Options for SSQA trailer mover (receiver hitch) ?

[4570Man]

I’d probably put the hitch at the top of the frame apposed to the bottom for better visibility. It’s hard to move a camper with a tractor because you can’t see around it. You might consider off setting the hitch if it’s light enough to lift on one side of the arms.

 

[4570Man]

Lol, great input. So you just... smash into them with the skid steers and push them around? Huh, didn't think of that option.

I do actually do that on my pintle hook trailer. For my lighter trailers there’s this option. I wouldn’t try that on a tractor. The skid steer attachment frame is much beefier than a tractor and won’t twist doing that like the wimpy torque tube on a tractor might.

 

[civilian]

I have a receiver hitch that goes on one ssqa arm. I think it may have come from Titan Equipment. I use either fork depending on which/where I am pulling/pushing. Also like someon else posted, your view from the tractor seat is centered, but you have no truck side mirrors if you are close to objects. A spotter maybe needed. Jon

 

[ruffdog]

I wonder if that design would put stress on the torque tube between both ssqa latch plates on the tractor?

 

[deezler]

^ Yeah I like the looks of that style (other than full trailer tongue weight only being held by one side of loader...) because it gives you a bit of visibility on one side, and being small/efficient design should be affordable. But I can't find that style for sale now anywhere. Anyone know a source?

 

[4570Man]

I have a receiver hitch that goes on one ssqa arm. I think it may have come from Titan Equipment. I use either fork depending on which/where I am pulling/pushing. Also like someon else posted, your view from the tractor seat is centered, but you have no truck side mirrors if you are close to objects. A spotter maybe needed. Jon

A real skid steer could use that and be fine but there’s no way I’d put that on the tractor. Tractor SSQA frame torque tubes are practically non existent. You’ll almost guaranteed bend it.

 

[deezler]

My fear as well.

I am now leaning towards an SSQA to 3-point adapter, since it is not that much more expensive, to give a lot more versatility.

I was sitting here thinking about how I would never think of a reason to put a 3-pt attachment on the front loader, but then I realized how I haven't graded my driveway all summer long because the backhoe has been on, and it's too big a chore to remove often.

Now comes my cheapskate problem, the titan adapter looks pretty decent, but i'm tempted to save $100 and get an amazon (china) special. They look identical... but is the QC the same?

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/skid-steer-3-point-attachment-adapter/169200.html

https://www.amazon.com/JMTAAT-Universal-Attachment-Adapter-Trailer/dp/B082SD3BC7/ref=psdc_3238155011_t3_B07H958NND

 

[ruffdog]

Now comes my cheapskate problem, the titan adapter looks pretty decent, but i'm tempted to save $100 and get an amazon (china) special. They look identical... but is the QC the same?

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/skid-steer-3-point-attachment-adapter/169200.html

https://www.amazon.com/JMTAAT-Universal-Attachment-Adapter-Trailer/dp/B082SD3BC7/ref=psdc_3238155011_t3_B07H958NND

They look to be the same and online they are being marketed under many names. I'm not liking the design because the upper link support is questionable. There is no framework...just relying on the plate.

 

[deezler]

Well, the plate has the full strip of angle running across the back at the top for SSQA retention, plus they did add a 2" square tube across there on the front to spread out the load a bit.

If I was using this on my front loader with a 3-pt attachment, I would be taking it pretty easy anyway - to protect my loader health.

 

[deezler]

Well I couldn't help myself, bought it. I don't have a welder but I know lots of folks who do, so if it needs a little correction upon receipt, I'll let everyone know what I found. Hopefully it's good to go.

 

[Bakinr]

if you can id suggest finding a SSQA to 3 point then you can use it to move trailers as well as implements i have this one for my Deere and it works great

https://www.palletforks.com/tractors/jd-hook-and-pin/adapters-and-mounting-plates/3-point-attachment-adapter-fits-john-deere/169210.html

 

[twowoode]

The one from titan is from china also.

