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I work for a John Deere dealer and we're also a dealer (to some extent) for Heavy Hitch products - they're in Winona, MN less than an hour from our store. As our stock runs low we buzz over and grab a few units at a time where I get to see the whole process. It's a rather small outfit of 10-20 people with a crazy output of like 80 some hitches a day. The steel (always 1/4"+ thick) is brought in fresh from an American supplier and they work hard to keep them rust-free while they cut the square tube & flat stock to size and weld together before they get a real good powder coating treatment. They're a little spendy but seem awesome, again we sell them right beside our John Deere implements and they're a step above in some ways. Just wish they had Ford blue haha
The heavy hitch is clearly a better product. That "trim" around the receiver opening is called a "boss" and it reinforces the opening to prevent distortion from the stresses of turning with a load. It's more expensive, but worth it. If you are using this for work/job related purposes a break down can cost you far more than the "savings" you enjoyed. If you are using this for only occasional, fairly light, DIY work it probably wouldn't make a difference in 20 years.
Something I am currently mulling over for all of these non-PTO attachments. If I am concerned only with price and performance, not buy in america. Wouldn't I be better off buying the cheap version, comparing to the better versions, and modifying it? That boss is something I could easily add with some scrap steel and a welder. Tractor Supply sells a precut weld on reinforcement collar for 2 inch receiver hitches, for 7$. I just ordered some clamp on pallet forks nad was going to just use some steel bar to add some of the reinforcements I saw in brands that cost 100-200$ more. I might even go crazy and make my own subsoiler because it looks like I could probably make one with some flat bar. Some things like a box blade seem too ambitious for me to DIY but to my original question, it seems a welder solves most of the problems with the cheap stuff.
I made my own hitch from stuff I had laying around. Tested it last week pulling stumps and gave it everything the tractor had. It passed the test with ease.
On your bucket hitch it needs a chain going from the top of the bucket at each corner to the hitch. I use a chain binder to take the weight. I have used this system for at least 40 years with no problems. My hitch is very similar to the one you show except I have two chain hooks welded to the sides. If you need a picture let me know. I use the hitch for moving trailers around but it's also handy to throw a sling around and lift things. I would highly recommend buying this hitch but you need to instal it like you have shown but it needs the hooks and chained to the top of the bucket to take the weight. It's fast easy and very handy. Thank you for a great video.
I had the same thought about the chain supports. Additionally, it wouldn't be a bad idea to clamp some heavy bar stock across the bottom lip of the loader bucket to distribute the load before clamping on the clamp on adapter, at least if you'll be picking up something particularly heavy. My poor old Massey's bucket isn't straight along any edge or plane from decades of less than cautious use. For want of a cab with A/C and a hydrostatic transmission, I finally broke down and bought a brand new Kubota. Nothing but a couple of scratches on the bottom of the bucket so far and I never want the bottom of the bucket so bent down that it looks like a pouting child. (I know tractors are meant to be used but it's so new we're still in the honeymoon phase. 😄)
I got the black amazon 3 point hitch. Got it for 62$ or thereabouts out the door. Definitely worth it instead of home made. Woulda took me more time and money in material than I'd have had in the Amazon one. Got it to put a center buster plow for digging potatos. Welded a piece of 2 inch square tube for a hitch tongue onto the plow. Works great, seems plenty strong for a mini tractor. May also make it to where i can stick a single bottom 12 inch turnplow blade on it if i can figure out a way to get it set up right so that it's closer to the tire for proper plowing.
I agree…yes, heavy hitch is more expensive, but…it’s also much, much better quality!! It’s worth the extra AND, as you noted. It supports an American manufacturer which is priceless!! Great review!!
I just purchased one of these from Titan attachments, but it also has the brackets on each side to accommodate a total of 8-41lbs suit case weights. Got it off their site and it was $139 shipped to my door. Couldn’t find a better price anywhere for that type of receiver with the suit case weight holders.Only complaint so far is the 2” receiver is actually about 2 1/4” so there is some slop there, I’m just going to weld some sims on my hitch sometime since it stays with my tractor anyway.
I built my own, based on the heavy hitch and added a spot for 5 42lb universal suitcase weights on each side of the upright for loader work. I had about 50 bucks in materials and a couple hours cutting and welding. I then made forks that will ride on the suitcase weight bracket. I also added a 2.5” ball on the top of the upright for moving gooseneck trailers. I added a weld on grab hook above the receiver for more versatility. I couldn’t buy the one I wanted, so I made my own and turned my bx into a much more versatile machine. I also made various receiver implements, such as a single tooth ripper, potato plow, etc. the weights allow it to engage the ground faster
I’d like to see some pics and learn more because I thinking the same. I have plenty of steel laying around and love fabbing stuff! Anyway we can catch up offline and discuss?
Kind of late to the party, but thought I’d add my 2¢. I bought a Heavy Hitch, mainly because I use it with a bunch of 2” attachments. A ripper plow, potato plow, toolbar, and hopefully one day a back blade (Heavy Hitch of course). I don’t think the Amazon version would survive that kind of use. “Buy once, cry once.”
I prefer to pay more up-front to buy the superior product, but there of course is a limit to how much more one would be willing to pay, because improvements in quality and function tend to exhibit diminishing returns after a certain point
I just picked up an old hitch off an f-150. Bought 3 ft of 2x2x1/4 tubing and 2 lift pins and paint. A little welding and paint ...looks good and as strong as I will ever need
I built one myself our of scap steel I had in my shop years ago and used it to move our 40" horse trailer around for years I still have it although the trailer and the tractor are long gone.
Hi Ed, I liked your video comparing the heavy hitch to the Amazon one. Heavy Hitch has a factory in a small town north of La Crosse, Wis. They also have a plant and distribution center in Winona, Minn. I ordered my Heavy Hitch on line tooth bar, 70# weights and bushings, drove to Winona to pick them up. I couldn’t be happier as we made it a day trip and am very happy with the Heavy Hitch products. I bought a Kubota Q O15 Knick hitch from my dealer and everything fit perfect . Never had any problems. Worth the price.
Well done Ed, its really good to see unbiased product comparisons. I ended up with a Countyline brand with the gooseneck ball on top, it has moved some very heavy trailers with good results. I also welded a hitch sleeve to it to store different hitches for different trailers. One a triple ball rotating and the other without a ball for moving carted implements.
Very nice! You're the 2nd one to mention the Countyline with gooseneck ball. I haven't seen it (don't need it) but sounds interesting. Thanks for watching. -Ed
I support American made products as much as I can, when I can find them. However I bought the Amazon hitch because I just don't use it very often, maybe once a year to pull a huge yard roller. The Amazon hitch was modified to fit in my Speeco quick hitch by adding a small section of iron pipe over each 3 point pin. It works perfectly for me. Really like your videos, keep up the good work!
I have the heavy hitch that is a weight rack. I load it up for ballast. Ken at Bolt On Hooks makes a replacement top hook for the HF quick hitch that makes it compatible with most 3PT equipment
@@MyClutteredGarage I missed your live stream with Ken last night! (dinner time here) He's a great guy and helped me out more than once. I love working with US small companies! I had the pleasure of meeting up with Tom Doxsee - one of the founders of Artillian a few years ago, another small USA company - he actually helped me load my fork frame into my car! (BTW - Artillian is located at the Curtis Cab facility...)
I just bought me one if the amazon hitch. I am planning on making a ballast out of it for my bx1880. I have saw it done on youtube, somewhere. They built a wooden form around it and pins and laid the concrete to it. For my bx1880, I think it will do fine. This video is what I needed to see. The cheaper option, for now, is all I need but may go with the other, someday. GOD Bless.
