Trailer Hitch Receiver For Pallet Fork Frame

[Xfaxman]

From your first post I am guessing that you have forks.

How about this idea for the 5th wheel trailer?
Receiver Hitch |

Forklift Tine Trailer Mover Moving Attachment 2" or 2 5 16" Ball GN or 5th Wheel | eBay

New Receiver Hitch 5th Wheel Trailer Mover Forklift Attachment | eBay

 

[powerscol]

xfaxman - thanks for the information. Unfortunately all these units put the lift point too far forward. As my loader has more lift capacity than my 3 point (loader at pins is 1600 lbs, 20" out is 1225lbs - 3 point at 24" behind pins - 1100 lbs) data from owners manual) I need to use the loader as close to the pins at possible.

I have been thinking of the Northern tool one more, even though it is a bit more expensive. With the cut out on the back plate, there is room of the 5er king pin housing to swivel as I turn it.

Any more thoughts on this - I want to make sure I get the correct unit for my needs.

 

[countrybumpkin]

So what do you have in mind to go with the northern one to hook to the fifth wheel?

 

[powerscol]

I was going to get a ball mount and get a cup welded up that I can bolt in, or just have it welded to the shank as close to the frame as possible. I might have a bearing plate as shown in one of the photos. I was thinking of a locking device, but I think the trailer weight will keep it solidly in place. Thoughts?

In all of my searches I cant find a receiver shank with the cup on it yet.

 

[countrybumpkin]

If you could get something like this and have it mounted to the top of the plate would work good. Plus this has a pin to keep it from coming loose.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Also I just ran across a thread here on TBN from Fluney attachments, they have a plate like your wanting, not sure what cost would be. Post 17 shows a pic of the plate.





.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/306043-fluney-loader-attachments-2.html

 

[powerscol]

countrybumpkin where did you find that photo - would be good to have contact information. Also thanks for the Fluney link - they do not have that unit on their web page so I sent and email.

Thanks for the help - it is greatly appreciated

 

[joeyd]

I bought this from Titan Distributors for under $100 to move my dual axle trailer around using my bucket not my front forks. It works for my needs, I don't know what you could do for your fifth wheel.

 

[powerscol]

joeyd - thanks for the thought, but I don't think my bucket will take the weight that far out. I had borrowed some bolt on pallet forks before I got my Terraforce ones, and my bucket flexed a lot. I appreciate the thought though.

 

[countrybumpkin]

It says it's a b& w turnover accessory called a inverted ball. May contact b & w.

1310 B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch Ball Dodge Ram 2500 3500 2003-2012