hear the price went _down_ about $130!


Edit to add part numbers I used:
top link spacers (1 of each):
- https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-category-2-to-1-top-link-bushing (sku 268446, $2.49)
- https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-category-3-to-2-top-link-bushing (sku 267945, $2.99)

bottom link spacers (1 pack of 2):
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747GKLX8/ (RanchEx 102074 Quick Hitch Adapter Bushing Kit - Cat 1 For Quick Hitch SKU 102851, ~$10.25)