Ken bolt-on has a different hook that has a off set to it that will space the top hook out and fix that issue. I bought one for my front loader 3pt adapter plate
Im just about to buy one of those hitches for my new JD 650 but I want the one that has the bars for holding suitcases weights and compatible for a quick hitch. And yes, Id like the quick hitch I dont need to replace the pins with bigger ones. This video pointed that out thanks !
I bought a receiver hitch/weight holder from Titan attachments for around $130. I did have to add on tabs to make the top link taller to work on my quick hitch, but so far it's worked great
your thoughts are good, but i would consider the hitch that you can use to move both a bumper pull, and goose neck trailer. i would think that it would work with your quick hitch also because of the way it mounts on the back of the frame.
I have a heavy hitch with offset design for adding weights. I have 4 70 & 4 41 pound weights for a total of 440 plus the hitch to close to 500 pounds of weight with that you are starting to get mild lawn marks. I think the strong Heavy Hitch is the real deal. I wouldn’t deal with the China made one. If you really need to save money don’t buy any and see where that gets you Ed. I have many Heavy Hitch products and am very happy with all. No complaints!
Another great video and here earlier today just painted a trailer Hitch adapter for my tractor L38 kubota. Its probably about 70 lbs , I built it myself out of heavy gauge 2in tubing. Wish I could show you a video of it. Once again tks ole buddy
Your video was exactly what I needed to make a decision with the heavy hitch. I purchased the cheap Amazon hitch but wouldn’t fit on my JD quick hitch and I don’t want to remove that. It maybe expensive but not as much as JD. Thank you.
I'm all about buying American but will admit I own and use the amazon one. Have moved everything from my utility trailer to my 26' camper (7000lb) to pulling my friends truck out of the mud and have zero complaints. Don't get me wrong I love America (retired military) but am not making a living with the hitch so went for the lower cost with no regrets.
I just bought some bath towels from Red Clay Farms. Made in America from cotton grown on their farm in Alabama. I like it be supportive, but $50 each is not practical.
There are other receivers available between those two cost points. For example, Titan sells one for less than a $100. Like you pointed out, if you are using a quick hitch, you should purchase a receiver that will fit the quick hitch. In my opinion, $250 for a receiver hitch is way too high for a product so simple to build. Likewise, $67 dollars including shipping is too cheap to expect a 100 percent satisfactory product. You showed both ends of the spectrum, which makes for the most helpful video. If a cheap product is good enough to get the job done, I typically keep it. I purchased two Harbor Freight portable garages, after I watched your video on putting one up. But the boxes are still sitting in my garage unopened. I got them on sale for $160 each. Keep doing what you are doing. I enjoy your videos.
QUICK HITCH: I have the same Quick Hitch from Harbor Freight. Unless you're pulling a fertilizer wagon or something down the road where safety plays a bigger part then GET RID OF THE HOOK BOLTS!! This hitch works for everything I need for it to including moving around a car trailer and ground engaging implements with no problem using hitch pins in the top hook. And most of the time I only use 1 hitch pin in the top hook/top hole and it fits everything. If you take those bolts out you can quickly adapt it to any implement (width compatible) you have. Pull the pin, remove the hook, connect the hitch to the implement, set the hook back in the closest compatible hole, insert the pin and go to work. Those 2 bolts in the Quick Hitch we're the worst idea ever!
@@MyClutteredGarage admittedly, I’m not moving anything near as heavy as your travel trailer nor do some have the skills and access to scrap material as I do. Thanks for for doing the comparison, I enjoyed the video.
The material cost was free because you took the scrap pieces from your employer. However, you are not calculating the cost of your own personal time per hour to build such a device.
Imagine the cost of the components of a scrap-bin project if you had to buy each piece from a steelyard. You couldn’t buy the parts for a Chinese hitch for what that thing costs on Amazon. I have said for years that a person couldn’t buy the zippers for a sew-it-yourself winter coat for what it costs to buy a beautifully made Chinese coat.
I had just bought one from Amazon and I got it for $42 and it was better than the one you showed . It had square tube where yours had flat stock on the outer pieces
Great job, Ed. I Purchased an Amazon product about a year ago and have had two occasions where I needed to use it briefly. It worked fine. I have the pats easy change so the quick hitch compatibility is not an issue for me. I will note that on the one I Purchased from Amazon, it uses an unusual diameter lynch pin which I have not been able to find at tractor supply or my local hardware store.
@@MyClutteredGarage I suppose that would be a possibility. I think my unit (not exactly the one you have) actually has category 0 pins. I didn't know that when ordering but it makes sense now since they say it will fit a garden tractor.
I bought from Heavy Hitch because I had previously bought their hitch receiver for BX tractor and was very impressed with the quality. Also, I bought with the brackets for suitcase weights which I plan to use for my ballast in place of my box blade.
I have a 3 point hitch adapter for my JD 1025. I am Canadian and bought mine locally and judging from your Heavy Hitch it is very comparable. There isn’t anything I use more with my tractor then my hitch adapter. That said, I did enjoy your video and will tune in for more in the future.
I love my titan implements 3 point receiver. I bought it because it also has a gooseneck ball at the top. I use it to move my 2 gooseneck trailers and utility trailer. I also bought a ripper shank that fits in the receiver. I use to tear thru roots and break up soil. I normally make all that stuff myself but couldn’t buy the material for the cost I paid.
Great Video. I caved and bought the Amazon version before seeing this video, and I would agree. The fit and finish was poor.... but you get what you pay for!! I'm a bit nervous to load a 14' dump trailer full and use it, but no concerns with an empty trailer to move it around!
Hi Ed! Thanks for a great comparison of the two hitch receivers! Years ago I went with a less expensive 3 point hitch sold on Amazon because I didn’t expect to use it that often. And I was right, so it was the right choice for me. That said, I agree with you that we should buy American when we can and it makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
I have the Amazon hitch adapter, and use it on my B2650. I do have to adjust the lower 3-point arms, but I also have Pat's Quick Attach units on the lower arms. We used the adapter this weekend to drag a trailer around that we use to transport the tractor. It worked just fine. The only issue is, as mentioned in the video, it's not quick hitch compatible, so I had to adjust the spacing on the lower arms and that was a pain because I had to set them back when I was done and needed to run the mower deck. Oh well, we can't win them all.
I purchased a similar hitch from Amazon in May 2024 - KYBOLT brand, 'Used like New' from Amazon Warehouse $52.86 + tax, free shipping (new $77.54 list + tax, today). It has the "boss" trim on the receiver end (so not much play) and square steel on all 3 sides of the triangle and a similar vertical square steel from the receiver. Hitch is in Amazon's KYBOLT Store. Seems pretty nice for about $50; I don't need a color coordinated hitch or specifically angled lynch pin holes.
Heavy hitch makes a good product but I cannot justify the cost. Somewhere in between the two you showed, there are decently priced options that are pretty good. Titan for example make a good hitch at a fair price.
Ed you can buy the top hook on amazon that sits out about 3/4 of an inch for about 30 dollars ,that is what I did and it works on every attachment..Good demo of the 2 hitches.......
I bought the cheap one and added a crossmember to adapt it to the quick hitch. Worked out great. I had the HarborFreight quick hitch for a day and took it back. The dimensions were bad. The top hook wasn’t centered between the two lower hooks.
@@MyClutteredGarage I got one from Kubota. I think QH10. It works well, but occasional frustration. It’s tough like everything Kubota makes. I’ve tried to break it but can’t do it.
