Trailer Hitch "Extender" for BX

[Lumberdink]

Before I jump into another project, does anyone sell a longer trailer hitch thingy that would make it easier to attach a trailer? It's a struggle getting my ATV trailer attached, fighting with the 3 point stuff. I have a piece of steel but it takes forever to drill those big holes.

 

[radioman]

did you check out bxpanded?
Quick-On Receiver Hitch

 

[gwdixon]

Something like this would work.

Reese® Farm & Ranch Step Bumper Hitch, Class II - 1890610 | Tractor Supply Company

Plus, you can get various size balls, hitches, and hooks that will fit into the receiver.

The other thing to do is to buy, or make, an A-frame for your 3PH to mount a ball. eBay has several kinds.

 

[bcp]

These work. Put the hitch in the top for a more normal height.

Bruce

Dual Hitch Extender & Other Dual Hitch Receivers - Harbor Freight Tools

Multi-Use Ball Mount

 

[Lumberdink]

did you check out bxpanded?

I did not and thanks!
I wonder if the Tractor Supply hitch's holes line up with the OEM setup?
I tried the 3 point setup but it had a mind of its own---scary coming down the hill.

 

[Lumberdink]

These work. Put the hitch in the top for a more normal height.

Thanks---you were posting when I was and I missed your reply. I have a Harbor FRIGHT just a few miles from the compound---and lots of 20% off coupons! :thumbsup:
I've had pretty good luck with their Chinese crap. I just picked up a metal circular saw for a recent project and I was most impressed with its power. It shreds!

 

[vanb]

http://omni-mfg.com/BX-Special-3-Point-Trailer-Hitch--P320193.aspx

Here is what I have on my BX. It attaches pretty easy and works great. I've pulled my 4x8 trailer with 3/4 ton of rock many times. Might be more than you want to spend

 

[Artisan]

Well...how about first grabbing a Harbor Freight Quick Hitch ( HF QH )
and then get on of THESE. Or just
hook it up to your 3 point... ?

 

[gwdixon]

The problem with hooking a trailer to the 3PH is that there is no down pressure on the ball except what the trailer provides. As the OP stated, it is a bit scary going downhill if the trailer tries to catch up to the tractor.

The solution to the 3PH issue is to chain down the hitch so it can't move up. Just don't forget you chained it down!!

 

[gwdixon]

These work. Put the hitch in the top for a more normal height.

Bruce

Dual Hitch Extender & Other Dual Hitch Receivers - Harbor Freight Tools

Multi-Use Ball Mount

In order to use these the tractor needs a square receiver for them to fit into. HF does have what the OP needs.

5000 Lb. Capacity Step Bumper Receiver

3500 Lb. Capacity Step Bumper Receiver