LarryT
Silver Member
When I am not specifically using one of my other 3pt implements, I keep the box blade on the tractor since I use it more than any other implement and because it adds good ballast. The only problem is that the box blade obscures access to the drawbar. I find I need to use the drawbar fairly often to pull my drag (e.g. homeade harrow), move trailers around, pull small trees, and the like. Today I solved my problem. I added a 2" receiver to the box blade. Now I can use different tow attachments without removing the box blade. First, here is the box blade before I started.
Then I cut a hole out of the middle;
Then I welded in a 2" tube to be the receiver;
This is what it looks like from the inside. You'll notice holes in the normal side to side location, and also in the top to bottom location. The latter is for my next project.
And this is what it looks like with a drop hitch installed.
Again, this was a pretty simple project that will save me many hours later on. Tomorrow I'll clean it up, paint it and the new toolbox, and post the final pics. I hope someone finds it interesting.
Larry...

Then I cut a hole out of the middle;

Then I welded in a 2" tube to be the receiver;

This is what it looks like from the inside. You'll notice holes in the normal side to side location, and also in the top to bottom location. The latter is for my next project.

And this is what it looks like with a drop hitch installed.

Again, this was a pretty simple project that will save me many hours later on. Tomorrow I'll clean it up, paint it and the new toolbox, and post the final pics. I hope someone finds it interesting.
Larry...