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Read articles →An owner's first-time installation of an AGKNX Category 1 quick hitch on a John Deere 3038E, with a direct price comparison: $150 at Runnings (includes bushings and clevis) vs. $139 at Harbor Freight (requires drilling, no extras) vs. $400 for the John Deere branded version. Shows the actual mounting process, a honest minor mistake during unhooking, and a candid first impression. Best for 3038E owners weighing budget quick-hitch options.
An owner-operator sharing a casual, hands-on first impression from their own property, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
The AGKNX was $150 at Runnings and included bushings and a clevis. Harbor Freight's was $139 but required drilling and had no extras. The John Deere branded version cost $400.
Yes, it came with bushings installed using roll pins and also included an extra hook or clevis, unlike the Harbor Freight version which did not include these.
Yes, the owner says it is a lot easier to hook up than the regular three-point, though it takes some getting used to since it was his first quick hitch.
