3-Point Hitch Trailer Mover

[PA452]

I'd like to pick up a 3ph trailer mover for pulling a single axle trailer around some farm fields and trails, hauling firewood, a water tote, things like that.

Everything Attachments is typically the first place I look, but it looks like their trailer mover doesn't have any loops for the safety chains, or check chains, etc.. I could weld something on myself, but just wondering if anyone knows of good offerings ready from the factory.

Thanks

 

[Tinhack]

I picked up an old frame-mount receiver hitch at the salvage yard. With a few mods and a little welding, I made one that fits my quick hitch--The 3-point kind. Well heck. I looked but don't even have a picture of it. I try to get one later if you're interested. Mine came with loops but why would you need safety chains? Stay off the road. :confused3:

 

[PA452]

I picked up an old frame-mount receiver hitch at the salvage yard. With a few mods and a little welding, I made one that fits my quick hitch--The 3-point kind. Well heck. I looked but don't even have a picture of it. I try to get one later if you're interested. Mine came with loops but why would you need safety chains? Stay off the road. :confused3:

I wouldn't really NEED safety chains, it's more a matter of just having a place to stick them. Check chains however would run down to the draw bar to keep the trailer from being able to push the 3ph upward beyond a certain point.

I can build one, but I'm not a professional fabricator and as busy as I am right now it's just not worth my time. If it comes down to it though, yeah, I can just weld on some loops myself.

 

[Diggin It]

ANY tractor or farm type store should have them for pickup and go, no shipping necessary. Wrapping chains around one is simple if they don't have loops. Or loops can be added easily.

 

[i7win7]

County Line seem to have them
Search Results for trailer mover at Tractor Supply Co.
Mines been modified

 

[mred2]

Same one I have. Not bad.

 

[Thomas]

Even Amzon sell what your looking for.

 

[PA452]

Even Amzon sell what your looking for.

I know they're around. I'm just asking for suggestions for good ones.

I should have also noted in the OP I'd use it for more than just pulling trailers. I'd occasionally stick a receiver shackle in there and use it for pulling logs and such. So I'm looking for something strong.

 

[Tinhack]

Are you using the tractor you have listed? How strong does it need to be? Does your tractor have a draw bar?

I would rather pull/bend the pins out of mine than pull the rear end out. Choose your repairs like YOU had to pay for them.

 

[PA452]

Are you using the tractor you have listed? How strong does it need to be? Does your tractor have a draw bar?

I would rather pull/bend the pins out of mine than pull the rear end out. Choose your repairs like YOU had to pay for them.

Some with the B2650, but more with a JD990.

 

[RickB]

I can’t imagine hurting any commercially built trailer mover with a B2650 or 990.

 

[ruffdog]

I have the red version of this one:

3-Point Receiver Hitch (Orange) | eBay

I have had some mishaps using it running a 7ft plow off the receiver and it has never bent, broke, or anything. Very nice, not overly heavy, well designed. It would be plenty for the OP's size tractor.

 

[Mat4644]

Better to use a quick hitch and drawbar for skidding logs. Amazon has the trailer movers light to heavy. Bought a $60 one and move 7,000# trailers many times. Not all are quick hitch compatable if that matters.

 

[tookielee]

Drill a hole in the triangular gussets next to the receiver tube

 

[Xfaxman]

This is what I have, very versatile: TRANSFORMER Quick Hitch Compatible Platform - OMNI Mfg LLC

 

[shovelmike]

Amazon.com: Titan Tractor Drawbar with Suitcase Weight Brackets | 2" Receiver | CAT 1 3-Pt: Home Improvement This is what I use, hang suitcase weights on it to double as counterweight, 8 42 Lb. John Deere weights, enough for my little tractor.
No attachment point for safety chains, but could be added given some creativity.

 

[Tomtint]

A friend of mine welded a receiver on to his box blade.. real nice set up and saves from changing attachments a little

 

[Johnkn]

Heavy hitch. Hang suitcase weights and use the 2 receiver for the trailer.

 

[skipmarcy]

A friend of mine welded a receiver on to his box blade.. real nice set up and saves from changing attachments a little

This is what I did years ago. My boxblade lives on my tractor as it is great ballast against my FEL and is my most-used implement. I welded some very heavy angle iron on top of the back and then blew a hole in for the 2" ball to mount. I can grab my trailer quickly, and have the boxblade as my anchor/parking brake still. (my parking brake has always sucked from new and can't be trusted to hold) I do have a 3 pt drawbar beefed-up and with a 2" and a 2 5/16" ball welded onto it but haven't used it in quite awhile. I made it to set halves of doublewide trailers into position on lots in Florida after the hurricanes of 2004. I used one of those drawbar locks to keep it from rotating but it still had quite a bit of slop back n' forth. The boxblade setup has no slop and is very convenient to use. I move my empty gooseneck around with my loader bucket curled and the hitch in a corner of it.

 

[SkylineAcres16]

I REALLY like my King Kutter trailer mover. I would challenge anyone to find one heavier built. They make 2 models; this is the heavier one. It has clevis style hook-up (stronger) for the lower arms and comes with a chain and adjustable connector to attach to your drawbar to prevent upward movement. It also has a spot for trailer breakaway chains to connect to. I have a ball mount with a hook welded on it that I use on this trailer mover and I have pulled trees and everything using it. Highly recommend.