CCW 1,314 #1 Posted March 2, 2023 Last fall I made the mistake of driving my 312-8 up the ramps onto my trailer. No mishap took place, but I realized it was not a good thing. Over the winter I pondered a solution and came up with a combo winch mount and suitcase weight bracket. The fall and spring job requires a bit of extra weight on the front to keep the wheels on the ground as I drive uphill while pulling a trailer. Ordered a piece of steel 3x12 by 1/2 inch thick and created what is displayed in the photo below. As part of the process I added some spacers between the bracket arms and the frame to give clearance for the mule drive. Total cost including the winch is approximately $150. Much cheaper than being on a tractor falling off a trailer. Keep in mind that the winches only true job is for loading on and off the trailer though other uses may turn up. 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,728 #2 Posted March 2, 2023 OK, so this just clips over the front plate and hangs there ? Is there a provision so that it can be locked into place?? Bad things can happen - like losing the rear window on the truck - if during use, it walks up and suddenly / forcefully out of the plate under load..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,314 #3 Posted March 2, 2023 @ri702bill No the winch is bolted to the 1/2 steel plate with the grade 8 bolts that came with the winch. The metal plate you see extended above the winch is welded to the 1/2 plate. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,705 #4 Posted March 2, 2023 Nice idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
