Clamp-on bucket receiver hitch

[8561]

Photo shows the underside of the bucket. The bottom pad rests tight to the back of the cutting edge, taking away any chance it can pull off the bucket while dragging a heavy trailer.

 

[8561]

Last one underneath the bucket from the other side.

 

[MadReferee]

Free plans for the clamp-on bucket forks and clamp-on receiver hitch are now available.

To get your copy, PM me with your real email address.

 

[johnday]

Mad; Just thought I'd show my version of the buckethitch I welded up with the plans you sent me. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Only mods were 4' channel, and 1/2" solid in place of the schedule40 pipe. All materials were dragged out of the dumpster at work. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I also got 2 1/2' square tubing for free. Only problem was the seam on the inside I hadn't noticed until everything was welded. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I wound up using my Metabo to grind down one side of the ballmount. I also reversed the ballmount for better visibility. Thanks much for the plans Paul. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Oh, and everyone notice the correct BLUE paint job!!! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MarkStewart]

Nice job, almost didn't see the cat.

 

[MadReferee]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I also got 2 1/2' square tubing for free. Only problem was the seam on the inside I hadn't noticed until everything was welded. )</font>

That's why hitch receivers use DOM tubing. It's more expensive, and usually has to be special ordered, but it has no seam.

It's good to see that the plans can be modified to suit your available materials.

 

[johnday]

Paul; I think this is also a good starting point for a front mounted boompole. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I'm running that around in my brainpan right now. 2" square should work for the boom, and some 2 1/2" DOM for an adjustable mount for the hook. Just thinking about the struts and how to attache them to the top edge of the bucket. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[johnday]

Mark; Thanks, that's the Devilcat there!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[zapper]

I used Madreferee plans which was excellent. I made the bucket forks and receiver hitch and cost me $70.00 for materials. I am very pleased /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Thanks Mad

 

[ronjhall]

That <font color="blue"> blue </font> does not look like <font color="blue"> NH Blue</font>. Shouldn't it be painted Black Cat Black like the bucket? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif