Front End Loader Hitch Ball & Platform combination

Archdean · Oct 5, 2004

Total cost Lumber, chain , paint , hitch Ball, misc. $ 40.00

All steel was free from Kubota Dealer I had to cut steel tractor shipping crates with a torch!

All systems interlock and can be used independently!

The total system is mounted using only two Grade 5 bolts in the side panels of the Loader bucket, may change later to two quick disconnect pins!!

I needed a Hitch ball on the front to move boat trailers for mowing, launching etc. Also a safe stable platform on the loader to elevate G/F to clean gutters , trim trees, etc.....(note last slide) Backhoe serves as a ballast box when lifting G/F..... And she approves of this message!!!!!

If any of you would like a complete drawing I would be happy to do one for you!

Dean

Slide Show of combination Hitch Ball & Platform

scout180 · Oct 5, 2004

/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gifDrawings much appreciated. Is a set of plans for the Gutter Cleaner included?

Seriously, yhis is just right for fruit tree pruning, even picking....

Dave in VA

PineRidge · Oct 5, 2004

Nice clean design, might work a bit better with a self leveling loader. I also noticed that it was your wife standing on the platform instead her working the loader controls while you tested the platform. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Deerlope · Oct 6, 2004

You should put a 4" toe board aroud the bottom, then you will have a really good safe design.

Archdean · Oct 6, 2004

I left the toe rail off for the express purpose of using the platform for moving firewood , the railing slips up and out of the steel risers , now I am left with flat pallet!!

Thanks for the thought!
Dean