Installing A Craftsman Sleeve Hitch On Other Makes And Models Of Riding Mowers. Can It Be Done? YES!

On the list of upgrades I wanted to do to the "MUTT-2", Installing a sleeve hitch was certainly near the top. The Murray Widebody XL that this thing is based off of is certainly not a full fledged garden tractor, and it's not a Electrolux/Craftsman/Husqvarna made unit either so I wasn't sure if installing one the sleeve hitches I picked up would be possible.
With a few mods, I'm happy to say yes, it will work. I've been using it a lot the last week and it does work pretty good, with the biggest issue being that the Murray has a pulley swap to go faster, and that means less low end power. Still I was able to back blade the driveway with it and the unit showed no issues.
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[@buildingalegacypa]

We installed a Craftsman sleeve hitch on a Simplicity Prestige and currently have it installed on a Simplicity Conquest and works great on both with c-channel bracket modification. Thanks for the video!

[@FarpointFarms]

thank you for sharing-

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

You and my husband would be best buddies if we lived close. He does this for a side gig too, and he love the CB, and all the talk radio shows like John B. Thanks for sharing!

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm working on more shows. shortly.

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Good video , I never knew a lawn tractor or the other riding mower machines you have were so versatile and multi-purpose . Who woulda thunk it 🇺🇸

[@FarpointFarms]

With a little imagination, you can take even the cheapest riding mower and turn it into a useful tool on the farm!

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Summer 2022 I found an NOS Murray 24801 sleeve hitch kit at Fleet Farm for $50. I’m going to adapt to one of my Toro 5xi garden tractors. I have lots of attachments.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is a great deal that you got on it. Murry has not been around in a long time.

[@wayneleroy6382]

You can use a grader blade turned backwards to push snow. I did that with an old 18hp Murray with chains in the tires and it worked great. I thought about making a bigger lighter blade from 1/8" steel plate and some trickery to add curvature but never got around to it. If I really needed it I would have mounted it on the back as planned since I already had the sleeve hitch in place and working with an electric lift.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for the info!

[@saintgermain6031]

I'm glad I found this video. I wanted to buy this but Troy Bilt told me that this Sleeve Hitch wasn't compatible with my Super Bronco. I think I will get it and see if I can get it work on mine as well. great job! Thanks!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad I could help

[@MowerJunkie]

Nicely done! But be careful, To much work....and that trans will pop. btw, I don't see a radio on it yet. Thanks for sharing, have a good one.

[@FarpointFarms]

The belt snapped yesterday while I was hauling bricks, so you cursed me somehow! It has the wiring and an Antenna mounted now, but I'm still working on a waterproof enclosure for the radio. This is all your fault! I showed your range test video to my wife and she was like "uh oh, your not going to try and do that are you?!!?" Yup!

[@MowerJunkie]

@@FarpointFarmsSorry....I did't mean to jinx it. I looking forward to seeing how You end up mounting Your radio. I hope You didn't have to agree to anything outrageous, To get Your Wife to participate with a range test. God luck with the test....I hope You get 15 miles or more.

[@owensrayfeilds6800]

thankyou,,,,for showing how,,,,,nice

[@FarpointFarms]

Hope it helps!

[@jeffbenjamin6480]

I put one on an MTD LT been using it for about 7 years. It took a very little welding was all.

[@7.62shawn5]

What is the slip hitch for just to attach trailers and other garden pull behind tools fast and with out getting off the mower? Or is there more to it? Great vid to 😷👍

[@FarpointFarms]

There are certain attachments that will only work on tractors with this type of hitch. The regular mower only has a pin hitch, then you move up to the sleeve hitch for gardening and grading type work, and then you'd move up to a CAT 0 hitch or 3 point hitch, but those are no longer in use for these small tractors. Bigger ones use that type still.

