miko0618 ArboristSite Guru Joined Jan 23, 2013 Messages 853 Reaction score 228 Location pa Jun 6, 2013 #1 I am going to pick up a chipper Saturday. its an Asplundh woodchuck with a pintle. do I need a pintle ball or hook? anyone know the size ball if so?
I am going to pick up a chipper Saturday. its an Asplundh woodchuck with a pintle. do I need a pintle ball or hook? anyone know the size ball if so?
TheJollyLogger Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Apr 27, 2009 Messages 4,477 Reaction score 5,734 Location Georgetown TX, Fairbanks AK Jun 6, 2013 #2 2 5/16
miko0618 ArboristSite Guru Joined Jan 23, 2013 Messages 853 Reaction score 228 Location pa Jun 6, 2013 #3 2 5/16 pintle "ball" ?
B Harrison ArboristSite Guru Joined Sep 19, 2012 Messages 652 Reaction score 86 Location NC Jun 7, 2013 #4 I would use a latching pintle hitch. I guess that's what being referred to as a pintle ball? Just a 2 5/16" ball alone will not lock the trailer down you realize of coarse.
I would use a latching pintle hitch. I guess that's what being referred to as a pintle ball? Just a 2 5/16" ball alone will not lock the trailer down you realize of coarse.
TheJollyLogger Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Apr 27, 2009 Messages 4,477 Reaction score 5,734 Location Georgetown TX, Fairbanks AK Jun 7, 2013 #5 No, it's a combo hitch. 2 5/16 ball with a Pintle latch. You should be fine with a combo, but a hook is a little stronger.
No, it's a combo hitch. 2 5/16 ball with a Pintle latch. You should be fine with a combo, but a hook is a little stronger.
B Harrison ArboristSite Guru Joined Sep 19, 2012 Messages 652 Reaction score 86 Location NC Jun 8, 2013 #6 OK yes I have seen those, I have a hook and clasp type so thats what I use, but for a chipper either will work just fine.
OK yes I have seen those, I have a hook and clasp type so thats what I use, but for a chipper either will work just fine.
miko0618 ArboristSite Guru Joined Jan 23, 2013 Messages 853 Reaction score 228 Location pa Jun 10, 2013 #7 got a hook instead of the combo. thanks!