The MX series has a cat 1/2 hitch. Can I still use my category 1 implements? Do I need to make any modifications? Thanks.
Category 1/2 3 point hitch?
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If you have a category 2 hitch you can use a category 1 implement, you just need a couple of bushings. You can get the bushing at any farm supply store.
Similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Koch-4046111-Category-Reducing-Bushing/dp/B005ZCR5EC
I think they will cost a couple dollars each at your local store. The price at Amazon seems high.
Similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Koch-4046111-Category-Reducing-Bushing/dp/B005ZCR5EC
I think they will cost a couple dollars each at your local store. The price at Amazon seems high.
I use primarily CAT 1 implements w/ my MX. I changed the lift pins on my CAT 2 Implements, to CAT 1 pins.
I use PAT's quick attach lower links adapters, in the CAT 2 format, attaching to tractor swivels, with the receiving saddles built for CAT 1.
With PAT's telescoping width adjustment bar, the alignment to your implement is always perfect.
Bushings work, but they get lost, just always remember to place them in toolbox if not needed.
There is a newer brand of quick lower link hitch made by field tuff, that I like. Going to buy a pair for Christmas to me, to use on the IH. They have the necessary adjustment screws, similar to PAT's, which are lacking in the inexpensive TITAN version.
No telescoping width adjustment bar but I can use the bar from PAT's on both.
The field turf models available from Amazon and rural king.
NOTE: If U purchase a MX. Buy at least one rear remove valve for a hydraulic top link. An invaluable feature. There are very inexpensive and functional top link solutions from surplus center. The "dedicated" top links are more expensive than necessary and too short for CAT 2 arm length. A cylinder w/ swivel eyes, both ends, meets the requirement.
I use PAT's quick attach lower links adapters, in the CAT 2 format, attaching to tractor swivels, with the receiving saddles built for CAT 1.
With PAT's telescoping width adjustment bar, the alignment to your implement is always perfect.
Bushings work, but they get lost, just always remember to place them in toolbox if not needed.
There is a newer brand of quick lower link hitch made by field tuff, that I like. Going to buy a pair for Christmas to me, to use on the IH. They have the necessary adjustment screws, similar to PAT's, which are lacking in the inexpensive TITAN version.
No telescoping width adjustment bar but I can use the bar from PAT's on both.
The field turf models available from Amazon and rural king.
NOTE: If U purchase a MX. Buy at least one rear remove valve for a hydraulic top link. An invaluable feature. There are very inexpensive and functional top link solutions from surplus center. The "dedicated" top links are more expensive than necessary and too short for CAT 2 arm length. A cylinder w/ swivel eyes, both ends, meets the requirement.
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Jchonline
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If you buy a CAT1/2 hitch from Kubota, they should come with the bushings. Mine came with them. That said, cheap enough otherwise. It just reduces the CAT2 sized pin holes to CAT1 size..simple to add and remove. Just make sure they don't stick out the side of the ball..or you will sheer one off and have issues!