Sleeve Hitch Adapter Squared

[cschannuth 3,817]

I keep a sleeve hitch on my C-161 all the time for my larger implements but frequently need to move trailers and carts with it. I've always wanted an easy way to do that and thought Lowell's (Wheelhorseman1000) adapter would work well. Then I thought two of them welded back to back would be slick, very strong, and flexible. I ordered two of them and he welded them before he shipped the order. When I received it I drilled out one of the center holes to 3/4" to receive a trailer ball, did a little prep work, and then painted it.  To pull a cart I just turn it over. 

 

It could have been done less expensively but I thought this was clean and strong.  I think Lowell and my wife think I'm crazy but I took care of my own Father's Day present so my wife was ok with it. 

 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358]

That is a great idea. I like buying my own Father's day Gift . Better than a shirt , socks , etc that you smile at your love ones and say a big thank you.

[Aldon 4,827]

Very good idea.

 

two thumbs up!👍 

[cschannuth 3,817]

23 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

That is a great idea. I like buying my own Father's day Gift . Better than a shirt , socks , etc that you smile at your love ones and say a big thank you.

 

I'm really happy with it and, while I didn't weld it, I put enough work into it that it gives me some satisfaction that I had a hand in putting it together. Plus it beats a pack of underwear any day. 😀

4 minutes ago, Aldon said:

Very good idea.

 

two thumbs up!👍 

 

Thanks. 

[857 horse 2,581]

This looks so stock,,,,I missed what I was looking at,,,,

 

This is a pure case of common scence taking over  or reemerging,,,,,"sorry digital age"

 

 

Sometimes the best shows up when we put our head to the grind stone,,,But not to close !!!!!!!!

 

 

[glenn27 71]

I like that look--and the ideas...Will this man be  up at the big show?

glenn

[cschannuth 3,817]

2 hours ago, glenn27 said:

I like that look--and the ideas...Will this man be  up at the big show?

glenn

 

I can't make it this year but Lowell may be there. 

[857 horse 2,581]

Wheelhorseman1000 will be at the BIG SHOW,,,,,He makes many products....Name is Lowell

All work is amazzzzzing.....Be sure to look him up....

 

                                                 Howard 857 Horse in VA

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

On 5/27/2017 at 4:49 PM, cschannuth said:

I keep a sleeve hitch on my C-161 all the time for my larger implements but frequently need to move trailers and carts with it. I've always wanted an easy way to do that and thought Lowell's (Wheelhorseman1000) adapter would work well. Then I thought two of them welded back to back would be slick, very strong, and flexible. I ordered two of them and he welded them before he shipped the order. When I received it I drilled out one of the center holes to 3/4" to receive a trailer ball, did a little prep work, and then painted it.  To pull a cart I just turn it over. 

 

It could have been done less expensively but I thought this was clean and strong.  I think Lowell and my wife think I'm crazy but I took care of my own Father's Day present so my wife was ok with it. 

 

 

Any indication of the load "over-running" the tractor? Does the sleeve hitch attempt to rise with a highway trailer attached without being solidly held down?

 

It is a nice and simple solution, plus also being able to pull a L&G cart.

[Ian_Courts 77]

Perhaps an even easier solution would be to weld a bolt mounted tow ball to the top of a 5/8" hitch pin after removing the loop handle?

Edited December 21, 2017 by Ian_Courts

[953 nut 56,091]

8 minutes ago, Ian_Courts said:

weld a bolt mounted tow ball to the top of a 5/8" hitch pin

             That seems like a good idea. Thanks for sharing.  Click on this link and post an introduction and tell us a little about yourself.

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