#57 Clamp on Trailer Hitch for Front End Loader Bucket - Kubota B2601 Compact Tractor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2021
- Since I don't have pallet forks yet, this week I'm trying out the Clamp on 2 inch trailer hitch that I purchased on Amazon. Let's see how it works with the Kubota B2601 Compact Tractor and Front End Loader. I'll try pulling my small utility trailer and see if it works with my 25 foot long travel trailer, the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 212QB
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You have the best short and sweet intro on TH-cam!
Thanks very much! -Ed
Works great I added a rubber piece on underside part against cutting edge. 16' tandom trailer moves easily with bucket clamp hitch receiver.
💥 Great stuff Ed! The drones shots are always nice to see.
*Keep on tractoring!* 😁👍
Thanks very much, Jon!
I have one of these I use on my B2410, and have gotten really good at driving while standing up. When driving forward, use really light steering movements or the trailer can get away FAST. I use it for moving small trailers like yours, a horse trailer, a Coleman 274BH, and my baler, MoCo, and rake. Now THOSE are a PITA to move due to the offset of the tongue. I used to store the camper in my barn during the 5 winters we owned it, so got really good at backing it in. It was 8' wide guiding it between 11' aisle between stalls. #1 thing to remember when moving with the bucket is the pivot is far more exaggerated than when backing with a car or truck, so the tail end swings a lot more, a lot faster. Also remember, you don't have mirrors to see the sides, so use a spotter! When I pulled the baler out, I couldn't see the one tire and wound up tearing off the brackets for the stall door at the very bottom with the tire.
I give this bucket receiver 2 thumbs up, a must have if you want to move trailers around with the tractor. It's actually easier to use at times than the 3pt one.
Thanks very much for your comments! You are definitely right about the exaggerated movement! Be sure to check out the follow up video. I’m much happier with it now. th-cam.com/video/99LBQH59yGc/w-d-xo.html
Good evening Sir, 😊👍 Your video is fill with your great sence of humor and that tool will be a great training aid for learning to push the trailer and the RV too 👍😊 Great drone shots too 👍😊 Cheers 🍻👍
Thank you, Dave!
@@MyClutteredGarage 😊🍻👍
Hi Ed! I can see why you want that targeting reticule animation! It sure helps me line things up. One thing I learned quickly is that it is actually easier to push trailers when you can. It’s surprisingly easy to steer them around going forward with just a little practice. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Martin! Yes it’s really handy to point them right where you want them to go. I’ll get better I’m sure!
Aint this the truth!!! Especially when moving something like a hay baler or mower with the offset tongue!
Very cool Ed! lots of possibilities of use cases with that. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
Great video Ed. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Gary.
If u have pallet fork u can add a ball on the end of one fork and it will be easier to see.
I like the idea of being able to put the trailer in tight spaces. I put a 2 inch receiver on the front of my Suburban and ATV works good 👍 perfect music for the task😁👍
Thanks Mitch. I'm sure your son could write some fun music!
Great video! I have one of those myself and it definitely comes in handy, it's not a cure all but helps to get trailer maneuvered around in ways you normally couldn't. Cheers!
Thanks Kyle. You’re right. It has its place, but it’s not an attachment I’d use every day.
HELLO from las Vegas Nevada, thank you for the video and the information, is good to know, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Good to see you @juantransportador!
Thank you.
Nice job, Ed. I also have one of those bucket mounted receivers. I like it a lot, but it sure saves a lot of time if you have a spotter available. Nice camper! Cheers!
Thanks Mike!
I think I have enough stuff laying around I think I'll build one for my tractor. Thanks for sharing
Awesome. It's a pretty basic design for sure. Good luck and thanks for watching! -Ed
Love the music Ed, and more great drone work! My concern would be braking, especially if you found yourself on any sort of grade, but your place looks pretty level so I'm guessing that's not an issue. Looking forward to you and GP on Monday!
Yeah I wouldn’t want to move the heavy trailer on any grade for sure! Thanks Chris!
Very cool, Ed. I’ve thought about getting one of these because I’ve seen an adapter that lets you carry garbage cans with it. I have to roll my cans over 400’ every Sunday night. 😂
Thanks Adam. I guess that’s just how you roll 😄
I will be getting one of those
Hi Sean. Be sure to check out the follow up video too. th-cam.com/video/99LBQH59yGc/w-d-xo.html
@@MyClutteredGarage I will
FYI , I think I'd add a piece of heavy steel plate in under the clamp, full width of the bucket, top & bottom to protect the bucket bottom from warping. As y'all know it needs to be perfectly straight without any bends for most grading projects.
I have had one similar for maybe 20 years. It was hand made locally. I really like it and use it regularly for my trailers and log splitter. The is a short learning curve but I regularly drive forward with the log splitter or trailer and I have gotten really good at it. FYI pushing forward can cause it to angle on the bucket but you can compensate. Enjoy. I suspect you are going to get really good at it.
Thank you, Gerry. I’m sure I’ll get more comfortable as I use it. Much appreciated! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage You will and my guess pretty quickly. I have a draw bar with vertical support (I forgot the name) for trailering on the 3 point hitch and I use the bucket one instead probably 19 out of 20 times. Quick to set up and does the job. Enjoy.