Thanks for the comparison. Did you know that Bolt On Hooks has a extended top hook for $45.00 for that problem. It extends the hook 5/8" further out than the original one. I have one on my John Deere I-Match quick hitch and it works great!
A front hitch on a quick attach plate is a godsend for moving around everything up to including goosenecks. No need to actually latch em. You can turn them on a dime and repositioning them anyway you want them. Your tractor is a bit undersized for much of that though (mine’s a Kubota MX with lots of ballast).
@@MyClutteredGarage I have a 30 ft gooseneck, a 18 ft utility, a 12 light duty utility, a 12 ft enclosed, a 24 foot enclosed, a jon boat. I'm sure I'm missing one or two. It's makes life sooooo much easier if your land is tree infested and you have obstacles. You can attack a trailer at any any to turn it and then reposition yourself. Also makes turning on the go so much easier. Same principle as those short wheel base yard trucks some freight outfits use. Highly recommended...just make sure you have enough tractor for the trailers...my Kubota MX is borderline on the gooseneck when it has significant tongue weight (and that's with filled tires and 800 lbs of ballast on the 3 point).
The one i got from ruralking has a ball in top for moving goose neck trailers too. And not having a toplink pin is a bad mistake in my opinion its like $2 and will make a difference on how people view the product
Hi Ed! Thanks for a helpful comparison! I still haven't decided on a quick hitch and made my own hitch adapter using a piece from Northern Tool. Think the cost was about $60 total but that was 15 years ago. The B2601 Quick adjust links really make implement hookup easy.
Hi Paul. I like the idea of not needing category 1 pin adapters, so the QH sold by Good Works Tractor might be a good option. Good job fabricating your own hitch adapter!
100% agreed with the Amazon one. I bought one and it stated it was QH compatible, it's not. I did find a workaround though, I strapped it to a 3pt drawbar with large hose clamps so it works. Tip on the QH pins, go get bushings from the tractor supply store, the small one that fits the small pin and the next size up that slips over the smaller bushing, and it fits perfectly.
I bought the Chinese one-off from amazon a year ago and then put it inside a plastic 55-gallon drum for making my rear ballast 3pt weight and its held up good at least for the parts that I can see that are sticking out of the drum
I find I enjoy watching your Videos and I 100% agree with your approach applying reason to buying decisions. Certain things I absolutely will only purchase from American suppliers. Other things just do not fit the need and from time to time there are the Price gouging entrepreneurs or low production(garage Business) that just charge way to much for what you are getting. When I do buy Cheap, I always get an understanding of what to expect, what I may have to do to make it match my needs and what, if any, additional cost will be involved. The Wife and I are both Disabled/Retired and dependent on Social Security so learning how to stretch the ever shrinking buck to its maximum is critical. *I spent the last yr or so scouring for the best priced parts and Knowledge to repair the 4WD on my Kubota BX1500D. The Dealer rattles off as much as $5k or more - Just in parts(depending on what the shop finds. I pulled the Drop Drives to the wheels, pulled the Axles, disconnected the 4wd drive shaft to keep the Tractor somewhat usable and have now ordered the (Less Than) $500.00 in parts actually needed to do the repair. Necessity demands solutions........
Thanks for sharing. You’re right that “necessity demands solutions”, especially when the only other option is “do nothing”. Take care of yourselves! -Ed
I have had the $70 version for a couple of years now. It has worked fine. However, I only use it a few times a year. My only hang up with it was the fact that the hole for the receiver pin was in the wrong location for the receiver to work. I had to drill 2 new holes. I definitely got what I paid for.
For my 2601...my quick hitch is a GWT Speeco Cat 1; my trailer mover is a king cutter with goose neck and reese hitch for towing a trailer, boat or rv trailer; and, for pushing the rv trailer I use a titan attachment v2 receiver hitch plate. They work good. YMMV.
I saw your clamp on receiver hitch and thought I have to have one and I went to Amazon and it was $65, but the same one on eBay is only $50 and still has free shipping.
I'm all for supporting local business but not supporting greed. If it's a reasonable price I'll buy it, if not I'll have to build it. I went to my local salvage yard and bought the steel for the three point hitch and another project for $44 dollars. Just guessing but I'd say half of that was the three point hitch. What gave the Asian hitch more play was thin tube steel. This piece isn't where you want to cut corners. I got the thick metal like what's in the Heavy Hitch, I'll just have to paint it Kubota orange. I want to put a chain bucket holder on this one where I can pull out the amount of chain needed and hook it to a welded hook on the three point hitch. I can avoid cutting the chain incase I need it long. The bucket of chain is $37 for 25' at Harbor Freight. You might like the Pat's Easy Hitch system. It's like a lying woman, size doesn't matter. If a woman tells you that it's time to start worrying. lol
Thanks for your review. I never would have considered that the low cost model wasn't quick hitch width. I have one I bought at Tractor Supply a few years ago, similar construction to the Heavy Hitch model, but I'm pretty sure it's imported as well.
That would be fun, Jon! Hoping you can do that, and of course share the video. Good to see you tonight on your livestream but I was at a friends house and had to duck out.
I purchased the John Deere/Frontier 3pt reciever hitch. Not alot of slop in the tube, but I do wish it had safety chain hooks. I run the Pats Easy Hitch because Im not John Deere/Frontier loyal when it comes to attachments. So I have pin spacings from 24-29".
I enjoyed this thorough comparison. Question - will this 3-pt work without the quick-hitch, or do you need both? Also, one point regarding overseas products. It is true that the manufacturer itself is not American business, however, there are still many other American businesses that still are supported, even when product is made overseas. I used to have a business and could not find an American manufacturer to make my product so I had to get it made overseas. But that product still supported my family, the ports, the truckers, fed ex and usps, warehouses, and retail shops that I sold my products to. So it is not all one or the other. Just wanted to point that out.
You’re definitely right. Many US employees use, deliver, and service overseas products. You can definitely use either of these hitches without the quick hitch. In fact, that would be the only way to use the Amazon sold version. Thanks for your comments and feedback! -Ed
I also try to buy American but not for $200 more. That Amazon model is more than adequate for your tractor capacity. I work hard for my money and have to be more careful with it. Get the extended top hook to solve your fit problem. It's less than $50 and helps with getting the HF QH to fit your attachments. HF QH take cat 2 pins at the bottom unless they've changed in the last few years. Those adapters also widen the attachment out slightly and may allow that hitch to fit.
I got the amazon one because i will probably use it once a year, i havent used it yet! however i wish id seen your video first. i discovered it wasnt quick hitch width between pins after it arrived so went ahead and welded square tube on to extend it, but i wish i hadnt needed to do that and had paid closer attention to the specs.
I landed somewhere in the middle...bought one from Titan Attachments (Item # 191136) back in December for $129 with free shipping. It's orange, 37 lbs, Quick Hitch compatible and sold and labeled as "Made in the USA" so I assume it is. It will only see occasional use moving a utility trailer similar to yours, or a boat trailer. Quality was acceptable but the packaging was non-existent (literally...just UPS labels stuck on the metal). Accordingly, one linch pin was bent and the other was gone, as was the top link pin. They eventually sent me replacements so in the end all was OK.
Great comparison! I’m like you the cheaper one would be fine probably up to 40 hp. Anything over that horsepower the heavy hitch would be much better. I have one from Omni Manufacturing in Minnesota, a subscriber sent it to me and it’s very well built! Take care!
