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Measure the hole in the lower link arms. If it's 7/8 of an inch, you have Category One. If it's 1 and 1/8 inches, you have Category Two.
No, post hole augers are incompatible with quick hitches. You have to take the quick hitch off to get the post auger on.
If the distance between the pin attachment points is less than 27 and 3/16 inches, it will probably fit. Wider requires frame modification.
Obstruction around where the top link mounts can keep the claw from coming up underneath it, which may require blacksmith work to fix.
