[fastlaners]

Hello All; I’m planning on installing a 2-bagger on my X580 and would still want to use tow hitch; without removing bagger frame; is there anyway or product to do this ? Thanks John

 

[TJR345]

I haven't seen anything.

 

[JDDriver95]

Hi,
i dont know if we talk about the same bagger system but there is already a similar thread with the same question with a solution:

Tow extension for 7p cart

Does anyone know of a part that can extend the tow bar for the poly carts? Short of calling myself lazy, I can’t stand having to take off the bagging system to use the utility cart. My simple solution is take it to a welder and have them cut and weld on a 12-18 inch extension but I’m hoping to...

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[fastlaners]

Thanks for the reply; I’ll keep searching; but I may have to fabricate a extended bracket to mount along with support for bagger

 

[rw580]

Not sure of the mounting system for the bagger, but I ran in to a similar problem with the mounting brackets for my electric spreader on my x580. I like to keep the mount on because I also use it for mounting an electric sprayer. Now that I have a 1025R, the mount will most likely stay on permanently since I won't have a need for my sleeve hitch anymore.

Any way, I needed a way to retain my cart towing capabilities with the bracket installed and the bracket uses the hitch hole. Dug around the house looking for ideas and came across a laminate flooring install tool. Looked like the perfect candidate for some mods. The ends had 90 degree bends on them that could be used to prevent the new hitch from moving side to side. It was also made from 1/8 steel that I could not bend when in a vise.

Here is what I ended up with, along with a picture of the original tool. I used the wider end of the tool and shortened it some, I didn't use the original hole in the tool, that part was cut off.

 

[fastlaners]

Thanks for the reply good job improvising; I’ll probably end up doing something similar thanks again John