Omni Transformer vs Heavy Hitch

[PsRumors]

I am going to buy a weight bracket hitch combo to use as ballast for my FEL but am trying to decide on which hitch. Both seem to have advantages and disadvantage. I know I could go with a box for much less money but I like the flexibility of the suitcase weights and a few of the attachments each hitch offers.

Omni Transformer - $210 base price plus shipping
TRANSFORMER Platform with Integrated Weight Rack - OMNI Mfg LLC
Likes - integrated bottom horizontal draw, comes with top vertical receiver, bolt on accessories (which is also a dislike)
Dislikes - bolt on receiver hitch (which is also a like), no option for 70lb weights

Heavy Hitch -$219 base price plus shipping
https://heavyhitch.com/store/category-1-hitch/category-1-hitch-and-bracket-for-suitcase-weights/
Likes - is a sponsor here, square tubing instead of angle iron, built in reciever hitch, 70lb weight option ($30)
Dislikes - no horizontal draw bar, extra cost to use 70lb weights, extra cost to have verticle reciever ($80 but does make it a super hitch with heavier metal)

To get a heavy hitch like I want would be $299 plus another $30 if I decided I want the option to use 70lb weights. The omni transformer is $240 once I buy a bolt on reciever.

Any thoughts or concerns on either hitch?

I want to make a purchase today. Thanks!

 

[Xfaxman]

Did you look at the Omni Combo Hitch, it has the receiver welded on.



Combo Hitches - OMNI Mfg LLC

 

[PsRumors]

I saw that but like the integrated weight bracket of the transformer.

 

[Xfaxman]

I saw that but like the integrated weight bracket of the transformer.

I have the Transformer (without the integrated weight bracket), and like it. The bolted on Receiver hitch is plenty strong enough for my Toolcat 3 point.

 

[Xfaxman]

I am going to buy a weight bracket hitch combo to use as ballast for my FEL but am trying to decide on which hitch. Both seem to have advantages and disadvantage. I know I could go with a box for much less money but I like the flexibility of the suitcase weights and a few of the attachments each hitch offers.


I want to make a purchase today. Thanks!

Well which one did you order?

 

[dkair]

Bumping this thread as I am interested in what PsRumors ended up going with and what the experience has been. Also interested in any other input others may have. I am considering the same purchase. Thanks!

 

[hslogger]

I ordered a a black Omni Heavy Duty drawbar hitch assembly that has the grab hook welded on it. I could not be happier with it. I have it mounted on an OLD USA made heavy drawbar that isn't bent up. The holes match perfectly, I sandwiched a gasket from truck innner tube between the two pieces. The hitch is USA made, painted with finished fabrication. welds are nice, corners and edges rounded. It came with two bolts,nuts, washers, a top hitch pin and a receiver pin. A first class attachment that I am glad to have. They get my vote. It is **** for stout.

 

[PhysAssist]

With all respect due:

Pictures or it never got bought...

Preferably action shots with any customization you added.



Thomas

I ordered a a black Omni Heavy Duty drawbar hitch assembly that has the grab hook welded on it. I could not be happier with it. I have it mounted on an OLD USA made heavy drawbar that isn't bent up. The holes match perfectly, I sandwiched a gasket from truck innner tube between the two pieces. The hitch is USA made, painted with finished fabrication. welds are nice, corners and edges rounded. It came with two bolts,nuts, washers, a top hitch pin and a receiver pin. A first class attachment that I am glad to have. They get my vote. It is **** for stout.

 

[hslogger]

ya want pictures eh, well by golly here ya go

 

[PhysAssist]

Thanks HSL,

It sure looks HD!

Why the rubber gasketing, if it's not to impertinent to ask?

Thanks again,
Thomas

ya want pictures eh, well by golly here ya go