A few posts back, I asked about a WD and in just looking at that tractor, which had a bottom snap coupler and reading about the snap coupler arrangement, I kinda like it. One of the attractions of acquiring/owning a WD or WD45, for me is using/tinkering with snap coupler attachments. I see them come up from time to time - and just like AC WD/WD45 tractors compared to other make tractors, they are a lot of bang for the buck; so are snap coupler implements.
However......
I've read some disturbing posts regarding the snap coupler releasing on the bottom, the implement coupler falling to the ground, digging in and then pivoting up around the two lift arms and hitting, hurting or potentially killing the operator.
My concern is not so much me - because as it presently stands, it's looking like I'm going to be the one cremated, ashes flushed down the toilet and the family dog getting the casket, grave site and tombstone......
My concern is one of my kids getting hurt.
Soooooo - give me a reality check. Is the snap coupler arrangement an accident waiting to happen? If I'm looking for some kind of quick hitch (other than 3pt), should I start looking for a fast hitch IH Farmall?
Thanks!
Bill
However......
I've read some disturbing posts regarding the snap coupler releasing on the bottom, the implement coupler falling to the ground, digging in and then pivoting up around the two lift arms and hitting, hurting or potentially killing the operator.
My concern is not so much me - because as it presently stands, it's looking like I'm going to be the one cremated, ashes flushed down the toilet and the family dog getting the casket, grave site and tombstone......
My concern is one of my kids getting hurt.
Soooooo - give me a reality check. Is the snap coupler arrangement an accident waiting to happen? If I'm looking for some kind of quick hitch (other than 3pt), should I start looking for a fast hitch IH Farmall?
Thanks!
Bill