Imatch compatible measurements

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56FordGuy

Discussion Starter · Apr 18, 2012

I see a lot of references to IMatch compatible implements. What measurements work with the IMatch?

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stone7

· #2 · Apr 18, 2012

I don't know if this is accurate. I'm researching this also.

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Is it true that the iMatch John Deere is not available,
circa April 2012? Not available until June?

And has there been a redesign? Can someone illustrate
the difference between the older one and the new design?

I don't know anything about the older design or the new one.

Thanks.

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mjncad

· #3 · Apr 18, 2012

The old iMatch has a fixed top hook, while the new iMatch is like my LandPride with an adjustable top hook.

http://www.landpride.com/products/87/qh15-series-quick-hitches

There has been much debate on the merits of fixed versus adjustable top hooks. I'm not opening that can of worms.

robpm

· #4 · Apr 18, 2012

mjncad,

Was your Landpride less expensive than the iMatch? I got a price from a dealer the other day and the Landpride price he gave me was much more expensive than the iMatch.

stone7

· #5 · Apr 18, 2012

How much is the iMatch, is it $291?

Landpride QH15

What is the distance, dimension, between the two bottom hooks?
On the iMatch or otherwise.

Kennyd

· #6 · Apr 18, 2012

56FordGuy said:
I see a lot of references to IMatch compatible implements. What measurements work with the IMatch?

Look here: ASAE Standard S278.6

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Zebrafive

· #7 · Apr 18, 2012

Questions Kennyd

Kennyd said:
Look here: ASAE Standard S278.6

Do you have the standards for CAT 2 Quick Hitch?

Also in your link they mention a "delta" style quick hitch. What is that?

Kennyd

· #8 · Apr 18, 2012

Zebrafive said:
Do you have the standards for CAT 2 Quick Hitch?

Also in your link they mention a "delta" style quick hitch. What is that?

Here you go: http://www.farmstar.com/product/quickhit.html

And

http://www.deltahook.com/

Fran_K

· #9 · Apr 18, 2012

This obviously is a populat topic around here. One I have no intrest in, just some observations

The implement generally will have to stand up by itself. Some rear blades have a leg and pin assembly, the boom pole sure won't stand up by itself and weighs less than the plate to mount it to in the above link. The sicle bar mower attaches to the tractor without a top link and has it's own toplink and a few pages of instructions on how to set it up for the tractor. My scarafier won't stand up on it's own but it hangs well. A round bale spear probably would work if you had a platform to park it on but the pins would basically be on the ground otherwise. These devices add weight and move the implement to the rear so make sure you understand the part in your tractor manual about moving the implement all the way up and down before leaving a parked position and check for binding and pto shaft seperation. It isn't three point but the mx10 mower is labeled as to the pto shaft end to draw bar hole dimention, most likely an industry standard depending on 540 or 1000.

By all means get this type of device modify your stuff to fit it if you want to. hooking stuff to just plain category two balls and a top link isn't that bad. There is also the multiple tractor and just move your body technique. After a while you learn what to put under in so it can be leveraged around.

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Ericfap

· #10 · Apr 18, 2012

Kennyd said:
Look here: ASAE Standard S278.6

I don't know how good these quick hitches are at Harbor Freight but they are on sale for $99.00 + change and plus shipping. They say $6.99 shipping. I don't know if that price is also for this item or not. You guys may know if they will work or not. Just thought I would pass it along to help save a few bucks.

3-Point Quick Hitch - 27-1/2" Clearance
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Description

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Fits most category 1 tractors
Four position draw pin adjustments
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Meets ASAE specifications
Max weight capacity: 2000 lbs., dependent on the tractor's hitch capacity
Includes pins and clips. Inside clearance: 27-1/2"
Draw pin adjustments: 18", 19", 20" and 21"
Overall dimensions: 30" W x 24" H
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Specifications
Name 3-Point Quick Hitch - 27-1/2" Clearance
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Johndeere3720

· #11 · Apr 19, 2012

I think that Deere wanted to make their imatch more compatible with more implements but in this it almost abandoned the true QH standards making it so implement manufacturers have "free range" for the vertical attachment point of their 3 point implements. I personally have an "old style" imatch with the welded on top hook and when I build and sell implements they all are required to meet the QH standard of the "old style" imatch. Basically, now that Deere doesn't have the solid top hook on the imatch the standards for QH implements will not be as limiting for implement manufacturers and will likely make it easier for Deere dealers to sell implements as it gives them a wider range of implements that will now fit the new imatch so you can get a tiller with the pin up a little higher and the sales man will say, "yeah, and it will fit your imatch" (with the adjustment of the top hook).

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56FordGuy

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 19, 2012

Kennyd said:
Look here: ASAE Standard S278.6

Thanks! That's exactly what I needed.

For the record, I don't have an IMatch, nor do I intend to purchase one. I build implements every so often though, and would like them to be compatible.

Zebrafive

· #13 · Apr 19, 2012

fran...k. said:
This obviously is a populat topic around here. One I have no intrest in, just some observations

The implement generally will have to stand up by itself. Some rear blades have a leg and pin assembly, the boom pole sure won't stand up by itself and weighs less than the plate to mount it to in the above link. The sicle bar mower attaches to the tractor without a top link and has it's own toplink and a few pages of instructions on how to set it up for the tractor. My scarafier won't stand up on it's own but it hangs well. A round bale spear probably would work if you had a platform to park it on but the pins would basically be on the ground otherwise. These devices add weight and move the implement to the rear so make sure you understand the part in your tractor manual about moving the implement all the way up and down before leaving a parked position and check for binding and pto shaft seperation. It isn't three point but the mx10 mower is labeled as to the pto shaft end to draw bar hole dimention, most likely an industry standard depending on 540 or 1000.

By all means get this type of device modify your stuff to fit it if you want to. hooking stuff to just plain category two balls and a top link isn't that bad. There is also the multiple tractor and just move your body technique. After a while you learn what to put under in so it can be leveraged around.

The MX10 Mower must be a pull type. Shaft end to drawbar pin hole measurement is a std for PTO speed so PTO shaft joint will live during turns.

mjncad

· #14 · Apr 19, 2012

robpm said:
mjncad,

Was your Landpride less expensive than the iMatch? I got a price from a dealer the other day and the Landpride price he gave me was much more expensive than the iMatch.

The LP isn't cheap; but I've had mine a few years now, and have no idea what the current price is.

56FordGuy said:
Thanks! That's exactly what I needed.

For the record, I don't have an IMatch, nor do I intend to purchase one. I build implements every so often though, and would like them to be compatible.

I always try to make my implements/modifications compatible for use with or without QH equipped tractors.

bcs valiant

· #15 · May 14, 2013

Imatch hook positions

Hi there,

anm trying to work out the number of position for the hook six or nine and what are the distances from the lower hook to the top in inches. Can anyone help?

pcabe5

· #16 · May 15, 2013

Kennyd said:
Look here: ASAE Standard S278.6

No worky.

Kennyd

· #17 · May 15, 2013

pcabe5 said:
No worky.

I know, and I can't find a suitable replacement. I even tried contacting the webmaster several time with no replies.

This is the best I can offer you for now: http://www.greentractortalk.com/for...nt-hitch-vs-category-1-three-point-hitch.html

56FordGuy

Discussion Starter · #18 · May 15, 2013

Got it!

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dieselshadow

· #19 · May 15, 2013

The measurements were provided in post #2 :think: :read: :lol:

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RShrimp

· #20 · May 30, 2013 (Edited)

stone7 said:
I don't know if this is accurate. I'm researching this also.

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Is it true that the iMatch John Deere is not available,
circa April 2012? Not available until June?

And has there been a redesign? Can someone illustrate
the difference between the older one and the new design?

I don't know anything about the older design or the new one.

Thanks.

These measurements seem correct. I would only add that you need a minimum of 4 inches clearance under the top link pin for the hook to fit under. (Some implements have a welded in cross brace under the top pin and that brace needs to be at least 4 inches (5 would be better) from the bottom of the top pin.)

I had to move this brace down on my box blade to make it work with my IMatch.

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