Anyone make a rear 2" receiver that will fit on the existing plate?

[sorner]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

My guess is that Ryan wants to use a spreader something like this one.

I would get a piece of steel plate, use the existing hitch as a template to drill the 5 bolt holes then weld a receiver tube to it. You can get a receiver tube at any decent RV supply store or from Northern Tool.

Right after I hit "Submit Reply" and walked away from my computer that popped into my head of what he was wanting to do.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

My guess is that Ryan wants to use a spreader something like this one.

I would get a piece of steel plate, use the existing hitch as a template to drill the 5 bolt holes then weld a receiver tube to it. You can get a receiver tube at any decent RV supply store or from Northern Tool.

That's what I've got in mind Sam, spot on. Every year since I've done snow removal I've made one improvement per season to my snow operation. First year, I used shovels and a walk behind snow blower. I decided that had to end really quick, especially with how much I have to do at any hour of the day. Next year, cub with a blade. Next year after that, cab. Year after that (last year), somewhat insulated cab and some "fancy" wiring. This year, I want to eliminate getting out to spread salt. The goal is a one pass operation

[J-Mech]

I'd just change the salt spreader to mount on the existing hitch. The Reese hitch thing on it is likely bolted on. If you had 3pt this would be easy.... just mount it to the 3pt.

[mortten]

Wash that tractor good when you're done. Salt kills.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by mortten

Wash that tractor good when you're done. Salt kills.

Yes!
Like every time you use it..... afterwords, wash it.

[john hall]

Originally Posted by jimbob200521

That's what I've got in mind Sam, spot on. Every year since I've done snow removal I've made one improvement per season to my snow operation. First year, I used shovels and a walk behind snow blower. I decided that had to end really quick, especially with how much I have to do at any hour of the day. Next year, cub with a blade. Next year after that, cab. Year after that (last year), somewhat insulated cab and some "fancy" wiring. This year, I want to eliminate getting out to spread salt. The goal is a one pass operation

For next season move to the South! Snow always melts in 2-3 days. If it snows,we declare a holiday and eat milk sandwiches. I probably play in the snow as much/more now than I ever have. Hey, somebody has to teach them youngins where all the good spots to sled are.

[sbauerz28]

I built my own that ties into the rear axle tubes. I got the receiver from Tractor Supply. The only reason it's bolted on is because I had the hitch on my 1450.

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[Sam Mac]

Just my 2 cents, considering how bad the Cyclops tractors rust and rot I'm not sure putting a salt spreader on one is a good idea.

[CNeubauer]

Here is the one I built for my 1872, I made one for my 2182 that bolts on in place of the regular hitch but this one is quite a bit stronger.

I have a picture of the one on my 2182 too, it's lower and better for lawn implements, the one on the 1872 is higher and better for everything else. I've been pulling a 37' man bucket lift around with the 1872, sticker on the hitch says it has 275lbs of hitch weight and it's been no problem.