Abstract: A hitch assembly for coupling an implement to a prime mover is disclosed, which includes a first connector assembly, having a mount for mounting the first connector assembly onto the prime mover, and a second connector assembly having a mount for mounting the second connector assembly onto the implement. One or, preferably, a plurality of complementary plug and socket members is provided for the first connector assembly and the second connector assembly with the plug member(s) and the socket member(s) being disposed on the connector assemblies at an upper medial location thereof and at a lower outer location at an opposite side of the medial location. The socket member is provided with a throat portion which is disposed with its entry axis being substantially horizontal and with entry to the throat portion being bounded by an outwardly diverging lip portion.