BX Reciever hitch on the cheap

[Just2quickz28]

All figured I would share this in case someone hasn't shared it already.
This is the cheapest way I found to add a receiver hitch to the rear draw bar of a BX series tractor.

Pick up a "Step Bumper Receiver" from Harbor Freight Tools for $19.99 (without coupons).[FONT=arial, sans-serif] ITEM 67159-2VGA[/FONT]

The 2 new holes have to be drilled and the back ones opened up to fit the bolts through.

Put the Draw bar back in place with the new receiver hitch on top bolt it all down and its good to go.

I may get some longer bolts since the new hitch added a bit more thickness to the area but the bolts seem to have enough thread to bit down on.

 

[oldnslo]

Matt,
excellent idea.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Thanks for sharing. Good ideas being posted here could be something good.

 

[Just2quickz28]

Thanks, I just couldn't justify 90$ for the BXpanded just because its quickly removable. or 130$ or more for a 3pt hitch trailer mover. I have always been a little worried about 3pt hitch movers must be nice to pick up the trailer with out lowering the trailer jack down, but seeing as my property is uneven I don't think I would want the hitch traveling up and breaking something.

I used it this morning to move 2 horse trailers on my property (2horse bumper pulls, both old heavy steel trailers) worked great!

 

[txvoyager]

Hice!

I looked at doing that, but decided the advantage of having the 3-pt lift the trailer would be a plus. I added a very similar receiver (actually bought on eBay) to my carryall (posted here):

It's been VERY handy moving trailers and hauling the one in that picture to haul brush...

Kevin

 

[BotaBX24er]

That is a great find...thanks for sharing...

 

[sw03]

#1 is thanks Just2quickz28 for the post.
#2 is why are you scratching the hood of your BX?????

 

[Just2quickz28]

#1 is thanks Just2quickz28 for the post.
#2 is why are you scratching the hood of your BX?????

#1 your welcome
#2 I was very careful not to scratch the hood. Taking a photo was a last minute idea to share with the folks here, so I placed it on the hood so I could get both the fabbed picture in the mounted picture quickly and get out of the snow

 

[sw03]

#1 your welcome
#2 I was very careful not to scratch the hood. Taking a photo was a last minute idea to share with the folks here, so I placed it on the hood so I could get both the fabbed picture in the mounted picture quickly and get out of the snow

Good on #2 since I was like WTF...I need a buffer and some compound...<a tear falls>

 

[Artisan]

Matt if you were to do it again would you change anything?