Mule Gets Hitched

[GeneD14]

On our new Kawasaki Mule we needed a tow hitch. We want to use it to pull a lawn roller, dump cart, etc... Excuse the driver, he is a little goofy.

 

[GeneD14]

I started to fabricate one by extending the frame tubes using 1.5" black pipe. I drilled a through hole bo bolt the extentions on.

 

[GeneD14]

I then tacked up the hitch out of some scrap steel that I had. I wanted to make sure that it all fit correctly before final welding. I also added a tow hook that could be used with a tow strap.

 

[GeneD14]

Once I was sure that everything was lined up right I welded it all up and put a coat of primer and black paint on.

 

[GeneD14]

Another view.

 

[JerryG]

Looks good and a good idea to utilize existing tubes. The only problem that I can see is that it will ride rough when you have something hooked up, since it is attached to the axle swing arm.

 

[GeneD14]

And one last picture... Not quite as big of a project as WroughtHarv would typically tackle, but I've had enough for now. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[GeneD14]

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Jerry,

I had trouble finding anything to mount the hitch to. There just isn't very much back there.
I want to make a front brush guard and bumper and it looks like a challenge to find anything solid enough up front also.

 

[GeneD14]

Here is a light gauge metal Mule hitch that is selling now on Ebay for $104. It appears to simple bolt to the center of the lower control arm.