TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Discussion Forum

Order Ford 8N Parts Online

So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

68 Mag

12-06-2001 18:00:19

Report to Moderator

Lately, after reading the archives, I have began wondering how I would put a 2 inch standard hitch reciever (like on a truck) on my 8N. I dont know why I would need it, but I got curious as to how it could be done. And then it hit me. Out on the scrap pile we have an old Class 4 reciever and some 12 inch by 12 inch square steel plates. So, why not just cut the square reciever off the other stuff on the Class 4 hitch and weld that to a steel plate, then bolt the plate to the mounts for a 'belly hitch' swinging drawbar? I have no idea how I would use this, or even need it, but I'm going to try it tommorrow just to

A) Practice welding

B) See if it would work.

Now, could someone tell me how I would use this, or how I would need it?

Thanks,

68 Mag

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Mike H(MD)

12-07-2001 14:18:16

Report to Moderator

Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to 68 Mag, 12-06-2001 18:00:19

I applaud you all on your inginuity, however you can purchase the same thing through northern hydrolics if you have trouble welding

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Richard Fazio

12-07-2001 04:30:56

Report to Moderator

Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to 68 Mag, 12-06-2001 18:00:19

I really use mine a lot, also homemade. Having it on the hydrolics is very usefull. You can back up to a heavy trailer with the ball low and lift up the trailer and drive away, never getting out of your seat. Beware of your tongue weight as metioned before.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Ed Gooding (VA)

12-07-2001 04:15:02

Report to Moderator

Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to 68 Mag, 12-06-2001 18:00:19

Hey 68, here's mine with dimensions noted:

Good luck with it..... .Ed
'52 8N475798

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Banrstormer

12-07-2001 03:52:59

Report to Moderator

Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to 68 Mag, 12-06-2001 18:00:19

Hey guys, some great ideas for spotting trailers, etc. Just remember, if you plan to use the hydraulics, the hitch is not stable. Negative tongue weight or a sudden stop will have the hitch reaching for your neck or lower back. If you have got to load the trailer, lock out the hydraulics and install the hitch braces to the top link. Also, too much tongue weight and the tractor front end may rear up when you try to pull.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

RWK in WI

12-06-2001 19:13:11

Report to Moderator

Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to 68 Mag, 12-06-2001 18:00:19

I have a Ferguson TE20 and a Ford 640, both of them have the swinging drawbar and I made a new drawbar with a 2" receiver weld on so I can use various ball mounts. I can switch the drawbar to which ever tractor I want it on. Works good for me.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

BOB(PA)

12-06-2001 18:12:51

Report to Moderator

Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to 68 Mag, 12-06-2001 18:00:19

hey 68MAG this is what i made out of old trailor hitch,just an ideal
i know this tractor is not a FORD,but it is for the picture purpose only PLEASE DO NOT SHOOT ME for this
enjoy BOB

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Dell (WA)

12-06-2001 20:15:47

Report to Moderator

Re: Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to BOB(PA), 12-06-2001 18:12:51

Bob..... ...great idea, thanks for sharing..... Dell

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

68 Mag

12-06-2001 18:17:07

Report to Moderator

Re: Re: So simple it confused me- 2 inch hitch reciever on an 8N in reply to BOB(PA), 12-06-2001 18:12:51

Cool. Is that tractor a Farmall with 3pt conversion, or am I just too used to seeing our Super A?

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy