Moving trailers with FEL Bucket or Forks

[fried1765]

I welded a receiver to the bucket. It is a HUGE time saver. I use it all the time to move 20’ tandem trailer.
(i should add, this is for empty trailer only! )

I have a very similar setup to yours and I absolutely hate it!
I cannot see the coupler ball from the tractor seat (you obviously cannot either).

My new, very much preferred method, is a slide on fork hitch receiver, similar to the one in the posting above.
I think I paid Titan about $45 for mine.

I can change from bucket to forks and unlock/lock SSQA (hydraulic diverter) without dismounting, so it is very convenient for me

 

[Dennis.D]

I have the attachment that screws on the bucket lip. It works good, but its hard to see the ball to hook up to the trailer. I also have one that goes on my quick attach on the 3 pt hitch. I like that one better, because I can see it easily, but a lot of times the 3PH is occupied and I need something for the front.

 

[nbryan]

Pic 1 ball at tip of fork, very useful for when the chipper's in action, shifting the trailer from branch pile to pile.

And for the long haul later out of the bush hauling chips, firewood, the 3-point receiver frame. The forks are limited for any distance hauling with a trailer loaded, but for short maneuvers and unloaded trailers they're great. But bringing home the wood needs the 3-point a-frame. That a-frame is also really good for skidding logs with a chain!