What is the difference between CAT 2 and CAT2HD quick hitch?
The difference between Category 2 and heavy-duty Category 2 three-point hitch is its lifting capacity and overall durability.
The maximum lifting capacity of the Type 2 quick hitch is about 4000 pounds, which is usually used on tractors with up to 100 horsepower. They are designed for medium-load applications such as ploughs, rakes and heavy tillage.
On the other hand, the heavy-duty Type 2 hitch has higher lifting capacity, usually up to about 6000 pounds, and is designed for more demanding applications, such as deep tillage, heavy tillage and large-scale planting. They are used for tractors with higher horsepower, usually more than 100 horsepower.
In addition, heavy-duty Category 2 hitches often have heavier and thicker steel structures, which makes them more durable and able to withstand more severe working conditions. They usually also have additional reinforcements and larger teeth on the snap connector, which helps to distribute the load more evenly across the entire tool.
Although the design of Type 2 and Heavy Type 2 hitches is suitable for the same size and spacing of hitches, the latter provides more versatility in terms of the type of implement and the required lifting capacity. In summary, compared with the standard Type 2 hitch, the Type 2 heavy-duty hitch can handle heavier applications and provide higher durability and lifting capacity