Home built 3pt trailer hitch and saw scabbards

[tacomatrd98]

Nothing earth shattering here but wanted to share some pics for inspiration for anybody else who may be thinking of building one.

The goal was to haul 2 saws, gas, oil, fiskars x27, wedges, and log tongs as these are the items I use the most when cutting. I have a husky felling lever and 2800 axe that hang on the ROPS easily enough so I didn't worry about them. The saw scabbards hang on a removable tube that pins into the vertical receiver tube. I can take it all off and use as a gooseneck hitch or to hold future attachments. The vertical plates left and right of the vert. tube are to hang suitcase weights. I can fit 10 total for roughly 500lbs of ballast including the weight of the hitch. The hitch is similar to an omni or HeavyHitch but I did not like how far back the ball mount sticks with their designs. I also incorporated a tray between the 3pt arms to hold gas/oil or chains, etc.

So far so good. I tried it out last Sunday and It works well. I could live with it as is but this is my prototype lol. I have a few ideas in mind for another build already. Opinions welcome.

AJ

 

[agvg]

Nice design and finish

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[Ryan Groat]

Awesome!!!!

 

[zogger]

That's pretty slick!

It's weirded me out on tractors before, designed to be real strong and do work, but no place to carry stuff!

 

[Shagbark]

Well done!

 

[absrio]

wow very clean design and build!!! excellent work!!!

 

[tacomatrd98]

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

 

[IyaMan]

The dual upright saws look badazz!!

One thought though, it looks like the saws' powerheads are resting directly on the wood. You may want to glue in a piece of foam or rubber to prevent shock damage if you drive over rough terrain.

 

[Marshy]

On the same note, I was thinking it would be nice to have something that will hold the power head a little more secure. Maybe check harbor freight for some cheap lever clamps like this.


I would drill a hole in the board for the rubber end to pass through so that it will pinch your bar against the back of the channel they rest in. You could mount the clamp with some carage head bolts on the inside of the channel that stick through with nust on the outside so the chain doesn't catch anything taking the saw in and out. I'd mount them up near the power head...

Nice weld.

 

[tacomatrd98]

The dual upright saws look badazz!!

One thought though, it looks like the saws' powerheads are resting directly on the wood. You may want to glue in a piece of foam or rubber to prevent shock damage if you drive over rough terrain.

This thought had crossed my mind. They actually dont move around near as much as expected but when I find the right piece of foam laying around I think I'll put it on there. Thanks for the input

 

[tacomatrd98]

On the same note, I was thinking it would be nice to have something that will hold the power head a little more secure. Maybe check harbor freight for some cheap lever clamps like this.
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I would drill a hole in the board for the rubber end to pass through so that it will pinch your bar against the back of the channel they rest in. You could mount the clamp with some carage head bolts on the inside of the channel that stick through with nust on the outside so the chain doesn't catch anything taking the saw in and out. I'd mount them up near the power head...

Nice weld.

Cool idea. Definitely on my list of things to work into the next one. This one is my first attempt at this and will probably end up on my Dads tractor when I get around to making another one.

 

[tla100]

Dang that is sweet! Nice build. Cool tractor too! Need a spot for a pickaroon too!!!