I have the Amazon version. It is a non standard width, which causes problems with alignment to "Pats quick hitch" quick attach. Also, it has metric hardware, standard pins won't fit in the holes. The steel is very thin as well. You may want to spend a few extra bucks and get a hitch that is at least the same width as most standard implements.
I have the Amazon hitch only because of price. Used with kubota bx24 sub compact tractor. Works great on car dolly, landscape trailer and empty dump trailer.
Good Morning Great video as always I am a small farmer here in Upstate N.Y. I Bleed RED WHITE AND BLUE But as you pointed out 3 to 1 is a hard pill to swallow I also try to support the USA BRAND, AND PROUD Of what we make here Just goes to show how bad that China treats their workers As always GODSPEED SIR THANKS AGAIN EDWARD MARTIN
Thanks for you comments, Edward. It's hard for consumers to pass up low prices from overseas, and it's hard for manufacturers to compete. We have to make a conscious decision to support local companies and manufacturers when we can, but that's often not easy. Thanks for watching and here's to a good year for you and your farm! -Ed
As soon as u said quick hitch adaptable I knew wich one I would get that’s the whole point to me to move a trailer faster then getting my truck and move it
.mine is an ebay version very similar to your Amazon type, but it's configured to accept a 2" tube in the top as well. I made a small boom to drop in the top and I've used it to skid logs that were over 1,000 lbs multiple times and it shows no signs of damage. HH is a good product but it's not $250 good, let alone $280. It's $30 worth of steel, 30 min worth of welding, and a powder coat job. I prefer to buy American, but that doesn't mean that I'm willing to GIVE my money away for nothing. If you’re going to charge 4x the cost, your product MUST be a LOT better in very meaningful and measurable ways. For the price of a HH, I can buy the steel, welding rod, grinder , cutoff wheels, square, and a 160 Amp welder, build my own, and still have enough left over to have it powder coated by a local shop.
No Spam, it’s clear you don’t own or have never owned a business.. there’s tons of other cost that go into a product; rent on building, utilities, taxes, employee health care, the list goes on… if you have the ability to make this, great for you, but not every can or wants to do that… I don’t think their making a ton of profit off this… everyone that does not own a business think the business makes silly margins… that’s seldom the case
@@bman6502 Good point. I work in industries where we make hundreds if not thousands of a product every shift. This is likely small scale production from a company with very few employees. Profit per part may be pretty high, but profit per day is what it takes to put food on the table. For a niche product like this, profit per part may need to be high just to justify making the product to begin with. I still prefer to make my own though :)
Amazon now offers a different top hook for the Harbor freight quick hitch that moves the hook away from the bolts two different suppliers 40.$ or 55$ same hook
I own a 3 point receiver bar I bought 4 or 5 years ago from Ebay.com. It was probably made in China. It is heavy built and I only use it to move my utility trailer. It has worked great for me. I own a tooth bar from Heavy Hitch, it is made very well and I would recommend. You buy what you can afford, but you get what you pay for.
I dont have either of those hitches because my tractor is a lot bigger than yours is but if I had a tractor in that size I'd go with the heavy hitch if I was going to buy one. Fortunately for me my cousin is a welder by trade so I had him make me one to fit my cat 2 quick hitch that's on my big tractor, which is a John Deere 6130R. I can move regular trailers and gooseneck trailers with it and have pulled a 14k dump trailer full of fire wood with it. I would suggest having a weld shop give you a quote on making one before you buy one. It might be cheaper or about the same price, and you would be supporting a local business .
Great to know about the clamp on ball limits as I had been considering it for moving a similar sized RV. I've used Pats Easy Hitch for years so I should be good with the 3 pt hookup. Thnx for a covering all the details for us so well.👍
You might want to look at Pat's Quick hitch. It's not as quick and easy as the standard quick but because it is adjustable it will fit quick hitch and non-quick hitch compatible implements and attachments. JGH
Hey Ed Great video once again 👍 I bought the Amazon hitch for the price. After buying the Kubota B2601 my pockets were pretty empty. I am very happy with it so far. I use it to move 3900 lbs camper, 4500 lbs boat and two other trailers so I can cut the grass underneath. Thanks for the very detailed video ☀️😁👍
Hi. I'm not sure about that one. Is that a 4-wheeler / quad? If so, I'd check with a facebook group or forum specific to that Polaris model. Thank you and good luck!
Yes indeed! The Artillian pallet fork base plate has a receiver built in. You can see it here at 1:15. Thanks! th-cam.com/video/umC_NeUOGP4/w-d-xo.html
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I work for a John Deere dealer and we're also a dealer (to some extent) for Heavy Hitch products - they're in Winona, MN less than an hour from our store. As our stock runs low we buzz over and grab a few units at a time where I get to see the whole process. It's a rather small outfit of 10-20 people with a crazy output of like 80 some hitches a day. The steel (always 1/4"+ thick) is brought in fresh from an American supplier and they work hard to keep them rust-free while they cut the square tube & flat stock to size and weld together before they get a real good powder coating treatment. They're a little spendy but seem awesome, again we sell them right beside our John Deere implements and they're a step above in some ways. Just wish they had Ford blue haha
You hooked me on "supporting your home country". I'll be watching all your future content. Thanks!
The heavy hitch is clearly a better product. That "trim" around the receiver opening is called a "boss" and it reinforces the opening to prevent distortion from the stresses of turning with a load. It's more expensive, but worth it.
If you are using this for work/job related purposes a break down can cost you far more than the "savings" you enjoyed.
If you are using this for only occasional, fairly light, DIY work it probably wouldn't make a difference in 20 years.
Thanks "boss". That's an interesting fun fact! Thanks for sharing. -Ed
Something I am currently mulling over for all of these non-PTO attachments. If I am concerned only with price and performance, not buy in america. Wouldn't I be better off buying the cheap version, comparing to the better versions, and modifying it? That boss is something I could easily add with some scrap steel and a welder. Tractor Supply sells a precut weld on reinforcement collar for 2 inch receiver hitches, for 7$.
I just ordered some clamp on pallet forks nad was going to just use some steel bar to add some of the reinforcements I saw in brands that cost 100-200$ more. I might even go crazy and make my own subsoiler because it looks like I could probably make one with some flat bar. Some things like a box blade seem too ambitious for me to DIY but to my original question, it seems a welder solves most of the problems with the cheap stuff.
@@SetitesTechAdventures People who can do stuff for themselves are always better off.
I made my own hitch from stuff I had laying around. Tested it last week pulling stumps and gave it everything the tractor had. It passed the test with ease.
Can’t beat that!
On your bucket hitch it needs a chain going from the top of the bucket at each corner to the hitch. I use a chain binder to take the weight. I have used this system for at least 40 years with no problems. My hitch is very similar to the one you show except I have two chain hooks welded to the sides. If you need a picture let me know. I use the hitch for moving trailers around but it's also handy to throw a sling around and lift things. I would highly recommend buying this hitch but you need to instal it like you have shown but it needs the hooks and chained to the top of the bucket to take the weight. It's fast easy and very handy. Thank you for a great video.
