Trailer hitch on back hoe

Chanceywd

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this was version 1, used to tow dead riders with chain sling
version 2 point oh has a sleeve/receiver and 'hooks' onto bucket , to keep from moving .
I like the way you think outside the box, Jay!
This was my answer to adding a hook to my buckets but by making a sandwich with 2, 3/8 plates for the bucket linkage I can lift even taking the bucket off and gives me more clearance. Works good for lifting like my 20kw Generac into place when I installed. I'm thinking one might make a receiver mount like this and could use a ball mount or hook or shackle if needed.

Bill

Edit, I added a quick attach since that photo so that allows me to use with the bucket off. My original idea was so I didn't have to put a hook on each bucket.
 

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Tractor Gal

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Is this an idea to fabricate or is this available for purchase somewhere? I could use that.

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this was version 1, used to tow dead riders with chain sling
version 2 point oh has a sleeve/receiver and 'hooks' onto bucket , to keep from moving .
Have the hooks they were a simple 20 min deal. Screwing with a chain is half azzed. But like stated not interested in FEL as that wont work in close quarters were i park all the trailers. Bucket hitch's are pretty much a joke for my beaver trailers and other low rear clearance.
 

Oleracer

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If I need HD tow capacity I take my BH off and use the drawbar. Otherwise I use my UTV or forks on the tractor.
Yep not gonna happen for 4-5 min parking empty trailers 🤣 HD towing ill use a capable truck with real brakes that weighs a bit more than these little tractors🤣 doubt my tractor has even had BH off in its 34 years. No draw bar No 3 point hitch either even if i did pull BH.
 

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OK, here's version two point oh.....
V1 had a hook as I have a chain sling (slip hook-ring-slip hook) That I use to tow riders with. hooks go onto the front bumper of the rider, ring onto the 'tow hook'. It was a quick, easy, 'need-it-now' solution 4 years ago.
With V2, I can pull my empty 6by10 dump trailer. seems it's usually in the way as space is tight here.
Only out of pocket cost was the $10 receiver from Princess Auto,rest is scrap from the bin.
 

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