Trailer ball mount

[Turfturd]

Has anyone out there ever mounted a trailer ball to your front end loader. Is there any idea’s going around. I would like to be able to move trailers around with my tractor.
I would like for it to be removable so it is not in the way. It would be nice to have different ball sizes.
Thank you any ideas.

 

[85Hokie]

depending on what is ON the trailer ........... a 3 point works well or draw bar mount

there are clamp on ball mounts however

 

[NCL4701]

https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Tractor-Receiver-Adapter-Bobcat/dp/B089D1N8VJ/ref=asc_df_B089D1N8VJ?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745502739815&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345030121500&psc=1

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/bucket-and-accessories/clamp-on-bucket-hitch-v2/192102.html?scid=scbplp192102&sc_intid=192102&msclkid=6370b9389a0918e5fd9bdb9f566ef7fd&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20NB%20-%20Mobile%20-%20Prospecting&utm_term=4580153134592077&utm_content=SC%20Shopping%20-%20NB%20-%20Mobile

I don’t have one. Have seen several in use. The above are just examples.

 

[Dieseldonato]

You have a quick hitch? If so make up a hitch plate with a 2" receiver. If not then burn or drill a hole into the cut edge of the bucket for a hitch ball. Just moving stuff around the house the 1 7/8" will work fine.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

It’s maybe not exactly what you are asking…I have a 2 inch receiver welded on the bucket (not the loader). You can then use what ever hitch you like in it. (Use with a shackle and strap or a variety of hitches including trailer ball. Depending on your trailer height and the departure on the back end of trailer it can be an issue depending on the top height of the bucket vs the height of the trailer tongue and how high you have to lift the tongue…can be issue pushing towards an incline at the apron of is driveway (as an example) at least it is for my MX and my utility trailer that has a dovetail. Otherwise it works great for pushing trailers and wagons. If you don’t need it welded on I believe titan and heavy hitch and several others have a very simple bolt on receiver. (Search for ‘bolt on 2” receiver’)

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Another thought…if you have pallet forks, you could machine or plasma cut a hole in a tine and drop a trailer ball in…that would work also.

 

[ferguson]

made this for top of bucket slip in a 16" drop wirh 2" ball i made ( no picks of that ) works moving boat / log splitter & small yard trailer with practice you can hook up with getting off tractor in the yard do not need to lock coupler

 

[Lil Foot]

2" Tow Ball Attatchment...

Looking to move my snowmobile trailers around the house with my tractor. Only option I have seen is to drill a hole in my front end loader and place the ball there. Really don't like that. Anyone here have something different?

www.orangetractortalks.com

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[fried1765]

It’s maybe not exactly what you are asking…I have a 2 inch receiver welded on the bucket (not the loader). You can then use what ever hitch you like in it. (Use with a shackle and strap or a variety of hitches including trailer ball. Depending on your trailer height and the departure on the back end of trailer it can be an issue depending on the top height of the bucket vs the height of the trailer tongue and how high you have to lift the tongue…can be issue pushing towards an incline at the apron of is driveway (as an example) at least it is for my MX and my utility trailer that has a dovetail. Otherwise it works great for pushing trailers and wagons. If you don’t need it welded on I believe titan and heavy hitch and several others have a very simple bolt on receiver. (Search for ‘bolt on 2” receiver’)

I have a receiver bolted to the top underside of my bucket on my little Ford 1920.
Clearance under the tongue is a problem, due to the bucket edge touching the ground.
I have recently ordered an 18" hitch extender that will move the ball further forward for visibility, and I will then be able to use a 4"drop hitch insert, to provide more ground clearance.

 

[B737]

 

[JeremyBX2200]

The previous owner of my BX drilled a hole to mount a trailer ball. I have used it for some small trailers I have and it worked okay. Biggest issue is that I can't see the ball while sitting in the drivers seat.

I only use it if I have an implement on the 3-point that I don't want to take off at the time. If I don't I use my receiver that hooks to my 3-point. I can see it from the drivers seat so it is way easier to hook up.

I am going to be trailering in some gravel and river rock. I am hoping i can use the ball on my FEL to raise the front of the trailer to dump the rock so I don't have to shovel it. We will see if it works......might be a great idea or it might crash and burn......

 

[Turfturd]

Thanks for all of the ideas. I did not realize that there was so many options out there.
Now I just need to decide.
thanks again.

 

[dan_m]

I use a 3 point mounted trailer hitch. I bought mine from online (first "after market" item I purchased for my BX2380). I have since added a quick hitch and the trailer hitch was too narrow to work. I bought some 22M bolts to replace the lower pins to widen it and now it fits perfectly in the QH. If you are opt to go with one, pay attention to measurements and if you have a QH or not.

Dan

 

[bcp]

The support to the center hook keeps a heavier trailer from over-flexing the bucket bottom.

The ball is visible from the seat, which makes it much easier to use.

A conventional ball mount in the rise position could be used. I found the fabricated one I used at a yard sale.

It can be mounted or dismounted in 2-3 minutes.

Bruce

 

[Snowman7]

I have Redline pallet forks and there is a receiver built into it, love it.

 

[ve9aa]

I looked for this at Princess Auto y'day to slip over a pallet fork, but couldn't find it.
Thought it was a good idea. Maybe better than drilling a hole in a fork?
fork ball mount