My buddy used his to move his boat around. I would recommend safety chains to the bucket some how. He had a close call with it sliding with his new boat.
Good to know, Kevin! Thank you.
I bought the clamp on forks for my RK24 front end loader. I don't know what did it but my bucket blade now has THE smile you were worried about. 🙂 I don't use the forks anymore unless it's a light load. Hope to straighten the bucket lip with the bucket tooth bar I'm putting on soon. I move all my trailers with the 3 point 2" receiver attachment. Hope you have better luck with your Kubota bucket.
I don’t plan to use it that often. Probably mostly with that utility trailer - which you can lift the tongue by hand. Hope you can straighten that bucket out!
I have one and use it often. I ended up putting a piece of wood under the screw. I have pallet forks with the receiver in it but have never used it to move a trailer because not wanting to remove the forks
Thanks Douglas. It is pretty handy indeed. I've used it quite a bit already! -Ed
Titan pallet forks with receiver hitch built in, Love mine and free shipping
Thanks Jesse. That one, or one like it, is on my wish list!
I would suggest that you weld a receiver to the top of your bucket near the shackle mount for better vision, from New Zealand
Thank you Ralph & Jane Heywood. It seems I"d have to really lift the front of the trailer high in order to give clearance for the bottom of the bucket? Does it work for you? Thanks much! -Ed
Nice video ED. Alright then. I reckon I’ll go get me some french fried potaters. Hmmm hmmm.
I could have mustard and biscuits three or four times a week. Mmm Hmm.
The one thing to be aware of is that your tractor only has breaks on the rear wheels. The issue you can run into with a heavy trailer is reducing the weight of the rear tires on the ground. So if you are pushing the trailer down a slope you can loose control. You were correct in using 4 wheel drive and having a lot of ballast on the rear of the tractor. Paul Short did a complete video on this very subject a year or so ago. Just something to be aware.
Hi Jan. Great point. I only mentioned traction, but stopping power is just as important. Thanks much! -Ed
I bought a skid steer loader fork frame with 42" forks. Works great, but heavy as heck. I used Tractor Time With Tim's Artillian forks and frame and I think that is a much better option for a compact tractor. It is an open frame so it is relatively light weight, and I have learned that the forks don't need to be nearly as long as I used to think.
Thanks Curt. I figured that 42-inch forks will be sufficient when I get some. Appreciate the input! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage I would go shorter if I had it to do over again, and on a lighter frame. There is little risk i will ever hurt my forks or frame, but I give up a LOT of lift capacity when I use them.
That would be kind of Handy for backing up empty hey wagons
Handy little dandy for sure. I'm kinda leaning towards two inch receiver mounted to the top of my bucket. I haven't seen one but I'm thinking I can fabricate it to when my bucket is curled all the way down, or in the dump position I can weld a receiver to the top side and have it pointing straight ahead like your clamp on hitch. I will let you know how it turns out Ed. Thanks my friend.
Thanks Dean. Would love to know how it works out!
I would add a chain to the Clevis from the clamp on trailer hitch. Just for safety.
Good thinking, Donald. Thanks much! -Ed
I have one of these and it works great for quick moves, I still prefer my 3 point hitch. I have had issues "steering" the trailer as the clamp on hitch moved side to side. I also clamp it as close to the side of the bucket as possible to the move "strength" and to avoid your fear of bowing the bucket. I however have a BX and it's capacity it much less than your B.
Hi Don. I've used it a few more times and have found that the clamp does shift. I wouldn't want to clamp mine near the side if moving my RV. I wouldn't want to potentially tip the tractor. Good point for smaller trailers. Thanks for watching. -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Yes, good point on using it on the side, as it can flip the tractor, and having nearly done that the first year I had my B2410, I now only lift from the middle. The movement is sudden and VERY fast. I use a pipe to tighten the clamp down, it lessens the chance of it moving, but will still move a bit if enough side force is applied, can't do much about that.
Thanks for the review Ed. I liked it for your smaller lighter trailer. Not sure I would use it for my RV trailer. Same as you concerned about the weight and stress on the bucket. In contrast..I thought I did see a fair amount of flex in your bottom plate of the bucket when lifting your RV. I’m a newbie tho and prob overly cautious. Thanks again ED.
Thanks Keegan. It’s better to be over cautious! Remember I ruined my first loaded!!!
I seen it to a little more than I'd be comfortable with
I ended up getting a 3 point adapter that goes in place of my bucket it also has a 2inch hitch receiver on it
I like the idea
I wonder if a ratchet strap from the ball to the top of the bucket
Would be a good idea
Thanks Lawrence. Perhaps, but probably best to just limit the load. Thanks for watching. -Ed
Same thought here chain or tie-down strap tied to the shackle already installed. Still watch you weight with always have your counter weight on the rear. I rolled my over with only 2 hours, just playing. Luckily my rear tires were wide enough that the only damage was to my pride 😤 BTW seat belt also kept me safe
Enjoy your video 📹
To prevent bucket smile perhaps using a steel bar the width of the lip or some width size under the clamp to redistribute the “grab “ over a larger area. That should reduce danger of bucket lip damage
Thanks Sheldon. I was thinking of using some 4 inch channel. Good idea. -Ed
A small chain and binder around the hitch to center clevis hook maybe?
