[Nelson]

Finally bit the bullet and got a Speedco Quick Hitch.I'm now in the process of converting everything over. I have kicked myself for procrastinating several times this week-end, hooking up has never been this good. :good2:
Bought it at Orschelins a farm store much like TSC or Farm Fleet here in mid Missouri. As usual the initial cost isn't too bad until you start adding the little bits (adapters) up. at $26 a pair it grows quickly.

 

[Kennyd]

You will LOVE it!

Here is the best price for adapters anywhere: http://www.agsupplyonline.com/QUICK-HITCH-ADAPTER-KIT-CAT-1-3_p_692.html

 

[RandyM]

Yup, quick hitches pay for themselves in short order. You'll wonder why you waited sooooooo long.

 

[mjncad]

Kenny:

That's the same price I paid for my adapters at the local Ace of all places.

I wouldn't be without a QH.

 

[dellwas]

I've got a Speeco too, absolutley love it...

 

[Nelson]

Well I pulled a good one and conned a machinist friend into making me 2 pr of adapters out of some scrap stainless steel 2" shaft. :thumbup1gif: These will be used on my carry all and hitch bar. Stainless steel is the metal of choice where I work and there is always plenty of bent or worn shafting.

 

[Kennyd]

Well I pulled a good one and conned a machinist friend into making me 2 pr of adapters out of some scrap stainless steel 2" shaft. :thumbup1gif: These will be used on my carry all and hitch bar. Stainless steel is the metal of choice where I work and there is always plenty of bent or worn shafting.

Awesome! Need pictures of those babies ASAP:thumbup1gif:

 

[Nelson]

Won't have them until after Thursday. His 3 day / week work schedule.

 

[Nelson]

Kennyd, here are the stainless adapters I had made. We only put one hole in them for a split pin. I have two sets from Speedco if the need for the second hole arises. Notice the remains of a keyway in the edge of one.

 

[Nelson]

Here is picture of the quick hitch itself. I'm using pins with hair pin clips instead of bolts to hold the center hook on, at least until all my empliments are converted.

 

[mjncad]

Nelson:

At some point those bushings will be worth more than the implement they're attached to. :laugh:

I use cotter-rings (similar to a keychain ring) for my LandPride's QH hook. The hairpins I was using kept popping out from vibration.

 

[Nelson]

A person needs to make one to realize what they really cost. It took over an hour to do the lathe work. Now I will admit that my friend is particular which makes him slow and stainless steel is somewhat different to machine. If you value your/ his time the $26.00 or so that TSC is getting is a bargain. The $11.00 that agsupplyonline gets is almost stealing on our part. I'm up at this time of the morning to go "pay" him -- 1/2 doz donuts.

 

[Kennyd]

Kennyd, here are the stainless adapters I had made. We only put one hole in them for a split pin. I have two sets from Speedco if the need for the second hole arises. Notice the remains of a keyway in the edge of one.

You will have the sexiest bushings around:lol:

 

[RandyM]

I am completely envious. Be sure to watch your attachments closely, as they will dissapear just for the bushings. :laugh:

 

[Nelson]

I am completely envious. Be sure to watch your attachments closely, as they will dissapear just for the bushings. :laugh:

Hopefully they will just ask me for a couple instead of putting out the effort to take the whole thing.

 

[Nelson]

While on a short vacation into Iowa I stopped at the Farm King Supply in W Burlington on a whim. I was looking for some 7/16" x 1 1/2" split pins for my Stainless steel QH adapters. I didn't find any split pins but I did find some QH adapters at $19.99 + $1.40 sales tax. Now if I figure delivery cost, lets see 3 nights motel, 12 meals, entertainment for the wife ( shopping ) these will most likely be around $400.00 for the pr..:cray: