Clamp-on bucket receiver hitch

[MadReferee]

Here is another of the latest creations from the shop of MadReferee. This was made for another TBN'er.

This a clamp-on bucket receiver hitch. The actual base is 18" long with 10" extending under the bucket. The nice thing about this design is that it fits over a bucket toothbar frame so you do not have to remove the toothbar to use the forks.

The base are made from 3" x 1.5" x 3/16" bar channel and the top plate from 3" x 3/8" flat bar.

This project is easy enough so that a beginner at welding can make it with no problems.

I will make available a materials cut list and design sheet in a week or so for those who may want to build it yourself.

 

[MadReferee]

Here is picture #2.

 

[MadReferee]

Here is the final picture, #3.

 

[DannyD]

You tease those of us that do not have and can not weld. How much to make/ship one to Indiana?

 

[have_blue]

Mad,

Very nifty and imaginative accessory!

I'm just wondering though, has it been tried out? What's to keep the thin top part of the clamp from spreading under a load or bind?

 

[MadReferee]

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That "thin" top part is 3" x 3/8" flat bar. It doesn't bend /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The 4" pad made from the same 3" flat bar on the bottom snugs up against the bottom of the bucket. The round pipe snugs up against the beveled cutting edge of the bucket, and the 3/4" threaded rod snugs the top against the bucket. When tight nothing moves. Remember this is designed to MOVE trailers short distances, not haul them for any distances. When properly attached it will not move. As soon as the owner, 8561, tries it I hope he will post pics and experiences.

 

[MadReferee]

DannyD,

Sent you a PM.

 

[8561]

The finish coat of paint is still wet. I'll be trying it out soon. I will let everyone know how it goes, but I can't see how it doesn't work as intended.

 

[8561]

Here is a picture with the final coat of paint on and mounted to the bucket. I have used this unit to move my 5000 lb camper.

 

[8561]

Photo 2.