Good Evening ED.
I have used a ball on my bigger tractor.
International 944 moving my camper around I just drilled a hole mounted the ball. Worked good.
Now with my JD 1025 or my Kubota B2650 I have a frame for the three point and I use that. I just find it easy.
I enjoy your channel.
Have a great day
Stay safe and always be kind.
Thank you Gus. Maybe I'll drill holes in my tractor when it gets older, haha. Thanks very much! -Ed
Your going to bend your cutting edge if you keep moving heavy trailers. Trust me. Been there. Done that.
That was my #1 concern. I'll mostly just jockey my little utility trailer around. Thanks for sharing! -Ed
"Generally" there's no reason to raise the jack. That's just one of the perks of using a piece of equipment to move trailers quickly. Of course you need to use a bit of common sense..like chocking the wheels or setting the brakes before setting it down.
Good point. Especially with the utility trailer. I did want to keep the RV relatively level. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Nice drone shot! What drone did you use?
Thanks, Duane. That’s the Mavic Air 2s. Thanks for watching. -Ed
I welded a receiver on the top of the bucket between the 2 hook's in the center. It is always there and easier to see when hooking up. The top of the bucket is must stronger also. Tried one on the forks. Did not like it. It had to much movement as the forks swaged
Good point. Thanks very much! -Ed
Try a length of heavy angle iron under the clamp to distribute the force
Hi William. I was thinking that exact thing! Maybe a piece of 3 or 4 inch channel. Thanks very much. -Ed
Put a piece of rubber between the angle and bucket to prevent slippage
Nice just remember your only brakes are in the back of the tractor.
Thanks Joshua. That's another reason I use 4wd. Appreciate the reminder. -Ed
I just drilled a hole couple of inches from front edge of bucket, installed ball hitch into hole and away I go.
I suppose that would work too! Puts a lot of pressure on one single point though. See my updated video #65.
@@MyClutteredGarage just saw #65. Nice mod.
Hi, does the B series tractor come with a drawbar?
One of the main reasons we bought our tractor was to tow a water trailer down a hill, across a gully and up the other side. A tow knob was fitted to the drawbar of the tractor and it worked quite well.
Hi Karl. It does although I haven’t ever used it. Thanks for watching. -Ed
NEED TENNIS BALL LINE UP YOUR TRAILER
since you have a clevis on the top of the bucket, how about a turnbuckle from the clevis to the hitch adapter to take the weight off the edge of the bucket?
Hi Donald. I like that idea! Thanks for watching. -Ed
This is a little off-topic, but do you need a brake controller for that trailer? Which one do you use? Did you install that yourself?
Hi Terry. The camper has electric brakes, so a brake controller is definitely needed. My Silverado has one built in from the factory, so I can’t really offer any suggestions other than to talk with an RV dealer. Thanks for watching though! -Ed
Have any problems with the hitch moving in relation to the bucket when turning?
I’ve heard that can be a problem. I haven’t used it enough to know, but I can see where that would happen. I think it’s really made for light use.
For anyone just finding this video in 2023. Amazon is currently showing this priced at $1.90. Must be a fire sale or something...
Wow!
Why not use 3 point to move trailer
Thanks. I did buy a 3 pt receiver after this. th-cam.com/video/hcnwB93bNGc/w-d-xo.html
Great inexpensive concept. But didn’t work for me. 20ft tandem axle tilt trailer. Wouldn’t lift it. As far out as it is, limits the capacity
Hi Jerry. Yeah it’s a lightweight option. Not something I expect to use often, but will come in handy when needed. Thanks much! -Ed
I see you are not real good at leveling your bucket yet. Im not sure I would use one of these on a travel trailer. If something came loose or you lost the hitch somehow your bucket is between you and the trailer. That could rip your trailer apart if everything went wrong. I have a 3 point hitch attachment for the back of my Kubota SU3300 and it works very well. the only thing is if the load is bigger than your tractor will handle, the load will push your tractor around if you are on slick ground. My recommendation is to never move a trailer on unlevel ground or on slick grass or mud.
Hey Brad. I’ve upgraded to the rear hitch too. Much more stable indeed. Here’s a video I made about it. Thanks for watching! -Ed
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Get a set of real forks. They are extremely useful and should be a first purchase after the tractor.
Hi Dan. Definitely on my list. I’ll probably wonder why I waited! Thanks much. -Ed
Just wondering why there isn't a date stamp on this video???? Nice to know what day it is???
I like the video numbering for several reasons, as I can pass it on to a friend easily.
ODWM stop doing it so I don't bother passing them on anymore or answering some of his viewers' questions that he doesn't answer! 😷
Hi Chris. My channel is still small enough that I can answer as many questions as possible, but I can see where it would be hard for larger channels. Check back for the date stamp. Maybe it's delayed because I released this one as a premiere just today? Thanks for your comments. -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage, Understood, thanks for your reply.😷🙏