Front Hitch Mirror

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Runner

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One of the main reasons I built my front loader mounted quick hitch was to attach a three-point trailer hitch to the front for moving my trailers around. Problem is, I can't see the hitch ball when I go to hitch up and it is a pain to have to keep stopping, putting the machine in neutral, raising up off the seat, etc., to get it lined up.

So, I made up a mirror that attaches to the quick hitch frame out of scrap and some old mirrors I had lying around. This just hangs on the quick hitch and is easily removable if necessary. No more hassle when hitching up.
 

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   / Front Hitch Mirror #3  
Runner,

I picked up a box of 6 or 8 mirrors at a yard sale last spring. It was $2 for the box but I didn't really have a need for them, at the time. A few days ago I mounted a quick hitch in the bucket of my FEL and while trying it out to hook up a blade I had to get off to check the line up.

With your invention I now have a way to use up my bargain mirrors and be able to see when hooking up am implement without getting of the seat.

I might even adapt the concept to hook up a trailer on my pickup.

Thanks,

Clem
 

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