My multi-way bucket hook system on JD 3032e

[JANDG]

I had this built for about 60.00 total.$30.00 for the welding & rest on parts. This is just a readily avalible bumber hitch you can get for 20-30 off e-bay & I bought this one new used for 12 I think. sourced chain hooks off e-bay & tow hooks from local auto parts store for cheap. Unit also uses large 3" plate washers underneath. I like the fact now that I can use anything for strapping loads or lifting,chain,straps,rope, etc, etc. & then haveing the option of any 2 inch plug-in I can dream up. I am going to make small boom the braces down to bottom left & right corners for somethings I thought of as helping me, rolled fencing,etc..@ 5" in width it fits JD buckets perfect & you can use the existingtop hole allready in your bucket, well if you got them.My allready were there. The width on plate is 14" I think.
Joe

 

[20 20]

I used the same hitch for my truck, came from Harbor Freight {under 20.00} I like how you welded your hooks. Are you worried about to much force to the center of the bucket?

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Nice looking gadget. I'm saving your pics and will maybe have someone weld up something similar.

 

[byaffe]

I think I am going to build one for my tractor. Cool Idea!

 

[mjncad]

Nice version JANDG. I made something similar as one of my first welding projects. Picasa Web Albums - Matt - John Deere 42...#