[@robertsullivan5758]

How universal are these hitches? Do I have to find the specific one that will fit my simplicity 6016? Thanks

[@FarpointFarms]

"universal" is more like fits most- There are some that you might have to modify or fabricate a bit to get it to work. I wish there was an easy answer for you

[@tkskagen]

So, are you "possibly" looking to replace your GT6000 with another? I'd recommend a late 1980's-Early 1990's Model with a Horizontal Shaft Kohler Magnum M18/20 or Briggs and Stratton Twin Opposed Engine! If you can find one (that fits your budget) with an Electricity Actuated Sleeve Hitch, you'd be GOLDEN! Take care, 🤓 -Thomas Port Orchard, Washington (Just West of Seattle)

[@FarpointFarms]

I picked up a decked out DGT6000 with electric sleeve hitch and johnny bucket. So much fun!

[@RevelationAV]

I have a GT5000 that I no longer need for mowing and would love to use it for a smallish 50'x50' garden. Would you be interested in selling a sleeve hitch?

[@fistteam]

@Farpoint Farms Greetings from the Piedmont of NC! I’ve got a John Deere LA145 and bought another JD riding mower that the guy threw in a Sleeve Hitch, front Plow assbl’y & a rear Box Blade Scraper...I tried to install the rear Sleeve Hitch last night & just noticed, the guy didn’t supply the sleeve hitch mounting plate & brackets!?! Do you have those part #’s for just the steel mounting bracket (the part that u bolted onto the back of the mower itself?). Thank you in advance & just Subbed your channel! We’re think’n bout doing the “Off-Grid thing” soon and I practically grew up in the Mtns if NC (Lotta family up there!)

[@KikaWaiAlae]

I’m new to a garden tractor. I bought a Craftsman GT 2000. It had no attachments but I found another Craftsman with attachments. The front had a bucket, the back with a dragged and a mover. I put the front and back attachments to the one with tractor tires, GT 2000. Where is a good source for buying parts? I’d lIke to put an electric bucket on it. Thx

[@Machi74005]

I would like to do this to a 6211 Simplicity.

[@loganschilling6428]

whats the best tool for just removing the grass and leaving nice dirt behind

[@FarpointFarms]

No one tool I'm afraid. You can use a pull behind gas powered tiller and then go back a day or two later to pick out any living clumps of grass, or you can turn the soil with a mold board plow and then go back with a cultivator or disc harrow and mince it up. Then go back a day or two later to pick anything that survived.

[@VulcanBomber101]

I wonder if it could be fitted to a Craftsman Zero Turn mower.

[@FarpointFarms]

I am sure it could be fitted with some modifications. The accessories for the zero turns are usually different from riding mowers due to the design of them. I am not sure how well a zero turn would do with items needing the sleeve hitch

[@VulcanBomber101]

@@FarpointFarms many thanks for your reply, I tried it from the towbar, although I could' nt get the depth needed (only skimmed the surface) so I thought I can put a longer bolt and spacers to lower the teeth another ½" or so. There is certainly enough power.

[@thestraitgateway]

Would it be possible to put it on a zero Turn

[@FarpointFarms]

If I remember correctly they make an adapter for a zero turn so you can use this

[@thestraitgateway]

@FarpointFarms man I've been looking and can't find anything of the sort

[@brucemanow2629]

What size are the rear tires?

[@drucilliadimiglio]

Would this fit directly on a Husqvarna YP 22 without modifications? Thanks, great channel by the way.

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not sure if it would fit or not

[@asus12351]

Hi Erik i have an lt1000 im thining about putting the craftman sleeve hitch and brinly box blade to move some gravel around any experience with that will i have to upgrade my 20" tires?

[@The800sportsman]

Is the hitch pin 1/2" or 5/8"?

[@lukequinn2702]

When I try to pulley swap the crankshaft just moves how will I swap it or make is stop turning

[@justinlafever5653]

Do you think I would work on a ‘15 Troy Pony?

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, it certainly would with a little work.

[@jluich]

Can I put on a Cub Cadet 3235 ?

[@lukeskywalker7566]

Love it cheers

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks