Trailer snatcher for 3 Pt. Hitch

[ronjhall]

Dargo

I fixed the 2 links that were in the post.

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If you have something that is patentable do not post your pictures.

If you have problems going to the main index here is a post that will fix the older links.

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[slowrev]

Northern Hydraulics sells a device like you are describing.

 

[Dargo]

Thanks slowrev, but I can't find it. I'm not trying to really invade on anyone's territory. I just had a need for a specific implement and with my background and resources I designed what seems to be a bullet proof professional looking device. I was just wondering if there would be any interest for such an item. Mine is somewhat unique as I'd never seen anything like it before I made it. If you have a link to Northern Hydraulics product I'd like to see their model. Mine was designed giving a larger footprint for strength and stability to the drawbar and has additional strengthening aspects for both vertical and lateral support. It is in no way light, but it also would not be very expensive. It looks like it would work great with "Pat's Easy Change" system. His system looks fantastic and was something else that I was going to try to design. Looks like his system is pretty well perfected and gets my vote. Gotta get one. Again, my post was to see if there would be any interest in my invention. Depending on what all the buyer would want with my product, it would likely sell for around $62 professionally tested, finished and painted.

 

[Inspector507]

There are several on the market
Bad River
Expensive one at Northern Tool

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Want to talk insanely expensive, but seriously flexible and adaptable? Try this one: EZ Workhorse

 

[Inspector507]

<font color="blue"> insanely expensive </font>

With emphasis on insanely /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

The owner of the EZ Workhorse actually looked me up by checking my profile, going to my website and calling me at my office to offer me an EZ Workhorse at wholesale cost.

I will say that after some of the comments I have made about the cost of the unit in some other posts, he was an extreme gentleman for extending the offer. He impressed me with his offer, but I have to admit that the price was still more than I thought was reasonable. The product is impressive. But the cost is just not justified when individual implements can be purchased for less cost.

 

[Dargo]

Dang! I should have found this TBN website first. I'd never seen one of these before. I could have just bought one instead of re-inventing one. My design is sort of in between the Bad River and the Northern Tool. It is definitely stronger than the Bad River but not quite like or as bulky as the Northern Tool. I knew this was a great site to find out answers. Oh well, my price beats both easily but I do not have a patent on my design and still do not know if there would be enough interest to pursue it on any larger scale. Thoughts? I promise you won't hurt my feelings. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif By the way, thanks for the great links!

 

[rsatter22]

Dargo,

Here's a drawing of one I fabed last year. (If the link works)

Rick

Receiver

 

[Zork]

I know that you are talking 3pt hitches but I thought that I'd share this, /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I welded a 2" receiver on the top center of my front bucket ( if you have a fel) so that I can have full versitility. You can drive up to, snatch and go. Also it was so easy to lift it up and remove the axle or one of my trailers too.