sokoservices
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Anyone have plans for a bucket hitch? Anyone used one before? Was wondering if they actually work and dont simply pull off of the bucket.
Bucket Hitch
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See the attachement.
Dr Dave
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I have one, with 2 clamp bolts, it wont stay put, slides side to side and works loose. I purchased a receiver housing from Northern Tool to weld on the top edge of my bucket. Its on my bucket list:laughing:
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Blk88GT
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I too have welded a receiver to the top of the bucket. It works great, although the bucket flexes a little when moving my larger trailers.
PapaPerk
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Ahhh there it is.. was looking at your post with my iphone and didn't see it.
Yeah looks like it would pull off... unless you drilled a hole in the bucket for a pin.
gwdixon
Elite Member
It appears that there would be an issue with seeing the ball to easily hook up to the trailer. Maybe standing up would give a better sight line. I don't have that kind of set-up so don't know for sure.
Having a ball on the 3PH is very visible and no problem to get it lined up. The maneuverability is a bit less than with the ball on the front, of course.
Having a ball on the 3PH is very visible and no problem to get it lined up. The maneuverability is a bit less than with the ball on the front, of course.
buck12
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Katahdin
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Has anyone simply drilled a hole in the center edge of the bucket for a ball? Different shank sizes are available, could go with as small a hole as 5/8" for a 2000lb trailer.
buck12
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Katahdin said:
I remember seeing a photo on TBN like that in the past. The problem would be seeing the ball for hookup. With my setup I can see the ball. Simply drive up to the the trailer lift and drive away. Works perfect and the receiver can be removed in a few seconds when needed.
kneedeep
Veteran Member
I welded a receiver to the rear of my boxblade and use a 2" and 2 5/8" hitch. works great, easy to see, lifts all my trailers without flexing and provides hook point for chains.
I have a toothbar on my bucket and there is not a good place to mount a ball there. If a hitch was mounted on top of the bucket, I could not get under one of my trailers, so I put it on the BB.
I have a toothbar on my bucket and there is not a good place to mount a ball there. If a hitch was mounted on top of the bucket, I could not get under one of my trailers, so I put it on the BB.
Grant1
Bronze Member
I have one purchase from the same people that make Paynes forks. Works good but I also have a toothbar that helps to stiffen the bucket.
sawduster98
Silver Member
I have a chain-on type receiver I got off ebay for cheap. Works great but seeing it requires standing up a bit. After reading this thread I wonder if I can attach it to the top of the loader...hmmmmm....
