3 Pt hitch hauler

[Doc]

Northern Tool has a dandy little 3 pt hitch hauler in their latest catalog. It is rated to carry 2500 lbs. Heck I doubt my 3ph can handle that.
Anyway it looks pretty slick. Better for carrying rocks or whatnot over rough terrain. I'm wanting to go down a steep hill, and I'm thinking this hauler would be easier with approx the same or bigger load than i'd get in the FEL. The bad part is I can't use the FEL to load it. I would have to do it by hand.

Here'a link:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...8000&storeId=6970&catalogId=4006970&langId=-1

Which would be better for hauling rocks, the hauler in the link above or the FEL?

 

[jwstewar]

Doc that just gives you a reason to by another tractor to load it with. It does look pretty cool - except for the loading part. Could you build something to set it down on, load it, and then put it back on the TPH? With something like a Pat's it wouldn't be that bad.

 

[Melensdad]

I've seen another version of a hitch hauler, it had solid sides and a locking dump gate on the rear. It was also about twice the price.

I think think the hard part would actually be hooking up the carrier? Unless it has some sort of integrated stand so that it could be set on the ground then it would have to be muscled onto the 3pt hitch and muscled back off when not needed? If the underside had some sort of stand you could drive up to it and hook it up, maybe it has a stand and I just can't see it?

This one from Northern has a dump function too, but it looks like the top-link is connected to it? If so, then a hydraulic top link is a must.

Still it would be a handy thing for carrying stuff that would not fit well into the bucket, or when the bucket already has stuff in it. I like the concept!

 

[XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq]

I would have to do it by hand.

Doing it by hand is the part that sucks. Get a dump wagon (Country Mfg) so you can park the wagon, load it and then hook it up and haul it. Of course, it costs 3-4 times as much once you factor in the hydraulics and shipping

That's my vote. PB

 

[Doc]

Doing it by hand is the part that sucks. Get a dump wagon (Country Mfg) so you can park the wagon, load it and then hook it up and haul it. Of course, it costs 3-4 times as much once you factor in the hydraulics and shipping

That's my vote. PB

For the amount I'm wanting to do that dump wagon would be the way to go. The 3ph carrier would be a cheaper way for someone without the FEL to carry stuff, but with the FEL a trailer would be a better match up for sure. I even have a 6x12 3500lb capacity trailer. It has the big ramp that folds up (stands straight up), so unloading this trailer would also be by hand. A dump trailer would be the better solution by far for my situation.

 

[XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq]

For the amount I'm wanting to do that dump wagon would be the way to go. The 3ph carrier would be a cheaper way for someone without the FEL to carry stuff, but with the FEL a trailer would be a better match up for sure. I even have a 6x12 3500lb capacity trailer. It has the big ramp that folds up (stands straight up), so unloading this trailer would also be by hand. A dump trailer would be the better solution by far for my situation.

Doc, I had almost the same trailer. Here's what I did to unload piles of poop.

I cut a 5x 24 section of chainlink fence and put it on the bed of the trailer.
Leave most of the "extra at the hitch end of the trailer.

Get some thick pipe and the chain link around it a few times on each end.

Load the trailer with dirt/rocks on top of the fencing.

Pull the extra fence over top of the dirt/rocks.

Back the trailer up to a large tree.

Remove the tailgate.

Hook a tow chain (Grade 50 or better) to the tree and both ends of the chainlink fence (around the pipe).

Drive the trailer away.

It will unload everything pretty quickly. Then use your tractor to move the rest around.

The fencing can scratch up your trailer pretty bad and if there is snaggable stuff on the tailgate of the trailer then it will get ripped off.

But it works well - better than no dump trailer but not as good as a dump trailer.

PB

 

[DAP]

Doing it by hand is the part that sucks. Get a dump wagon (Country Mfg) so you can park the wagon, load it and then hook it up and haul it. Of course, it costs 3-4 times as much once you factor in the hydraulics and shipping

That's my vote. PB

I have the Country Mfg unit with a manual dump body. It is indespensible around this lil farm. Good for over a 1000 pounds. I use it for:

Carrying saws and mauls to wood piles
Hauling firewood
Hauling manure
an occasional hay ride
Hauling gardening tools and materials to the garden
Light timbering chores

and in the winter, I store it in the attached house shed (known as an "El" up here) and fill it full of kindling wood to feed the fireplaces in the house. I have 4 fireplaces and 2 wood stoves ...

I have a 3ph Carry All that will also hold 1/2 ton and it is about I'll I'm willing to wrestle with to put on that hitch that requires manual intervention.

Have a look ...

 

[bczoom]

I have a very similar trailer to what Doug (DAP) posted. Instead of a wagon stype for the axles, mine are close together and centered so it's a tandem axle trailer (and a lot easier to back-up). That trailer is very tough!!!

I use an ATV or RTV to then tow the trailer. The tractor/FEL is then available if/as needed for loading it.

Although I haven't done it to mine, my Dad put a jack on his to use instead of manually dumping.

 

[DAP]

I have a very similar trailer to what Doug (DAP) posted. Instead of a wagon stype for the axles, mine are close together and centered so it's a tandem axle trailer (and a lot easier to back-up). That trailer is very tough!!!

I use an ATV or RTV to then tow the trailer. The tractor/FEL is then available if/as needed for loading it.

Although I haven't done it to mine, my Dad put a jack on his to use instead of manually dumping.

Let's be specific about this ... it is IMPOSSIBLE to back up unless you have teh tandem wheel version you've got.

It is a tough bugger though and I have put mine to the test. Some occassional air in the tires and a few grease zirks and this thing won't quit.

Best 700 USD I've spent prolly.

 

[bczoom]

Let's be specific about this ... it is IMPOSSIBLE to back up unless you have teh tandem wheel version you've got.

I stand corrected...

Volume wise, it's a little less then all my other trailers but with the wide, floation tires coupled with being a tandem it has a lighter footprint which is better for hauling firewood and such until the ground freezes.

As for weight capacity, I'll bet by volume, there's nothing it can't handle, including stacking bags of concrete as high as you can.