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I have read a number of threads about 3 point receiver hitches, but I always wanted the ability to move the gooseneck horse trailer around the yard or down the road a mile or two.
While searching the web, I found these:
Tarter Gate (tartergate.com) and Freedom Hitch (freedomhitch.com).
Not being able to weld - I am leaning toward either buying the Tarter Gate model, or better yet, having a local fabrication shop duplicate one of the several excellent examples that have been posted here, but adding the gooseneck capability.
After looking at these hitches and reading the information, the big thing I noticed was they are to be used for empty trailers only. While that is the only way I would use it, and have no problem with it - I began to wonder.
Is this a safe method to shuttle a gooseneck? My concern is for the side-to-side and push-pull forces exerted on the top link. While I dont think any trailer damage might occur, what about the tractor. It's not exactly a compact, but it is a Cat 1. I know there is enough lift capacity. The tractor is a Kubota L3650. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions, or recommendations are appreciated.
While searching the web, I found these:
Tarter Gate (tartergate.com) and Freedom Hitch (freedomhitch.com).
Not being able to weld - I am leaning toward either buying the Tarter Gate model, or better yet, having a local fabrication shop duplicate one of the several excellent examples that have been posted here, but adding the gooseneck capability.
After looking at these hitches and reading the information, the big thing I noticed was they are to be used for empty trailers only. While that is the only way I would use it, and have no problem with it - I began to wonder.
Is this a safe method to shuttle a gooseneck? My concern is for the side-to-side and push-pull forces exerted on the top link. While I dont think any trailer damage might occur, what about the tractor. It's not exactly a compact, but it is a Cat 1. I know there is enough lift capacity. The tractor is a Kubota L3650. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions, or recommendations are appreciated.