Hi Steve. Great tip! Thanks for watching, and for your comments! -Ed
I had the same thought about the chain supports. Additionally, it wouldn't be a bad idea to clamp some heavy bar stock across the bottom lip of the loader bucket to distribute the load before clamping on the clamp on adapter, at least if you'll be picking up something particularly heavy. My poor old Massey's bucket isn't straight along any edge or plane from decades of less than cautious use. For want of a cab with A/C and a hydrostatic transmission, I finally broke down and bought a brand new Kubota. Nothing but a couple of scratches on the bottom of the bucket so far and I never want the bottom of the bucket so bent down that it looks like a pouting child. (I know tractors are meant to be used but it's so new we're still in the honeymoon phase. 😄)
I got the black amazon 3 point hitch. Got it for 62$ or thereabouts out the door. Definitely worth it instead of home made. Woulda took me more time and money in material than I'd have had in the Amazon one. Got it to put a center buster plow for digging potatos. Welded a piece of 2 inch square tube for a hitch tongue onto the plow. Works great, seems plenty strong for a mini tractor. May also make it to where i can stick a single bottom 12 inch turnplow blade on it if i can figure out a way to get it set up right so that it's closer to the tire for proper plowing.
Certainly appreciate the testing and your time in keeping us informed. Was ready pull the trigger on the clamp hitch, but not now.
Thank You
Hi Jerry. No doubt, the clamp on has its place. But best for small light weight trailers. You might want both! Thanks for watching. -Ed
I agree…yes, heavy hitch is more expensive, but…it’s also much, much better quality!! It’s worth the extra AND, as you noted. It supports an American manufacturer which is priceless!! Great review!!
I agree. I try to buy American when possible. I don't mind paying for quality.
Thanks Joseph. Not always easy to do, but is almost always worth it.
That nice American made product doesn't attach fully to a Chinesium HF quick hitch?
I don’t agree. We outsource everything why would we try to buy American still? Unfortunately we’ve lost our ability to help ourselves.
I buy quality depending on the item and its use. Some things you can cheap out on, but some things you absolutely cannot!
I just purchased one of these from Titan attachments, but it also has the brackets on each side to accommodate a total of 8-41lbs suit case weights. Got it off their site and it was $139 shipped to my door. Couldn’t find a better price anywhere for that type of receiver with the suit case weight holders.Only complaint so far is the 2” receiver is actually about 2 1/4” so there is some slop there, I’m just going to weld some sims on my hitch sometime since it stays with my tractor anyway.
I built my own, based on the heavy hitch and added a spot for 5 42lb universal suitcase weights on each side of the upright for loader work. I had about 50 bucks in materials and a couple hours cutting and welding. I then made forks that will ride on the suitcase weight bracket. I also added a 2.5” ball on the top of the upright for moving gooseneck trailers. I added a weld on grab hook above the receiver for more versatility. I couldn’t buy the one I wanted, so I made my own and turned my bx into a much more versatile machine. I also made various receiver implements, such as a single tooth ripper, potato plow, etc. the weights allow it to engage the ground faster
Gotta love fabricating your own stuff!
I’d like to see some pics and learn more because I thinking the same. I have plenty of steel laying around and love fabbing stuff! Anyway we can catch up offline and discuss?
Kind of late to the party, but thought I’d add my 2¢. I bought a Heavy Hitch, mainly because I use it with a bunch of 2” attachments. A ripper plow, potato plow, toolbar, and hopefully one day a back blade (Heavy Hitch of course). I don’t think the Amazon version would survive that kind of use. “Buy once, cry once.”
I prefer to pay more up-front to buy the superior product, but there of course is a limit to how much more one would be willing to pay, because improvements in quality and function tend to exhibit diminishing returns after a certain point
I just picked up an old hitch off an f-150. Bought 3 ft of 2x2x1/4 tubing and 2 lift pins and paint. A little welding and paint ...looks good and as strong as I will ever need
Awesome!
I built one myself our of scap steel I had in my shop years ago and used it to move our 40" horse trailer around for years I still have it although the trailer and the tractor are long gone.
Hi Ed, I liked your video comparing the heavy hitch to the Amazon one. Heavy Hitch has a factory in a small town north of La Crosse, Wis. They also have a plant and distribution center in Winona, Minn. I ordered my Heavy Hitch on line tooth bar, 70# weights and bushings, drove to Winona to pick them up. I couldn’t be happier as we made it a day trip and am very happy with the Heavy Hitch products. I bought a Kubota Q O15 Knick hitch from my dealer and everything fit perfect . Never had any problems. Worth the price.
Nice to hear, Wayne. Thanks for sharing! -Ed
Well done Ed, its really good to see unbiased product comparisons. I ended up with a Countyline brand with the gooseneck ball on top, it has moved some very heavy trailers with good results. I also welded a hitch sleeve to it to store different hitches for different trailers. One a triple ball rotating and the other without a ball for moving carted implements.
Very nice! You're the 2nd one to mention the Countyline with gooseneck ball. I haven't seen it (don't need it) but sounds interesting. Thanks for watching. -Ed
I agree Hillside Acres. I have the very some County Line hitch. They are awesome.
I support American made products as much as I can, when I can find them. However I bought the Amazon hitch because I just don't use it very often, maybe once a year to pull a huge yard roller. The Amazon hitch was modified to fit in my Speeco quick hitch by adding a small section of iron pipe over each 3 point pin. It works perfectly for me. Really like your videos, keep up the good work!
Thanks, Mark. Much appreciated. And you don't feel bad modifying a $70 attachment, right?!
I have that Heavy Hitch and it fits perfectly on my Kubota quick hitch.
Good to know! Thanks very much, John.
I have the heavy hitch that is a weight rack. I load it up for ballast. Ken at Bolt On Hooks makes a replacement top hook for the HF quick hitch that makes it compatible with most 3PT equipment
Thanks Frank. Ken was my guest on my livestream last night and I forgot to ask him about that!
@@MyClutteredGarage I missed your live stream with Ken last night! (dinner time here) He's a great guy and helped me out more than once. I love working with US small companies! I had the pleasure of meeting up with Tom Doxsee - one of the founders of Artillian a few years ago, another small USA company - he actually helped me load my fork frame into my car! (BTW - Artillian is located at the Curtis Cab facility...)
I just bought me one if the amazon hitch. I am planning on making a ballast out of it for my bx1880. I have saw it done on youtube, somewhere. They built a wooden form around it and pins and laid the concrete to it. For my bx1880, I think it will do fine. This video is what I needed to see. The cheaper option, for now, is all I need but may go with the other, someday. GOD Bless.
Ken bolt-on has a different hook that has a off set to it that will space the top hook out and fix that issue. I bought one for my front loader 3pt
adapter plate
Im just about to buy one of those hitches for my new JD 650 but I want the one that has the bars for holding suitcases weights and compatible for a quick hitch. And yes, Id like the quick hitch I dont need to replace the pins with bigger ones. This video pointed that out thanks !
I bought a receiver hitch/weight holder from Titan attachments for around $130. I did have to add on tabs to make the top link taller to work on my quick hitch, but so far it's worked great
Buy American as often as you can. Thanks for the review.
I have the Heavy Hitch weight bracket and the Artillian #3000 fork frame. Both have the 2 inch receiver and both work great for moving my trailers.
Awesome. I'm still waiting to buy some pallet forks.
your thoughts are good, but i would consider the hitch that you can use to move both a bumper pull, and goose neck trailer. i would think that it would work with your quick hitch also because of the way it mounts on the back of the frame.
Thank you.
I have a heavy hitch with offset design for adding weights. I have 4 70 & 4 41 pound weights for a total of 440 plus the hitch to close to 500 pounds of weight with that you are starting to get mild lawn marks. I think the strong Heavy Hitch is the real deal. I wouldn’t deal with the China made one. If you really need to save money don’t buy any and see where that gets you Ed. I have many Heavy Hitch products and am very happy with all. No complaints!
No doubt they may a 100% quality product! Thanks very much, Wayne.
