My Harbor freight Quick Hitch and I supose most other similar Chinese Hitches do not require the lower catches to be in the open condition because they are spring to open when the weight of the hitch pin comes down on them . I suggest first adjust the hitch to connect properly then disconnect and try not lifting the release handles to see if you can truly connect without leaving the tractor seat or having to reach back to release the locking catches. My sholders and neck do not function comfortably reaching back from a seated position and getting off of the tractor is not necessary.
@@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse Never had a problem. Just have to put a lunch pin in the hole to keep the bushing on. A roll pin or old bolt would work. There's no way for the impliment to fall off.
Hey buddy Adrian Mallard Here in NC WITH.... MALLARDS MINI HEREFORD FARM...I wanted to say hello to Another..... Mallard.....who knows maybe we are kin...anyway nice video. I just picked up me one from Harbor freight and I really like it..its on my. KIOTI... DK4710 SE CAB.... Thanks again..
Hey bud and thanks Im sure you have a nice place also just 10 acres. Im really just getting started been rolling round bales of hay for 6 years lol those days are over.. but these quick hitches are Awesome...
My HF quick hitch wont work because lower opening where lift arms slide in isnt wide as top link opening..is yours same width on top link and bottom attach points
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Joey! I figured there were some people out there who have never seen one used before. I hadn't seen them until a year ago. They are very nice to have. Happy New Year buddy!
How wide is opening for lift arms,,Harbor freight one i bought openings are only one inch at bottom which is too narrow,,top link is correct width but bottom is way too narrow'
Nice work man! That quick hitch is awesome, I need to put that on my wish list haha! Great looking firewood, that splitter sure works nice. Take care buddy, stay dry!
I saw a video that says you don't need to open those latches to hook up your implement because they are spring loaded and you can just back into it and they will hook up. Haven't tried it yet but i will. Good video man
You are correct! I didn't know that at the time but yes you don't need to open them up to hook up. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching buddy!
What is the model number of your tractor? I have the 2015 LS XR 4046 tractor and am seriously thinking about getting the Quick Hitch from Harbor Freight because there is no Rule King close by and from what I can tell they look a lot alike.
I have a XR 4040. I would buy a quick hitch from Harbor Freight. They look really similar to the ones from Rural King and may even be made by the same manufacturer. 👍🇺🇸
Hello Mallard, That quick hitch looks identicle to a Harbor Freight QH. There are couple of videos on the modification of the top hook as it doesn't stick out far enough to allow some impliments to hook up with binding on the bolt heads used to hold the hook on the QH..
Nice gift , mom and dad did a great job ! It almost looked like you had mud on your boots? Lol the rain has been redicious nice to see some outdoor action thanks for sharing.
It will work great for you with a little practice and see what it will do in the directions! You will enjoy it for sure. I’ll be in touch with you later. Thanks for sharing with us.
How's she goin'? Atta Go CJ!! Great gift!!! You know I just bought the same hitch here in Canada at Princess Auto, the cheapest place I could find a hitch and it costs $339. And the adapter bushings are $32 per set!!! So to me, you got a great deal!! Take care!!!
I just picked up a Harbor Freight QH which I think is the same. Around $80. After poking around Tractor Time with Tim's website I saw a top hook for sale that fixes that one complaint you mention. A friend of mine removed his top hook and welded a block to the back to extend it. I just spent the money. You can look up TOP HOOK FOR CAT 1 QUICK HITCH by SMA on Amazon and check it out for yourself should you ever run into "the problem". I'm going to do a video on it pretty soon. Really enjoying the channel and glad to see it growing.
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know about that top hook. I'm going to see if I run into any problems with the one I have now but at least I'll know what to do. I just subbed to your channel, it looks really cool. Happy New Year buddy!
I hadn't every seen the quick hitch used before. That seems really nice though! Great gift idea! Going vertical with the splitter is definitely a back-saver!
That's pretty cool that you've never seen one used before! Makes it all worthwhile to me. And you got that right about vertical being a back saver. Happy New Year buddy!
Hey there, how's she goin'? That was some deal on the Quick Hitch!!! Never saw one for that cheap, even in the States!!! I tried my splitter in the upright position and other than it making it easier to put the rounds on it, I was more comfortable with it in the horizontal position. Hope the hitch works out for ya and Happy New Year!!!
Hey Mike! Yeah it was a great deal. I had a guy tell me he got his for $75 from Harbor Freight. I'm the same as you, I like the horizontal position better but for those big logs I'll go vertical lol. Happy New Year buddy!
These quick hitches defiantly need to be modified for a nice tight cat 1 fit but I also have modified several attachments to fit the hitch as well. All it takes is a welder and cut off wheel. The wood chipper was the worst but it still only took a couple of hours to make right after thinking about the setup first.
