Pro and Con on using a Pat’s Easy Change Quick
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Technically youd gain a little on the lift height as the pins are now further out. Ive been using the pats quick hitch for years and to me its awesome. With pto extension should have little to no issues
I like my pats I bought the weld on version and made my own lift arms and stabilizers they are same length as factory so top links and pto shafts all work.
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D.jFarm78
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L2250 FEL& L4610FEl, BH, Grapple, Mower, Gannon , blade, disc, plow, rototiller,
They work great, I have them on three different tractor. Like Mountainman stated you do get a little more lift. Haven't noticed any loss due to weight of a implement.
On one of the older tractors the ends were wore out, so cut off 3 inches shorter and welded on new ones from tractor supply so with the Pats quick hitch it is the factory length.
As for the PTO I used a over run and the PTO shaft is at the same length.
On one of the older tractors the ends were wore out, so cut off 3 inches shorter and welded on new ones from tractor supply so with the Pats quick hitch it is the factory length.
As for the PTO I used a over run and the PTO shaft is at the same length.
I prefer my pats setup on my B to the QH on my MX. if I had to do over, I would have not have gotten a QH and got a pats on the MX instead. Pats much more flexible IMO.
I had one for a short time. I didn't like it. The attachment to the lift arms just seems hinky. And you have to get off and fiddle with the spacer bar every time.
I selected it initially because it's more 'universal' and will accommodate 3P implements with a wide range of pin-to-pin spacing.
I switched to a quick hitch. It's taking some time (and welding/fabrication) to get my implements compatible but for me, having a welder, design skills and spare time, it's worth it.
I selected it initially because it's more 'universal' and will accommodate 3P implements with a wide range of pin-to-pin spacing.
I switched to a quick hitch. It's taking some time (and welding/fabrication) to get my implements compatible but for me, having a welder, design skills and spare time, it's worth it.
Yotekiller
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Kubota L2502, LP 60" BB, LP pallet forks, 60" KK Tiller, 55" HSI root grapple
Not trying to start an argument, but I really don't understand the love for the Pat's system over a QH, but then again I have zero experience with Pat's. All I know is that with top-n-tilt and a QH, connecting to a QH compatible implement is as easy as falling off a log with no need to get off the tractor. In addition, non-QH compatible implements are easy to hook up to with the telescoping lower links that are common on many models. Am I missing something .... maybe?
I don’t disagree with your thoughts, but many may not have paid the piper on the TnT…and maybe not understand its use, especially on a smaller machine. For me in my case, I would not add that to my B. That being said there is a strong rumor that soon there may be a hydraulic top link in my MXNot trying to start an argument, but I really don't understand the love for the Pat's system over a QH, but then again I have zero experience with Pat's. All I know is that with top-n-tilt and a QH, connecting to a QH compatible implement is as easy as falling off a log with no need to get off the tractor. In addition, non-QH compatible implements are easy to hook up to with the telescoping lower links that are common on many models. Am I missing something .... maybe?
. I can tell you that for me with the MX, if I knew or understood long term uses I may have considered the TNT at original purchase time. I mostly would have done pats and would not have got the QH.Russell King
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L185F, Modern Ag Competitor 4’ shredder, Rhino tiller, rear dirt scoop
what you are missing is that most implements in the world are NOT QH compatible so have to be modified to work. You have that ability to modify them and I believe most of what you own are compatible with the quick hitch.Not trying to start an argument, but I really don't understand the love for the Pat's system over a QH, but then again I have zero experience with Pat's. All I know is that with top-n-tilt and a QH, connecting to a QH compatible implement is as easy as falling off a log with no need to get off the tractor. In addition, non-QH compatible implements are easy to hook up to with the telescoping lower links that are common on many models. Am I missing something .... maybe?
Other people own implements that are NOT compatible with a QH and can’t modify the implements. Since the Pat’s system continues to use the same arms and allows the arm spacing and top link to be moved to the correct implement position they are “superior” for older implements. They are easier to hook up than the original ball and pin systems originally used. They were the first step towards the current Quick hitch methods.
Yotekiller
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Kubota L2502, LP 60" BB, LP pallet forks, 60" KK Tiller, 55" HSI root grapple
I have hydraulic T&T. The first solid quick hitch I used made it really hard to access the PTO for hooking up the PTO. It also would not allow use of a post hole digger because of the driveshaft. The Pat's will work on pretty much ANY implement I use and not just QH compatible ones. It even works with a PH digger since there is no bracket to interfere with the driveshaft. I can back up to any of my implements and attach the two bottom links from the tractor seat and I only have to jump off and throw on the top link, and that takes all of maybe 60 seconds. I don't mind getting off my a$$ as they say that makes a person live longer.
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Most of my equipment was not QH ready, I modified it so that the lower hitch is uniform to the same width as QH equipment is why I made the solid stabilizer on each side (no more check chains original arms and chains in a corner of shop) also have made the same setup on several tractors for other people two of which are neighbors so we all can use the same equipment.
You MAY not need either a longer PTO or top link. I did not on my B01. Used with a finish mower and a few basic other attachments
Good point. Most of the 3-point implements that I use are QH compatible. The EA box blade, EA land plane, LP snow blower, LP 7ft rotary cutter, Fimco sprayer and Herd 750 seeder connect without issue. The only implement that isn't QH compatible is the Del Morino 158 Centurion flail mower due to the hydraulic offset feature, and technically I'd need a QH20 for the Buhler/Farm King rear blade,
I have a SSQA PHD so no issues getting it connected. I have cabbed tractors so it's more involved hooking up an hydraulic top link to a heavy implement but I can imagine that it's easier on a small open station where you can reach the remote lever while holding the cylinder. I find the QH system works really well for me but I realize that others don't get along with it all.I have hydraulic T&T. The first solid quick hitch I used made it really hard to access the PTO for hooking up the PTO. It also would not allow use of a post hole digger because of the driveshaft. The Pat's will work on pretty much ANY implement I use and not just QH compatible ones. It even works with a PH digger since there is no bracket to interfere with the driveshaft. I can back up to any of my implements and attach the two bottom links from the tractor seat and I only have to jump off and throw on the top link, and that takes all of maybe 60 seconds. I don't mind getting off my a$$ as they say that makes a person live longer.
