making a trailer hitch for my tractor bucket

[@michaelohara2161]

I bought a 2”hitch receiver mount for $ 20 years ago and welded to to top of the bucket, in the same place. It allows me to move trailers, attach a wench if I want. I usually have have a mount with a tow shackle clevis on it for pulling stumps and lifting things. I can share any of the mounts with my truck.

[@mars1952]

You beat me to it. I was going to say, grind all of that crap off of your ball mount and weld a receiver to your bucket. Later you can make or buy mounts for a shackle or a chain grab hook. You could also make a boom that mounts in the receiver and is supported by the front of the bucket. The list is endless.

[@frankcastle7777]

Some peoples mind is on a higher level of problem solving. Good work and GOD BLESS!

[@jprich7]

A good step bit will make your life easier when it comes to drilling large holes in flat bar. It makes a cleaner hole and won’t grab like a twist drill.

[@danielames7611]

Ah, good tip. Thanks!

[@MikeKlein-l6u]

weld or bolt on a piece of 2.5 inch tubing 3/16 wall. brace bucket under tubing to keep bucket from bending

[@bobcat8439]

The top I'd weld a reciever

[@danielames7611]

I wanted something removable, but I'm starting to think welding would be better. Or at least bolting. This project was fun, but it is a little janky.

[@anthonymarino4260]

well done

[@bobcat8439]

For the bottom I'd make it long enough to see

[@danielames7611]

The longer you make it, the less weight it can hold