Re: Re: Fast Hitch question's on implement prong width size

Posted by dick on February 19, 2003 at 08:04:22 from (67.31.149.47):

In Reply to: Re: Fast Hitch question's on implement prong width size posted by Hugh MacKay on February 19, 2003 at 02:29:22:

Ray, Hugh's information agrees with what I know about the Fast Hitch. I think it might be useful to add a little bit about how the Fast Hitch compares to the 3-point system (which for better or worse ended up being the "standard").

The SPACING of the 2-point Fast Hitch matches that of the Category I 3-point system, which calls for a 26" spacing between the lower attachments (not the 28" which your post talks about). Note that this is NOT centerline-to-centerline of the lower hitch arms, but is the maximum spacing that the implement is supposed to occupy; i.e., an implement's hitch is should have a maximum of 26" between bare pin on one side and bare pin on the other. If it exceeds 26" by much, it's not going to work with the Fast Hitch system because the Fast Hitch doesn't have any side-to-side flexibility.

This is frequently a problem when buying 3-point implements for use on a Fast Hitch tractor, particularly if the implement's 3-point attachment was homemade. I've twice bought items whose spacing was too wide, and I've seen a number of comments about others who've had similar experiences on this board.

The limit on Category I is supposed to be 45 Hp. Category II comes in two flavors, one preserves the 26" spacing and the other goes to the 32" spacing between the lower attachments. The original intent MAY have been to limit the 26" spacing to 65 Hp. and rate the 32" spacing for up to 95 Hp., and the twisting consideration you mention would PROBABLY enter into this, but I can't be very definitive about it. You might want to look at "3-Point Specs" under "Research & Info" on the left side of your screen for more information. Adapters to mate the 26" Fast Hitch to the 32" 3-point are available, but some caution is probably warranted in how much power should be applied to these.

Hope this is helpful, and not just confusing.

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