Ken's Bolt On Receiver

[gk527]

I started a new thread for that attachment I got. It came in today. I really like it.

SSQA FEL Receiver

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31048


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[Eldubya]

It may not be the way you want to go, but I took the class III bolt-on hitch with a 2" receiver from whatever vehicle and simply welded it onto the top of my FEL. Tacked on a couple of chain-hooks and I'm good to go! Works great! (Try to find one that spans the full width of your FEL to distribute the weight)
It is kind of high for getting under the tongue of most trailers, but as you say, just use a drop-hitch.

 

[nickelplated5s]

Then when I wanted to use the forks for pallets I'd have to take the ball off.
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Really? You have to take the receiver plate off to use forks too. Besides buying it there's one more implement to store too.

 

[gk527]

Really? You have to take the receiver plate off to use forks too. Besides buying it there's one more implement to store too.

With the ball on the end of the fork you'll lose a lot of lifting capacity. If there's any weight on the trailer it puts more strain on the tractor.

Plus this is something I can leave on and not worry about it.


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[steveInMaryland]

Since you have the SSQA I propose this, which is what I did. I got a Titan set of pallet forks. The same frame for that handles my round bale hay spikes and has a 2 inch trailer receiver built in. It was under $500 for everything and does a great many tasks. I know you already ordered something but maybe someone else will see this. Maybe you will reconsider.

Semper fi