Challenger 27 #1 Posted October 9, 2013 A neighbor has a Toro Wheel Horse 5xi series tractor I'm going to buy. One problem: The draw bar attachment point cast as part of the rear axle has snapped-off. Any ideas on how some kind of replacement could be fabricated? I won't need this to tow anything heavier than a lawn sweeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dieselcowboy 210 #2 Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Yes, use the idea of the rear axle mount for a snow plow and make a hitch that mounts there and comes back where you need it. (clamps on axle) Edited October 9, 2013 by Dieselcowboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,140 #3 Posted October 10, 2013 A member here has some hitches that bolt around the rear axil and adapt a 2" hitch, you can find them on ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,531 #4 Posted October 10, 2013 Here ya go. Should take of your problem. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 27 #5 Posted October 11, 2013 I believe those hitches require an attachment at the very spot that is broken on the tractor. I've seen photos that look like a pair of struts connect to the cast draw bar connection point on the axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai Thomsen 17 #6 Posted October 11, 2013 I don't know if your transmission looks the same as the 8speed on my old horse, but mine was missing the drawbar thingy when i got it. Instead someone had replaced the two bolts on the rear of the trans with longer bolts and put a 1/4" thick "washer" under the bolt and nut and welded a 1/4" thick square steelplate onto the washers. Should be plenty strong to weld a hitch plate onto if you only need to pull a lawn sweeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
