Trailer Hitch with Photos

[kebo]

Here's mine:

 

[Diamondpilot]

Here is the one I built from a Ford Explore Hitch. As you can see I also use it for the 3 point splitter I made and a few other implements I have made like my ripper and trencher.

Chris

 

[JB4310]

Here is the one I built from a Ford Explore Hitch. As you can see I also use it for the 3 point splitter I made and a few other implements I have made like my ripper and trencher.

Chris

That's a good idea having the splitter slide into the hitch, so you don't need a separate 3 pt frame on the splitter.
I see you have a drop down leg to support it when in horizontal position. Does it swing up for vertical use? if not looks like you could make it without to much trouble.

JB.

 

[Diamondpilot]

That's a good idea having the splitter slide into the hitch, so you don't need a separate 3 pt frame on the splitter.
I see you have a drop down leg to support it when in horizontal position. Does it swing up for vertical use? if not looks like you could make it without to much trouble.

JB.

The back leg by the hitch area comes off if needed. It utilizes the same hitch tube/pin technology. You can just see it in picture 1. You have to look closely. I originally did not have the front storage leg and built a wood saw horse designed stand but it was wobbly and I was afraid my little ones may get hurt around it. I like that the rear leg has the ability to come off once lifted so that I can level it in the woods via the 3-point.

The rear leg is fixed. Here are some pics to explain.

Pic 2 shows the log cradle I made. Also show is my shop press adapter. I just pull a pin, tilt the cylinder up, pull out the wedge, and insert the shop press. I have used it a few times and it works great.

Pic 3 shows it in the vertical position. It was when I still had the wood saw horse stand.

As you can see I made the splitter so it sticks out the back of the tractor long ways so two people can split with one operating it and the other bring over the wood. Most of the store bought 3 point units went cross ways along the back of the tractor.

Chris