Why is the opening so large compared to the peg size? The log splitter is a class 1 pin right? So why is the easy attachment bigger, shouldn’t it be a class 1 too? I seen other videos that have the same issues with the pin size.
Me and my other RUclips tractor buddies were talking about this same thing the other day,and none of us could answer this question either. The only thing I have figured out since I made this video is that it's easier if you get rid of the bolts on your top hook and use pins instead. That way you can adjust the top hook easier.Thanks for watching David!
The lower set of pins are larger to allow the locking mechanism to be more efficient. I have the same rural king cat 1 quick hitch and a little tip when hooking up different implements is to have your top link free so as you back into hook up you can get the right angle do to different styles of implements. Hope this might help a little.
I have been thinking of one of those quick hitches. Glad it worked for the splitter. How does the locust burn in the stove? Is it an even burn and give off good heat? Also, any update on the wood consumption excitement? Great video, thanks for the idea and for sharing. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎉
Yeah I was thinking about getting one too and my parents knew that lol. I love burning locust. Always have hot coals still in the morning and good heat. As far as the wood consumption, it is better this year but still not where it can/will be when I get the rest of the windows changed and more insulation. Thanks for watching buddy I hope all is well with you! Happy New Year! 🎉
Harbor Freight has the same one for $80 after coupon. I love my Quick Hitch! They are all made at the same Wuhan Hitch Company! The top hook is long enough for QH compatible equipment. I bush hog with a heavy 6ft Titan that weighs 800 lbs, 20 acres of rough Tennessee pasture and my QH is fine!
You can't beat these Quick hitches man. Saves so much time and effort! And even better that the cheap ones are just as good as the expensive ones! Thanks for watching buddy!
I bought it love your videos please keep them coming
Hey thanks a lot Lance! 👍😃🚜
My Harbor freight Quick Hitch and I supose most other similar Chinese Hitches do not require the lower catches to be in the open condition because they are spring to open when the weight of the hitch pin comes down on them . I suggest first adjust the hitch to connect properly then disconnect and try not lifting the release handles to see if you can truly connect without leaving the tractor seat or having to reach back to release the locking catches. My sholders and neck do not function comfortably reaching back from a seated position and getting off of the tractor is not necessary.
Great video and content!
Hey thank you!
Cool nice 😎
Older implements some don't fit but some mods makes it work better than nothing
Js
Nice vid 👍🏆🙏
Thanks Richard! This is an old video but the quick hitch still comes in handy 👍
I bought 3 pairs of straight bushings from Farm and Fleet for $12. There is no need for the shouldered high priced bushing.
That's interesting.. any problems with any attachments having too much play or falling off?
@@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse Never had a problem. Just have to put a lunch pin in the hole to keep the bushing on. A roll pin or old bolt would work. There's no way for the impliment to fall off.
Very interesting.. never thought about that 👍👍
Do you have a video of hooking up your brush hog mower? I'm having issues getting mine connected to the quick hitch
No Chris I don't think I do. What issues are you having?
Where you able to have the backhoe on with out taking the quick hitch off on the frame mounted backhoe?
No not the quick hitch just the 3 point arms 👍
Hey buddy Adrian Mallard Here in NC WITH.... MALLARDS MINI HEREFORD FARM...I wanted to say hello to Another..... Mallard.....who knows maybe we are kin...anyway nice video. I just picked up me one from Harbor freight and I really like it..its on my. KIOTI... DK4710 SE CAB.... Thanks again..
Hey Adrian! Glad you sent us a message. Sounds like you have a nice farm and a nice tractor 🚜
Hey bud and thanks Im sure you have a nice place also just 10 acres. Im really just getting started been rolling round bales of hay for 6 years lol those days are over.. but these quick hitches are Awesome...
I hear that lol.. yeah the quick hitches are handy tools
Nice! You will like it much better, once you get it all squared away. Some implements may need some mods. Good present to get!
Hey thanks Kap! I had never seen a quick hitch until I started watching your videos. Ever since then I have wanted one. Thanks for watching man!
Nice quick hitch install-demo. The log splitter works good. Happy new year to you and your family
Thanks Jackie! Happy New Year to you buddy!
My HF quick hitch wont work because lower opening where lift arms slide in isnt wide as top link opening..is yours same width on top link and bottom attach points
good job on explaining the quick hitch. I have seen other videos talk about them but never explained them. Now I know what it is.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video Joey! I figured there were some people out there who have never seen one used before. I hadn't seen them until a year ago. They are very nice to have. Happy New Year buddy!