Another great video and here earlier today just painted a trailer Hitch adapter for my tractor L38 kubota. Its probably about 70 lbs , I built it myself out of heavy gauge 2in tubing. Wish I could show you a video of it. Once again tks ole buddy
Thanks Michael. If you join the Facebook page, you can share photos and videos 👍
@@MyClutteredGarage not a fan of Facebook. Deleted it several months ago. AMEN
Your video was exactly what I needed to make a decision with the heavy hitch. I purchased the cheap Amazon hitch but wouldn’t fit on my JD quick hitch and I don’t want to remove that. It maybe expensive but not as much as JD. Thank you.
I'm all about buying American but will admit I own and use the amazon one. Have moved everything from my utility trailer to my 26' camper (7000lb) to pulling my friends truck out of the mud and have zero complaints. Don't get me wrong I love America (retired military) but am not making a living with the hitch so went for the lower cost with no regrets.
I just bought some bath towels from Red Clay Farms. Made in America from cotton grown on their farm in Alabama. I like it be supportive, but $50 each is not practical.
There are other receivers available between those two cost points. For example, Titan sells one for less than a $100. Like you pointed out, if you are using a quick hitch, you should purchase a receiver that will fit the quick hitch. In my opinion, $250 for a receiver hitch is way too high for a product so simple to build. Likewise, $67 dollars including shipping is too cheap to expect a 100 percent satisfactory product. You showed both ends of the spectrum, which makes for the most helpful video. If a cheap product is good enough to get the job done, I typically keep it.
I purchased two Harbor Freight portable garages, after I watched your video on putting one up. But the boxes are still sitting in my garage unopened. I got them on sale for $160 each. Keep doing what you are doing. I enjoy your videos.
Thanks Jack. I really appreciate your kind comments. Great deal on the HF garages!
QUICK HITCH: I have the same Quick Hitch from Harbor Freight. Unless you're pulling a fertilizer wagon or something down the road where safety plays a bigger part then GET RID OF THE HOOK BOLTS!! This hitch works for everything I need for it to including moving around a car trailer and ground engaging implements with no problem using hitch pins in the top hook. And most of the time I only use 1 hitch pin in the top hook/top hole and it fits everything. If you take those bolts out you can quickly adapt it to any implement (width compatible) you have. Pull the pin, remove the hook, connect the hitch to the implement, set the hook back in the closest compatible hole, insert the pin and go to work. Those 2 bolts in the Quick Hitch we're the worst idea ever!
Thanks Russell! Good tips!
Made my own out of the scrap bin at work, total cost $0. Made a 4-way with 2”, 1-7/8” balls, tow hook and 3/8” grab hook.
Hi James. You certainly can't beat zero dollars! Nice job.
@@MyClutteredGarage admittedly, I’m not moving anything near as heavy as your travel trailer nor do some have the skills and access to scrap material as I do. Thanks for for doing the comparison, I enjoyed the video.
The material cost was free because you took the scrap pieces from your employer. However, you are not calculating the cost of your own personal time per hour to build such a device.
Personal time is free plus the fun of the build
Imagine the cost of the components of a scrap-bin project if you had to buy each piece from a steelyard. You couldn’t buy the parts for a Chinese hitch for what that thing costs on Amazon. I have said for years that a person couldn’t buy the zippers for a sew-it-yourself winter coat for what it costs to buy a beautifully made Chinese coat.
I had just bought one from Amazon and I got it for $42 and it was better than the one you showed . It had square tube where yours had flat stock on the outer pieces
Great job, Ed. I Purchased an Amazon product about a year ago and have had two occasions where I needed to use it briefly. It worked fine. I have the pats easy change so the quick hitch compatibility is not an issue for me. I will note that on the one I Purchased from Amazon, it uses an unusual diameter lynch pin which I have not been able to find at tractor supply or my local hardware store.
Thanks, Larry. Can you drill out the pins to fit the next size?
@@MyClutteredGarage I suppose that would be a possibility. I think my unit (not exactly the one you have) actually has category 0 pins. I didn't know that when ordering but it makes sense now since they say it will fit a garden tractor.
I have the black one and have had it for 3 years. It does everything
Just got my first tractor and your videos are so helpful.
Thanks for watching. Glad you find some value in the videos! Be safe and enjoy! -Ed
I bought from Heavy Hitch because I had previously bought their hitch receiver for BX tractor and was very impressed with the quality. Also, I bought with the brackets for suitcase weights which I plan to use for my ballast in place of my box blade.
Good stuff, Dale!
I have a 3 point hitch adapter for my JD 1025. I am Canadian and bought mine locally and judging from your Heavy Hitch it is very comparable. There isn’t anything I use more with my tractor then my hitch adapter. That said, I did enjoy your video and will tune in for more in the future.
Thank you! -Ed
You can get longer draw pin hitches (6.5") and get a quick hitch adapter to help make narrower attachments work. We did this to our 5' rake
I love my titan implements 3 point receiver. I bought it because it also has a gooseneck ball at the top. I use it to move my 2 gooseneck trailers and utility trailer. I also bought a ripper shank that fits in the receiver. I use to tear thru roots and break up soil. I normally make all that stuff myself but couldn’t buy the material for the cost I paid.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing!
Have the heavy hitch weight bracket and love it.
Great Video. I caved and bought the Amazon version before seeing this video, and I would agree. The fit and finish was poor.... but you get what you pay for!! I'm a bit nervous to load a 14' dump trailer full and use it, but no concerns with an empty trailer to move it around!
Hi Ed! Thanks for a great comparison of the two hitch receivers! Years ago I went with a less expensive 3 point hitch sold on Amazon because I didn’t expect to use it that often. And I was right, so it was the right choice for me. That said, I agree with you that we should buy American when we can and it makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Martin!
I have the Amazon hitch adapter, and use it on my B2650. I do have to adjust the lower 3-point arms, but I also have Pat's Quick Attach units on the lower arms. We used the adapter this weekend to drag a trailer around that we use to transport the tractor. It worked just fine. The only issue is, as mentioned in the video, it's not quick hitch compatible, so I had to adjust the spacing on the lower arms and that was a pain because I had to set them back when I was done and needed to run the mower deck. Oh well, we can't win them all.
I purchased a similar hitch from Amazon in May 2024 - KYBOLT brand, 'Used like New' from Amazon Warehouse $52.86 + tax, free shipping (new $77.54 list + tax, today). It has the "boss" trim on the receiver end (so not much play) and square steel on all 3 sides of the triangle and a similar vertical square steel from the receiver. Hitch is in Amazon's KYBOLT Store. Seems pretty nice for about $50; I don't need a color coordinated hitch or specifically angled lynch pin holes.
When ordering make sure you get the one that says quick hitch compatible. It is about $130, it works good. It's a little wider and a little taller.
Heavy hitch makes a good product but I cannot justify the cost. Somewhere in between the two you showed, there are decently priced options that are pretty good. Titan for example make a good hitch at a fair price.
Check Bold on hooks for your HF QH issue, extended hook for imported QH
Ed you can buy the top hook on amazon that sits out about 3/4 of an inch for about 30 dollars ,that is what I did and it works on every attachment..Good demo of the 2 hitches.......
Thanks JJ!
I bought the cheap one and added a crossmember to adapt it to the quick hitch. Worked out great. I had the HarborFreight quick hitch for a day and took it back. The dimensions were bad. The top hook wasn’t centered between the two lower hooks.
Thanks Mark. What QH did you buy instead?
@@MyClutteredGarage I got one from Kubota. I think QH10. It works well, but occasional frustration. It’s tough like everything Kubota makes. I’ve tried to break it but can’t do it.
