[RRMCCABE]

I guess the possibilities are limitless but wondering what everyone has done to pull stuff from their 3 point.

So post your pictures here !

I wanted a multi-purpose attachment that would do several things as it would be on the tractor most the time. Its a work in progress.

When I got the 2305 I built a simple attachment using a drawbar. Later I decided to weld hooks to the top so I can use it to lift the garbage cart and haul it to the street.

I recently decided I wanted to use a receiver instead of just a ball so I can have other options including a carry-all platform.

Couple things I noticed originally are the shouldered bushings are really wider than they need to be. This allows the unit to move side to side a little. So I cut about an inch off the bushings and moved them in so the shoulder captures the I-match better.

Trying to elimate rattles when mowing I decided to redo the top mount as well and instead of using pins I cut down a shaft and welded it in place.

Also welded a chain hook to the drawbar.

The small channel welded to the front of receiver is where I plan to mount a small toolbox from the 1026R. This will hold my pins, a few tools, etc.

Here are a few pictures.

 

[2365]

More ideas

I don't have the welding skills, so I have to rely on my wallet Here is a neat Omni-Hitch I have coming Monday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMNI-Combo-...399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c2091067 It's pretty versatile. The hitch itself weighs 80 pounds. There are lots of great ideas out there

 

[RRMCCABE]

Thats a nice looking hitch.

I probably should have thought more about weights. I dont like to run weights unless I am using the loader because I am trying to maintain my lawn with it. Its on the verge of being to heavy now. But sure would be a nice if I needed it.

I just finished my "tongue" option for my hitch.

I made a hinged tab on the back of my hitch. I did this for pulling lawn implements like small trailers, spreaders, roller, etc.

This will protect the implement if I accidently raise or lower the 3-point which I have been known to do. Saves me from bending the tongue on something !!

All I do is remove the hitch and put it in backwards.

 

[RandyM]

Mine isn't as versatile as yours, but it is doing all that I need. Here is a thread I posted showing why I did what I did, if that is OK?

http://www.greentractortalk.com/for...-receiver-hitch-that-works&highlight=receiver

I will re-post a couple of picks also. Isn't it fun to dream and create? :dance:

 

[RRMCCABE]

Looks great Randy. Just thought it would be nice to have a bunch of ideas in one thread. For those that are thinking about making their own. Seems to be a popular project.

 

[Kennyd]

Here is...

My version #1:

Then I remade it into this:

 

[rcjohns]

I just received my omni mfg. imatch compatible weight bar/ trailer hitch/ single tooth scrarifier tooth/ pinned chain hook. I am very pleased with this set up, the fit and finish is outstanding. I have a stand on order for the unit making it easy to off load the unit on to a mail hitch receptacle stand. I will include some pic of the whole shooting match for your look see.The suitcase weights were purchased from Home Depot shipped free to my house.

 

[RRMCCABE]

Making the hitch reversable and putting the hinged tongue on the back works great.

The hinge fixes all my concerns about accidently raising or lowering the 3-point with a lawn type implement attached.

 

[ColonyPark]

Great thread RRMCCABE!:thumbup1gif: And some great looking hitches folks!:thumbup1gif:

Here is mine. I also went the route of Omni Mfg. but I have the "Transformer". I do not own or have much need for suitcase weights (or at least not yet:lol. I also bought the middlebuster attachment which I have used several times and have a couple more jobs for it coming up. All of my dealings with and product from Omni has been top shelf.:good2: And now a couple pics of course........

 

[mjncad]

Rich:

I think you need to find a way to incorporate some Unistrut. :thumbup1gif: