Dual receiver hitch ballast box mod

[dmay]

I decided to add two 2 in receiver hitches to my ballast box. Here are a few pics to show what it looks like with added tri-ball/hook, winch and cargo carrier. Top receiver does not interfere at all with the iMatch top hook. It adds the ability to pick up and reposition my gooseneck horse trailer. Also allows for adding a small cargo carrier in the top receiver for a great place to hold a tool box, chain saw, what have you. I also have a 4 bike carrier that is great for securely holding long handled items like shovels, rakes, even a weedeater. Might be my next pic to post. My winch is definitely overkill for my size of tractor. I mostly use it on my truck for pulling stuck vehicles out of the snow hence it is an 8000lb pull.

 

[Rayrla]

I decided to add two 2 in receiver hitches to my ballast box. Here are a few pics to show what it looks like with added tri-ball/hook, winch and cargo carrier. Top receiver does not interfere at all with the iMatch top hook. It adds the ability to pick up and reposition my gooseneck horse trailer. Also allows for adding a small cargo carrier in the top receiver for a great place to hold a tool box, chain saw, what have you. I also have a 4 bike carrier that is great for securely holding long handled items like shovels, rakes, even a weedeater. Might be my next pic to post. My winch is definitely overkill for my size of tractor. I mostly use it on my truck for pulling stuck vehicles out of the snow hence it is an 8000lb pull.

Nice project! I like your hooks on top of the receivers.

 

[Bob77064]

Good job, looks great.

 

[dmay]

Nice project! I like your hooks on top of the receivers.

Thanks! The receiver hooks are for pulling with a 5/16" chain. The tri-ball large hook is more suitable for a nylon tow strap.

 

[roman]

Very clever and useful build. I bet you will find it handy.

 

[yoder]

Excellent work. It will be very useful. Just curious do you load your rear tires too?

 

[dmay]

Excellent work. It will be very useful. Just curious do you load your rear tires too?

I do not. The ballast box provides more then enough weight and it is easily removable, when you dont want the extra weight, like when mowing grass.