I actually just bought the county line version from tractor supply. Very good product, but I think they all do the job. Keep up great work.
Thanks Ryan. I appreciate your comments. -Ed
You presented both items very well!
Thank you. Very much appreciated. -Ed
Thanks for the comparison. Did you know that Bolt On Hooks has a extended top hook for $45.00 for that problem. It extends the hook 5/8" further out than the original one. I have one on my John Deere I-Match quick hitch and it works great!
Thanks Stephen. Yes I actually got one of those from KBOH. Works great!
A front hitch on a quick attach plate is a godsend for moving around everything up to including goosenecks. No need to actually latch em. You can turn them on a dime and repositioning them anyway you want them.
Your tractor is a bit undersized for much of that though (mine’s a Kubota MX with lots of ballast).
Thanks! I have a clamp-on hitch for the bucket. I do use it for my small utility trailer.
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@@MyClutteredGarage I have a 30 ft gooseneck, a 18 ft utility, a 12 light duty utility, a 12 ft enclosed, a 24 foot enclosed, a jon boat. I'm sure I'm missing one or two. It's makes life sooooo much easier if your land is tree infested and you have obstacles.
You can attack a trailer at any any to turn it and then reposition yourself. Also makes turning on the go so much easier.
Same principle as those short wheel base yard trucks some freight outfits use.
Highly recommended...just make sure you have enough tractor for the trailers...my Kubota MX is borderline on the gooseneck when it has significant tongue weight (and that's with filled tires and 800 lbs of ballast on the 3 point).
The one i got from ruralking has a ball in top for moving goose neck trailers too. And not having a toplink pin is a bad mistake in my opinion its like $2 and will make a difference on how people view the product
Hi Ed! Thanks for a helpful comparison! I still haven't decided on a quick hitch and made my own hitch adapter using a piece from Northern Tool. Think the cost was about $60 total but that was 15 years ago. The B2601 Quick adjust links really make implement hookup easy.
Hi Paul. I like the idea of not needing category 1 pin adapters, so the QH sold by Good Works Tractor might be a good option. Good job fabricating your own hitch adapter!
100% agreed with the Amazon one. I bought one and it stated it was QH compatible, it's not. I did find a workaround though, I strapped it to a 3pt drawbar with large hose clamps so it works.
Tip on the QH pins, go get bushings from the tractor supply store, the small one that fits the small pin and the next size up that slips over the smaller bushing, and it fits perfectly.
Genius. Thanks for sharing!
I bought the Chinese one-off from amazon a year ago and then put it inside a plastic 55-gallon drum for making my rear ballast 3pt weight and its held up good at least for the parts that I can see that are sticking out of the drum
I find I enjoy watching your Videos and I 100% agree with your approach applying reason to buying decisions. Certain things I absolutely will only purchase from American suppliers. Other things just do not fit the need and from time to time there are the Price gouging entrepreneurs or low production(garage Business) that just charge way to much for what you are getting.
When I do buy Cheap, I always get an understanding of what to expect, what I may have to do to make it match my needs and what, if any, additional cost will be involved.
The Wife and I are both Disabled/Retired and dependent on Social Security so learning how to stretch the ever shrinking buck to its maximum is critical.
*I spent the last yr or so scouring for the best priced parts and Knowledge to repair the 4WD on my Kubota BX1500D.
The Dealer rattles off as much as $5k or more - Just in parts(depending on what the shop finds.
I pulled the Drop Drives to the wheels, pulled the Axles, disconnected the 4wd drive shaft to keep the Tractor somewhat usable and have now ordered the (Less Than) $500.00 in parts actually needed to do the repair.
Necessity demands solutions........
Thanks for sharing. You’re right that “necessity demands solutions”, especially when the only other option is “do nothing”. Take care of yourselves! -Ed
If you put the end pin adapters it fits my HarborFreight quick hitch
Good analysis, observations on both receivers as well as the points you brought out on the quick hitch have me thinking.
Thanks for you comment, Edward. Much appreciated. -Ed
I have had the $70 version for a couple of years now. It has worked fine. However, I only use it a few times a year. My only hang up with it was the fact that the hole for the receiver pin was in the wrong location for the receiver to work. I had to drill 2 new holes. I definitely got what I paid for.
For my 2601...my quick hitch is a GWT Speeco Cat 1; my trailer mover is a king cutter with goose neck and reese hitch for towing a trailer, boat or rv trailer; and, for pushing the rv trailer I use a titan attachment v2 receiver hitch plate. They work good. YMMV.
Good info. Thanks for sharing!
I saw your clamp on receiver hitch and thought I have to have one and I went to Amazon and it was $65, but the same one on eBay is only $50 and still has free shipping.
Wow!
I'm all for supporting local business but not supporting greed. If it's a reasonable price I'll buy it, if not I'll have to build it. I went to my local salvage yard and bought the steel for the three point hitch and another project for $44 dollars. Just guessing but I'd say half of that was the three point hitch. What gave the Asian hitch more play was thin tube steel. This piece isn't where you want to cut corners. I got the thick metal like what's in the Heavy Hitch, I'll just have to paint it Kubota orange. I want to put a chain bucket holder on this one where I can pull out the amount of chain needed and hook it to a welded hook on the three point hitch. I can avoid cutting the chain incase I need it long. The bucket of chain is $37 for 25' at Harbor Freight. You might like the Pat's Easy Hitch system. It's like a lying woman, size doesn't matter. If a woman tells you that it's time to start worrying. lol
My local steel yard sells “scrap” for 50 cents per pound. So that would be about $15 in material. Not bad.
Thanks for your review. I never would have considered that the low cost model wasn't quick hitch width. I have one I bought at Tractor Supply a few years ago, similar construction to the Heavy Hitch model, but I'm pretty sure it's imported as well.
Hi Brian. Thanks for watching, and for your kind comments. -Ed
💥 Heavy hitch make a lot of great products. I’d like to tour their factory sometime.
*Keep on tractoring!*
That would be fun, Jon! Hoping you can do that, and of course share the video. Good to see you tonight on your livestream but I was at a friends house and had to duck out.
I've had the $70 amazon hitch for going on 6 years and I have more than used and abused it. Still I have had no issues with it.
I purchased the John Deere/Frontier 3pt reciever hitch. Not alot of slop in the tube, but I do wish it had safety chain hooks. I run the Pats Easy Hitch because Im not John Deere/Frontier loyal when it comes to attachments. So I have pin spacings from 24-29".
I’m still considering the Pats system. 👍
I enjoyed this thorough comparison. Question - will this 3-pt work without the quick-hitch, or do you need both? Also, one point regarding overseas products. It is true that the manufacturer itself is not American business, however, there are still many other American businesses that still are supported, even when product is made overseas. I used to have a business and could not find an American manufacturer to make my product so I had to get it made overseas. But that product still supported my family, the ports, the truckers, fed ex and usps, warehouses, and retail shops that I sold my products to. So it is not all one or the other. Just wanted to point that out.
You’re definitely right. Many US employees use, deliver, and service overseas products. You can definitely use either of these hitches without the quick hitch. In fact, that would be the only way to use the Amazon sold version. Thanks for your comments and feedback! -Ed
Thanks for the great information, looking for a 3 point hitch for my tractor now! 👍
I also try to buy American but not for $200 more. That Amazon model is more than adequate for your tractor capacity. I work hard for my money and have to be more careful with it. Get the extended top hook to solve your fit problem. It's less than $50 and helps with getting the HF QH to fit your attachments. HF QH take cat 2 pins at the bottom unless they've changed in the last few years. Those adapters also widen the attachment out slightly and may allow that hitch to fit.