How wide is opening for lift arms,,Harbor freight one i bought openings are only one inch at bottom which is too narrow,,top link is correct width but bottom is way too narrow'
Nice work man! That quick hitch is awesome, I need to put that on my wish list haha! Great looking firewood, that splitter sure works nice. Take care buddy, stay dry!
As much as we use our tractors and switch implements around it's worth it. Happy New Year buddy!
Mallard 5 Farmhouse your right about that! Sure would be handy. Happy New year to you as well!
Thanks. I’ve been wondering about this model since the price is so good.
No problem Kevin! They are well made. In another video I was using it to skid logs.
Awesome! Love it! Great Christmas gift from your dad and mom!! BTW, I enjoy your music too. TFS
Hey thanks Elaine! Glad you like the music too 👍
Good video. If only those (any) log splitters were that fast.
Thanks Dave! Yeah that log splitter is so slow but man it does come in handy.. especially with elm
I saw a video that says you don't need to open those latches to hook up your implement because they are spring loaded and you can just back into it and they will hook up. Haven't tried it yet but i will.
Good video man
You are correct! I didn't know that at the time but yes you don't need to open them up to hook up. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching buddy!
What is the model number of your tractor?
I have the 2015 LS XR 4046 tractor and am seriously thinking about getting the Quick Hitch from Harbor Freight because there is no Rule King close by and from what I can tell they look a lot alike.
I have a XR 4040. I would buy a quick hitch from Harbor Freight. They look really similar to the ones from Rural King and may even be made by the same manufacturer. 👍🇺🇸
@@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse thank you.
God bless.
Jerry McKelvey
You'll really like this. I got basically the same thing when i got john deere last spring. These are so nice.
That's pretty neat! I love mine that's for sure
Hello Mallard, That quick hitch looks identicle to a Harbor Freight QH. There are couple of videos on the modification of the top hook as it doesn't stick out far enough to allow some impliments to hook up with binding on the bolt heads used to hold the hook on the QH..
Hey Dave! I'll have to look into them. So far there isn't an attachment that I can't hook up too but some are tough .
Great Set up. If I burnt more wood, I would for sure get that kind of setup.
It sure helps me save time and get a nice big wood pile quicker. Thanks for watching!
The bottom latches are spring-loaded. No need to unlock when hooking up, just back up and lift.
You are absolutely right! I never even thought about that. Thanks Chuck! 👍
Nice gift , mom and dad did a great job ! It almost looked like you had mud on your boots? Lol the rain has been redicious nice to see some outdoor action thanks for sharing.
Haha I had a bunch of mud on me by the time I was done . I just gave up waiting on a dry day because I got to get stuff done. Happy New Year Dave!
Looks like the same one I bought in Harbor Freight about 5 years ago, works great. No Rural King nearby in NW New Jersey. Log splitter looks awesome!
You ain't kidding. These quick hitches are great! Log splitter comes in handy too. Thanks for watching!!
It will work great for you with a little practice and see what it will do in the directions! You will enjoy it for sure. I’ll be in touch with you later. Thanks for sharing with us.
It's going to be a big time saver Fred. Happy New Year buddy!
How's she goin'? Atta Go CJ!! Great gift!!! You know I just bought the same hitch here in Canada at Princess Auto, the cheapest place I could find a hitch and it costs $339. And the adapter bushings are $32 per set!!! So to me, you got a great deal!! Take care!!!
Hey Mike that's great you got a quick hitch! You'll love it! Too bad you couldn't find one a little cheaper. Take care and enjoy buddy 👍🚜
I just picked up a Harbor Freight QH which I think is the same. Around $80. After poking around Tractor Time with Tim's website I saw a top hook for sale that fixes that one complaint you mention. A friend of mine removed his top hook and welded a block to the back to extend it. I just spent the money. You can look up TOP HOOK FOR CAT 1 QUICK HITCH by SMA on Amazon and check it out for yourself should you ever run into "the problem". I'm going to do a video on it pretty soon. Really enjoying the channel and glad to see it growing.
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know about that top hook. I'm going to see if I run into any problems with the one I have now but at least I'll know what to do. I just subbed to your channel, it looks really cool. Happy New Year buddy!
I hadn't every seen the quick hitch used before. That seems really nice though! Great gift idea! Going vertical with the splitter is definitely a back-saver!
That's pretty cool that you've never seen one used before! Makes it all worthwhile to me. And you got that right about vertical being a back saver. Happy New Year buddy!
Hey there, how's she goin'? That was some deal on the Quick Hitch!!! Never saw one for that cheap, even in the States!!! I tried my splitter in the upright position and other than it making it easier to put the rounds on it, I was more comfortable with it in the horizontal position. Hope the hitch works out for ya and Happy New Year!!!
