Easier way to move trailers with loader

[sixdogs]

After reading of people unable to see the trailer ball while moving trailers, I thought to post these pictures. FYI. I don't have trouble moving trailers and by tilting the bucket can usually see the ball. Moving is quick and easy.

I didn't make this thing but did heavily reinforce it after it bent under heavy trailers. I got it in Kentucky with a trade and these are not my welds. It just an extra long bucket clamp arrangement welded to a long style receiver tube. By using the long style hitch and ball, the extra length makes it easier to see except when the trailer is real low to the ground. Then I have to crook my neck or lean forward.

The extra-long makes it work and I can usually hook up in seconds. Surely others have made better so if you have a pic, post it.

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[grsthegreat]

I made one years ago, very similar. Let me find a pic. Was green when used on olj JD870, grey on my kioti

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[scootr]

I have a QA receiver hitch for the SS. It is the absolute bomb. I can wiggle a trailer into a shoe with it.

 

[jk96]

Hole toward the end of one of my pallet forks works great for adding a ball when needed. Only takes a second and only need to hand tighten when doing a quick move.

 

[bcp]

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Inverted drop-hitch insert from a yard sale, receiver from HF. Turnbuckle for stability on lightweight bucket.

I can see the ball from the seat.

Bruce

 

[WranglerX]

Personally I don't trust anything clamp on for moving trailers, I had a clamp on hitch fail and watched my car carrier roll down sligh slope and nail my nephews Toyota bumper.....

 

[WranglerX]

I made one years ago, very similar. Let me find a pic. Was green when used on olj JD870, grey on my kioti

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Bolt for positive lock... Excellent idea....

 

[WranglerX]

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Inverted drop-hitch insert from a yard sale, receiver from HF. Turnbuckle for stability on lightweight bucket.

I can see the ball from the seat.

Bruce

Bolt(s)_ For positive lock... Excellent idea....

 

[bdhsfz6]

I use an SSQA plate with a receiver hitch welded to it. It has a notch cut out which makes it easy to see the trailer ball.

USA Made Cut-Out Receiver Mount Plate Attachment | Titan Attachments

Transform your skid steer or tractor into a towing powerhouse with this versatile USA Made receiver mount.

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[RjCorazza]

I use a clamp on ball for moving my equipment trailer into and out of the lean-to on my pole barn. It's very tight, so the tractor fel gives me much more control and visibility.