Thanks, Dan. I hear ya!
I got the amazon one because i will probably use it once a year, i havent used it yet! however i wish id seen your video first. i discovered it wasnt quick hitch width between pins after it arrived so went ahead and welded square tube on to extend it, but i wish i hadnt needed to do that and had paid closer attention to the specs.
I was surprised that it wasn't compatible too. Thanks for watching. -Ed
They make an extended hook for that Harbor freight quick hitch
I landed somewhere in the middle...bought one from Titan Attachments (Item # 191136) back in December for $129 with free shipping. It's orange, 37 lbs, Quick Hitch compatible and sold and labeled as "Made in the USA" so I assume it is. It will only see occasional use moving a utility trailer similar to yours, or a boat trailer. Quality was acceptable but the packaging was non-existent (literally...just UPS labels stuck on the metal). Accordingly, one linch pin was bent and the other was gone, as was the top link pin. They eventually sent me replacements so in the end all was OK.
Good to know there an in between, Chris!
Great comparison! I’m like you the cheaper one would be fine probably up to 40 hp. Anything over that horsepower the heavy hitch would be much better. I have one from Omni Manufacturing in Minnesota, a subscriber sent it to me and it’s very well built! Take care!
Good deal! Thanks very much! -Ed
I have the Amazon version. It is a non standard width, which causes problems with alignment to "Pats quick hitch" quick attach. Also, it has metric hardware, standard pins won't fit in the holes. The steel is very thin as well. You may want to spend a few extra bucks and get a hitch that is at least the same width as most standard implements.
Thanks for the feedback, Brian!
I'm guessing the clamp on forks will do the same dimple
American-made for sure enjoyed your display thanks
Much appreciated, Gary.
I have the Amazon hitch only because of price. Used with kubota bx24 sub compact tractor. Works great on car dolly, landscape trailer and empty dump trailer.
Good to hear. Thank you.
Dimple in the bucket? Guess I'll forget about those clamp on forks. Thanks for the heads up Ed.
Depending on the design, those forks might be ok. I'm thinking of doing a video explaining the flaw with the clamp-on hitch. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Good Morning
Great video as always
I am a small farmer here in Upstate N.Y.
I Bleed RED WHITE AND BLUE
But as you pointed out 3 to 1 is a hard pill to swallow
I also try to support the USA BRAND, AND PROUD Of what we make here
Just goes to show how bad that China treats their workers
As always GODSPEED SIR
THANKS AGAIN
EDWARD MARTIN
Thanks for you comments, Edward. It's hard for consumers to pass up low prices from overseas, and it's hard for manufacturers to compete. We have to make a conscious decision to support local companies and manufacturers when we can, but that's often not easy. Thanks for watching and here's to a good year for you and your farm! -Ed
As soon as u said quick hitch adaptable I knew wich one I would get that’s the whole point to me to move a trailer faster then getting my truck and move it
.mine is an ebay version very similar to your Amazon type, but it's configured to accept a 2" tube in the top as well. I made a small boom to drop in the top and I've used it to skid logs that were over 1,000 lbs multiple times and it shows no signs of damage. HH is a good product but it's not $250 good, let alone $280. It's $30 worth of steel, 30 min worth of welding, and a powder coat job. I prefer to buy American, but that doesn't mean that I'm willing to GIVE my money away for nothing. If you’re going to charge 4x the cost, your product MUST be a LOT better in very meaningful and measurable ways.
For the price of a HH, I can buy the steel, welding rod, grinder , cutoff wheels, square, and a 160 Amp welder, build my own, and still have enough left over to have it powder coated by a local shop.
No Spam, it’s clear you don’t own or have never owned a business.. there’s tons of other cost that go into a product; rent on building, utilities, taxes, employee health care, the list goes on… if you have the ability to make this, great for you, but not every can or wants to do that… I don’t think their making a ton of profit off this… everyone that does not own a business think the business makes silly margins… that’s seldom the case
@@bman6502 Good point. I work in industries where we make hundreds if not thousands of a product every shift. This is likely small scale production from a company with very few employees. Profit per part may be pretty high, but profit per day is what it takes to put food on the table. For a niche product like this, profit per part may need to be high just to justify making the product to begin with. I still prefer to make my own though :)
I use a landpride qh10 no adapter is required my tractor is much more horsepower than it is rated for but I have had 0 issues with it.
Amazon now offers a different top hook for the Harbor freight quick hitch that moves the hook away from the bolts two different suppliers 40.$ or 55$ same hook
I own a 3 point receiver bar I bought 4 or 5 years ago from Ebay.com. It was probably made in China. It is heavy built and I only use it to move my utility trailer. It has worked great for me. I own a tooth bar from Heavy Hitch, it is made very well and I would recommend. You buy what you can afford, but you get what you pay for.
Hi John. Great points and you're absolutely right!
Made mine by welding and bolting a receiver to a cat1 draw bar.
Looks like the cheap on there, but probably stronger than either.
Heavy though!
I dont have either of those hitches because my tractor is a lot bigger than yours is but if I had a tractor in that size I'd go with the heavy hitch if I was going to buy one. Fortunately for me my cousin is a welder by trade so I had him make me one to fit my cat 2 quick hitch that's on my big tractor, which is a John Deere 6130R. I can move regular trailers and gooseneck trailers with it and have pulled a 14k dump trailer full of fire wood with it. I would suggest having a weld shop give you a quote on making one before you buy one. It might be cheaper or about the same price, and you would be supporting a local business .
Hi Jonathan. That's a great point! Thanks for sharing. -Ed
Excellent review and points about USA made. Enjoy all your videos!
Thanks very much, Terry.
I got the harbor freight quick hitch and ended up having to buy the extended hook to bring it out away from the bolts.
Sounds like that hook is in my future. Thanks for watching! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage yea I couldn’t use my box blade other wise
Great to know about the clamp on ball limits as I had been considering it for moving a similar sized RV. I've used Pats Easy Hitch for years so I should be good with the 3 pt hookup. Thnx for a covering all the details for us so well.👍
Thanks Stan. I think you'll definitely be happier with the 3 point hitch receiver than the front clamp-on receiver for that job.
You might want to look at Pat's Quick hitch. It's not as quick and easy as the standard quick but because it is adjustable it will fit quick hitch and non-quick hitch compatible implements and attachments.
JGH
Thanks, Jerry. The Pats system looks great. I’d like to try it out sometime!
I like the ring in the middle of your bucket
Thanks! Here’s the video of that mod… th-cam.com/video/Xe2QtJH45lY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=R_SxyLEQdWWS58uY
Hey Ed Great video once again 👍 I bought the Amazon hitch for the price. After buying the Kubota B2601 my pockets were pretty empty. I am very happy with it so far. I use it to move 3900 lbs camper, 4500 lbs boat and two other trailers so I can cut the grass underneath. Thanks for the very detailed video ☀️😁👍
Thanks Mitch. I can totally relate!
I have a 1998 polaris xplorer 400 4x4. I can't figure out a hitch so I can work on my gravel road that's hard pack. Can you help me??
Hi. I'm not sure about that one. Is that a 4-wheeler / quad? If so, I'd check with a facebook group or forum specific to that Polaris model. Thank you and good luck!
Excellent review!
Does anyone manufacture a receiver hitch that connects to quick attach bracket that a loader bucket connects to?
Yes indeed! The Artillian pallet fork base plate has a receiver built in. You can see it here at 1:15. Thanks!
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