 

[haroldy]

I just have 2 inch square tube attached with 2 bolts to bucket bottom
and use hitches from van, works great

 

[SonomaCountyGentleman]

Simply have a ball welded to the top of your front end loader.

 

[mcmopar]

There seems to be 2 threads discussing trailer moving. Question: I have a Kioti CK3510 HST, looking at the Titan receiver mount plate V2 for the ssqa. Want to be able to move around my Jayco 26ft rv. Trailer weighs aprox 5,000 lbs. Need opinions on if this combo would be able to accomplish the task. Thanks...

 

[Hermio]

Just starting my search for a convenient way to shuffle my collection of trailers around the yard/property. I want to use an SSQA attachment because my backhoe is often on the rear of the tractor all summer long. Plus is sounds pretty nice to be able to drive forwards and watch your trailer as you expertly back it into a parking spot.

I figured these things would be common and popular but actually there don't seem to be a ton of options out there. Unfortunately I am a tightwad so finding something at an affordable price point is important.

I see Vevor claims to have a couple options, and the prices are appealing. But I just can't trust that chinese junk and blatant false advertising on their own product pages.

Currently leaning towards this option from Titan.

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/receiver-mount-plate-attachment-v2/169101.html

Anyone else run a receiver hitch off the front loader? Feels like I might be missing some options.

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That is a light duty application. I don't think there is much risk with the Titan attachment.

 

[Hermio]

Curious as well...I have one that attaches to one fork end, but that stress on just the one fork bothers me. So I'm looking for something more robust. Thought there would be one or more that are simple and in the affordable range for my limited use.

One fork should be able to handle at least 1500# vertical load. But they are not designed for side loads.

 

[Fxfymn413]

I have a Kioti CK3510 HST, looking at the Titan receiver mount plate V2 for the ssqa. Want to be able to move around my Jayco 26ft rv. Trailer weighs aprox 5,000 lbs. Need opinions on if this combo would be able to accomplish the task. Thanks...

Any idea of what the tongue weight is? You need to be able to comfortably lift the tongue with the loader (obviously) and still have complete control of the tractor. Since you keep the backhoe on I assume that is more than enough counterweight to maintain control, but braking may be a bit iffy with the combined weight of the hoe and the trailer.

I'd use a chain to do a test lift just to make sure the loader is up to the job.

I use a home made ball mount that is set up for the 3 point and has mounts on it to slide over the pallet forks as well. I use a piece of chain to keep it from sliding forward off of the forks.

The three point set up has more lifting power and I have better control, but the pallet fork option is handy if I need to move something and i'm too lazy to remove the three point implement I have on.

I also notched a place on my box blade to insert a hitch reciever that I welded on. This is handy to move light trailers like a wood splitter around.

 

[deezler]

There seems to be 2 threads discussing trailer moving. Question: I have a Kioti CK3510 HST, looking at the Titan receiver mount plate V2 for the ssqa. Want to be able to move around my Jayco 26ft rv. Trailer weighs aprox 5,000 lbs. Need opinions on if this combo would be able to accomplish the task. Thanks...

It'll definitely move it with confidence, in my opinion. I have the same tractor and am looking to move around all my trailers which includes a 21' 4400 lb jayco. Camper tongue weight is usually under 1000 lbs, your kioti will lift and move it with ease.

However! as others have noted, you wont be able to see around it easily when driving straight. I am curious if pausing motion, standing up and leaning way out to the side while staying on the tractor will be good enough to get a view down the sides. I need to park my jayco under a metal carport, tucked right to the side.

 

[Hermio]

A real skid steer could use that and be fine but there’s no way I’d put that on the tractor. Tractor SSQA frame torque tubes are practically non existent. You’ll almost guaranteed bend it.

Depends on the tractor. I managed to bend an 8" combo dozer/snow blade attached to my Mahindra loader. The snow blade was 3/4" thick on the wearing part, with another 3/4" backing it up. The loader frame did not get bent. I have also lifted 1.5 ton tree sections with a 4-way bucket. When off center, they will try to tip over the tractor, but the loader frame does not bend at all. Mahindra 5035 HST.