Anybody ever tried non-PTO, aftermarket pull behind attachments?

[Alrashid2 165]

Hey guys. Just another curious question for you all, that I couldn't find previously discussed here. I'd love to have a tiller or cultivator for my Wheel Horse 312-8 but can't find any for sale anywhere near me. I have a receiver hitch installed in the back and saw various sites sell receiver hitch pull behind attachments. I'm sure theyre not of WH quality, but has anyone tried them and had luck with them?

 

Obviously they don't attach to the PTO, so I assume you just weigh them down with something and pull to make them work. 

 

Would something like this be worth trying out? 

https://www.amazon.com/YINTATECH-Tractor-Harrow-Receiver-Behind/dp/B0DFWJHT4H/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d9mbvhy6aNBKgUpQqsJGv1tbi6T52gbxgkc1pG2N8SlNlOQJegdcB09FkkfbGykwyKwwX8972_zK4a0zHZsfELqTk_pgKDHBV_ZZscANT2G5M-72PoZOCjgIrz0NTgjr88ICIt0JZnpLS5QTG8PEeaJ1inHnCMaRMMseetyka8MSjOhUNoGTxPThW5xzr97GINkoTr3Uedx_8DRmxgFGQ7YMqz4Ipk-9e_2IGVEMCrAJfizfncg79rpAapwx1TE10UzUlfxeuDrCnxiVww2RU4ppXQaIARmrihul50vE6Dc.SvnPFux3NWkqBdA6Mn4K9vz0xaHqH6HrdXD7uqf_a8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Pull+Behind+Tiller&qid=1731527364&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=INHOUSE_INSTALLMENTS%3AUS_IHI_3M_HARDLINES_AUTOMATED&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[Pullstart 62,851]

I have to believe, that’s pure trash.    I would not say that, but the pictures of it “in use” are terrible photoshop, and it has no pivot of sorts.  I’d say grab a Brinly disc and use a slot hitch 

[Alrashid2 165]

2 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

I have to believe, that’s pure trash.    I would not say that, but the pictures of it “in use” are terrible photoshop, and it has no pivot of sorts.  I’d say grab a Brinly disc and use a slot hitch 

Id believe it! 😂 Didn't mean I wanted the Amazon special, just asking about aftermarket non powered attachments in general.

 

The Brinley looks cool! Do people here use those? And what is a slot hitch? Would the Brinley not attach to a receiver hitch ?

[Andy N. 2,153]

You need to see if your 312 has a rock shaft kit installed under the seat pan. And then you need a sleeve hitch. Sometimes you can find them used for sale online or you can buy from @wheelhorseman. Links are below

 

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/toro-wheel-horse-rock-shaft-kit-manual-transmission-with-tube-and-bracket-short-clevis-read-description/

 

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/toro-wheel-horse-brinly-clevis-hitch-sleeve-hitch-with-adjustment-plate-and-pin/

 

 

Then you'll be able to attach Brinly sleeve hitch attachments and raise and lower them using the tractors lift arm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Alrashid2 165]

Interesting... Didn't even know about those components so thanks for sharing

 

How do you control the rear height? I'll have to look into these as future projects 

[oliver2-44 9,745]

Part of rear "Ground Engaging" attachment working is the tractor having the traction to pull them. 

I've done a fair amount of landscape dirt moving at my 3 sons houses with my C160 Auto.

Used a front dozer blade,  center grader blade, and a rear Gannon box blade.

Each rear wheel is filled with Windshield washer fluid, has 66lb steel weight and tire chains.

I can still spin the tire and dig a hole if I try to take to big a bite. 

 

 

Many attachments WH sold were made by Allied or Brinly and are of good quality.  Google "Allied Garden Tractor Attachments" and the same for Brinly.

[Pullstart 62,851]

There are various lift methods.  Manual, electric and hydraulic are all standard among Wheel Horse’s line.

 

 

[Alrashid2 165]

Thanks all for the info! This is all super interesting. 

 

Just due to price, I'll probably put a pin in this, considering all of the components I need before even buying an attachment cost about as much as I paid for the whole tractor! I don't do much tilling at all, but maybe next time I have a major project I'll look into this stuff. 

 

For now the tractor is going to mainly be used for firewood hauling to and from the house and around the property, and maybe some snow plowing here and there. And, for the fun of it, will probably use it to move deer during the hunting season and load up firearms and ammo when going down to the range! 

 

Thanks again guys

[kpinnc 12,021]

On 11/13/2024 at 4:25 PM, Andy N. said:

You need to see if your 312 has a rock shaft kit installed under the seat pan.

For a Brinly disc set, you don’t need the rock shaft kit. Maybe if you use a tiller, but even then on an 8-speed you can get plenty

of lift with direct cable lift. 

[Handy Don 12,217]

9 hours ago, kpinnc said:

For a Brinly disc set, you don’t need the rock shaft kit. Maybe if you use a tiller, but even then on an 8-speed you can get plenty

of lift with direct cable lift. 

The rear rock shaft offers some features compared to a direct cable, but relevance depends, for sure, on the application.

It can provide leverage to convert a long cable pull into a shorter stronger pull at the rear lift

It can make it easier to attach/detach a rear lift implement, like a tiller, that does not use a slot or sleeve hitch

It can help keep the mid-to-rear cable routing and force aligned with the guide tube

[Andy N. 2,153]

4 hours ago, Handy Don said:

The rear rock shaft offers some features compared to a direct cable, but relevance depends, for sure, on the application.

It can provide leverage to convert a long cable pull into a shorter stronger pull at the rear lift

It can make it easier to attach/detach a rear lift implement, like a tiller, that does not use a slot or sleeve hitch

It can help keep the mid-to-rear cable routing and force aligned with the guide tube

 

Also prevents the cable from wearing on the tractor structure which in turn probably also shortens the life of the cable. 

[peter lena 8,625]

@Alrashid2   been towing these around for over 30 years , built them up from scrap metal , dumpsters at work were loaded with every type of metal ,  just get a pass , and an idea , weld away , toe it with  100lb or 200 lb weights  like the ball hitch for quick easy hook ups , or tandem towing , also made them to be rebuilt , with pillow block bearings , stainless steel and 6" channel steel .pete

 

[Gravely Horse 15]

Not sure if a yorkrake falls in this category, but I bought a pull behind 60” one with the swing down blade a few years ago. I love it. Pulled it with the Jetta, the Murray and now the 520xi will get hitched to it. They make quick work of a rough driveway. Made in Unadilla NY for years. 

[Lee1977 6,659]

My lawn spiker , 5-75# 12" blocks.

Grader Blade.

Pulverizer -  original use was to work lawns to plant grass. It works well on driveways too.

 There all home made.  We just use what we have on hand.

Edited November 17 by Lee1977