BeninCT 451 #1 Posted January 11, 2021 I have to assume its a rack to hang some counter weights on but not sure I have seen anything but bins of concrete around here. Is this for a suitcase style weight? Tractor is new to me and figuring it out. First WH too. Is it a WH product or something else? Thanks 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,244 #2 Posted January 11, 2021 From the wear in the paint at the red arrows and on top of the drawbar tongue as well as the strength of the curved top bar (blue arrow), I'd say this was a custom hitch for pulling something very heavy. A "loop" rested on the top, was held in by the curved top and secured at the tongue. It suggests more than just a weight rack to me. Good mystery! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,926 #3 Posted January 11, 2021 That is a bracket made by Trac Vac for mounting their leaf vac units to a Wheel Horse. I have one just like it, only it's black. It retails for over $300 new. Save it in case you pick up a leaf vacuum. 8 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #4 Posted January 11, 2021 Hey Don! Great bit of engineering detective work there. I looked at it and did not think it was a weight rack, having just built one of my own I knew it didn't look right. But you were right on the money with your assessment, you can even see where the unit wears the frame in the places you arrowed. Thanks tibial too for the great pictures of his set up. Mick 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #5 Posted January 11, 2021 @Bill D thanks! I actually have 2 trac vac’s but they are tow behind trailers instead of this type of mount! Maybe I will find some thick steel plate and cut some weights to fit it. Amazing the depth of knowledge here. Thank you fellers. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #6 Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, BeninCT said: Amazing the depth of knowledge here. The best place around for all things Wheel Horse! Welcome, and hope you have more room in the garage, these steeds tend to breed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #7 Posted January 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, Alex175 said: The best place around for all things Wheel Horse! Welcome, and hope you have more room in the garage, these steeds tend to breed. Thanks- I do have some space now that you mention it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,244 #8 Posted January 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Bill D said: That is a bracket made by Trac Vac for mounting their leaf vac units to a Wheel Horse. I have one just like it, only it's black. It retails for over $300 new. Save it in case you pick up a leaf vacuum. Thanks for solving it for us, Bill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,100 #9 Posted January 11, 2021 It had more than one use. I had the very same thing except I got it when I bought a weight box. I don't have it anymore but this is a pirated picture of one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #10 Posted January 12, 2021 9 hours ago, Racinbob said: It had more than one use. I had the very same thing except I got it when I bought a weight box. I don't have it anymore but this is a pirated picture of one. I could make one like that I guess. Don’t know if I will need more weight on this thing yet though. I am 230 and have wheel weights and chains so I think I should be fine for plowing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