Hey Mike! Yeah it was a great deal. I had a guy tell me he got his for $75 from Harbor Freight. I'm the same as you, I like the horizontal position better but for those big logs I'll go vertical lol. Happy New Year buddy!
These quick hitches defiantly need to be modified for a nice tight cat 1 fit but I also have modified several attachments to fit the hitch as well. All it takes is a welder and cut off wheel. The wood chipper was the worst but it still only took a couple of hours to make right after thinking about the setup first.
Yeah I'm guessing I'm going to have to modify my brush hog, just haven't had time to mess with it yet. Hopefully it won't be too bad
Get a bushing spacer for your top hook so you don’t induce a lot of play in the hook. Most tractor supply stores sell them for a CAT I.
Thats a good idea! Thanks Thomas and thanks for watching buddy!
Hey CJ, very nice explanation on the QH! Yeah for that price even if you have a little mods to do it's still cheap! Happy New Years!
Thanks John! I think it's going to work out for me. Happy New Year buddy!
Looks like a winner! Take care.
I think so too Mark. I think it's going to work great with the brush hog too. Thanks for watching!
Im sure by now you discovered you should use class 3 top link bushings as well as the class three lift pin bushings
No sir I havent.. these bushings fit all my attachments
No
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and your family Chris!
Why is the opening so large compared to the peg size? The log splitter is a class 1 pin right? So why is the easy attachment bigger, shouldn’t it be a class 1 too? I seen other videos that have the same issues with the pin size.
Me and my other RUclips tractor buddies were talking about this same thing the other day,and none of us could answer this question either. The only thing I have figured out since I made this video is that it's easier if you get rid of the bolts on your top hook and use pins instead. That way you can adjust the top hook easier.Thanks for watching David!
Mallard 5 Farmhouse that makes sense thanks
Wish I could help more!
The lower set of pins are larger to allow the locking mechanism to be more efficient. I have the same rural king cat 1 quick hitch and a little tip when hooking up different implements is to have your top link free so as you back into hook up you can get the right angle do to different styles of implements. Hope this might help a little.
Thanks Justin! I do the same thing with my top link. I also use pins to move the top hook around instead of the bolts. Saves some time 👍
Looks good to me. Also better than an axe!
It sure is better than an axe Tim lol. Happy New Year!
Happy new year! Buddy!!
This wouldn’t have been a good lifesaver when I had my kubota. Switching implements was always difficult.
Yep switching implements is always a fight kinda like fixing up an old house if you know what I mean lol. Happy New Year buddy!
Try adjusting your lower 3 pt links down if you have room on the adjuster. That should take care of your height issue.
I will try that. Hopefully they can get down that far. Thanks for watching
I have been thinking of one of those quick hitches. Glad it worked for the splitter. How does the locust burn in the stove? Is it an even burn and give off good heat? Also, any update on the wood consumption excitement? Great video, thanks for the idea and for sharing. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎉
Yeah I was thinking about getting one too and my parents knew that lol. I love burning locust. Always have hot coals still in the morning and good heat. As far as the wood consumption, it is better this year but still not where it can/will be when I get the rest of the windows changed and more insulation. Thanks for watching buddy I hope all is well with you! Happy New Year! 🎉
One of the hottest burning woods
Harbor Freight has the same one for $80 after coupon. I love my Quick Hitch! They are all made at the same Wuhan Hitch Company! The top hook is long enough for QH compatible equipment. I bush hog with a heavy 6ft Titan that weighs 800 lbs, 20 acres of rough Tennessee pasture and my QH is fine!
You can't beat these Quick hitches man. Saves so much time and effort! And even better that the cheap ones are just as good as the expensive ones! Thanks for watching buddy!
Great video CJ. I'd say the guys tearing them up are just too hard on them it's only a Class 1 hitch. Happy New year's neighbor. 👍👍
Thanks Jake! I agree with you completely. A little care and finesse goes a long way. Happy New Year to you too buddy!
nice
You got that right Eddie. It makes my day easier lol. Thanks for watching
Do you have a link for the quick hitch?
Sure do! www.ruralking.com/category-1-quick-hitch-14116000?gclid=CjwKCAjwscDpBRBnEiwAnQ0HQIf8To1O_HQY9Yce0GLJmQZ0SAEc5py8HUr3LfXcwWwVA-DBhP-7MBoCc6cQAvD_BwE
Thanks cj
@@dhoop688 no problem!👍
Your Hydro, hpse longer . like the video .
Hey thanks! And thanks for watching! Happy New Year!
Very nice tractor what kind is it
it is a LS XR 4040 👍
@@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse I'm in the process of trying to buy and LS25
Nice man! Hope it all works out for you!
@@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse I am in Alabama where are you at
@@lancetucker4518 we are in Ohio