Ken's Bolt On Receiver

[gk527]

I've got a B2650 with the SSQA bucket on the FEL. I'm wanting to mount a receiver hitch on the bucket and was looking at Ken's Bolt On receiver hitch. Has anyone used the receiver Bolt On from Ken on their tractor? I don't know if it will fit at the top.

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[hodge]

Ken's a member here- ask him.

 

[gk527]

Ken's a member here- ask him.

I did via email. He said he wasn't sure if it'd fit there or not. So, I came here to see if anyone has used it.

 

[hodge]

Gotcha. I figured it would be best to go to the horse, and you did. Hopefully someone here has some experience.

 

[scdeerslayer]

If you mount it to the top of the bucket it might be too high if you're planning to use it to move trailers.

 

[gk527]

If you mount it to the top of the bucket it might be too high if you're planning to use it to move trailers.

I was going to get a drop hitch receiver to put in there.

 

[KennedyFarmer]

why are you using the bucket vs drawbar?

 

[gk527]

why are you using the bucket vs drawbar?

Sometimes it's easier to back a trailer in to tight spots going forward. So you connect the trailer to the front of the tractor, driving forward, you can maneuver the trailer easier.

 

[Kennyd4110]

I gave GK the plate dimensions as shown on the FAQ page and advised that I didn't think it would fit on the Kubota buckets, and he confirmed that today.

 

[Bmbbm]

I have no personal experience but Titan Attachments makes one that clamps to the front edge of the bucket.

 

[Dark Age 53]

If you're only using the receiver occasionally why not drill a couple of holes in the lower part of the bucket, mount the receiver only when needed?

 

[gk527]

I have no personal experience but Titan Attachments makes one that clamps to the front edge of the bucket.

I actually had one of those, but sent it back. I tried it a couple times and it worked, but I got concerned that I was only picking up weight on one of the SSQA plates. I was concerned that they would get out of alignment.

I found this yesterday, so I ordered it. Once I get it, I'm going to see where I can mount some of Ken's Bolt On Hooks and Clevis. To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to drilling holes in my bucket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/192211781310?rmvSB=true

 

[Dark Age 53]

I found this yesterday, so I ordered it. Once I get it, I'm going to see where I can mount some of Ken's Bolt On Hooks and Clevis. To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to drilling holes in my bucket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/192211781310?rmvSB=true

That looks great, hard to believe you can get it for $189 and free shipping included.....look forward to seeing what you think of it.

 

[gk527]

That looks great, hard to believe you can get it for $189 and free shipping included.....look forward to seeing what you think of it.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. It'll be a little lighter than the bucket, so that helps with being able to pick up a little bit heavier stuff. Plus the hooks will be closer to the lift points than they would be on the bucket.

 

[Dark Age 53]

Too bad they don't make one for a LA243 loader, if they did I'd have to get one for that price. Keep us informed.

 

[Forvols]

You have a QA bucket and FEL you can remove easily, why not mount the receiver to the front tractor frame vs bucket? Even leaving the bucket and fel attached to the tractor you could raise it high enough to use the frame mounted receiver for empty trailer moving etc.

 

[gk527]

You have a QA bucket and FEL you can remove easily, why not mount the receiver to the front tractor frame vs bucket? Even leaving the bucket and fel attached to the tractor you could raise it high enough to use the frame mounted receiver for empty trailer moving etc.

Because with the receiver attached to the FEL, I can drop it low enough to get under the coupler on the trailer, put the ball in to the coupler, then lift the trailer just enough so the jack clears the ground. You never have to get off the seat of the tractor.

There's a fine line between laziness and convenience. This rides that line.

 

[scdeerslayer]

But with the ball on the FEL, will you be able to see it from the seat? Even if you can see the bucket, you can't see through the bucket with a hitch with a large drop in it.

 

[nickelplated5s]

Put a hole in one of your forks and drop a ball in that.

 

[gk527]

Put a hole in one of your forks and drop a ball in that.

Then when I wanted to use the forks for pallets I'd have to take the ball off.


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