Hitchlock for Forst ST8, will this one work? Or any suggestions?

[StihlCoy]

Hi All

Looking for a hitchlock for a new ST8, I've attached a few photos as it's an absolute minefield trying to find one for this design. 

Having a look about I THINK I've found a potential candidate but can anyone confirm/ has a suggestion for one?

 

LINK

 

For Ifor Williams but will fit some Al-KO also. Need it it fit when its uncoupled & coupled. ?

 

Thanks!

[josharb87]

Send them an email if you're not sure.

 

Just a thought, couldn't the would be thief just release the retaining clip of your tow ball, use a short strop to "hitch up" and be off with the machine even if fitted with the lock? If so, it'd be worth changing hitch too  

[KWarb17]

3 hours ago, StihlCoy said:

Hi All

Looking for a hitchlock for a new ST8, I've attached a few photos as it's an absolute minefield trying to find one for this design. 

Having a look about I THINK I've found a potential candidate but can anyone confirm/ has a suggestion for one?

 

LINK

 

For Ifor Williams but will fit some Al-KO also. Need it it fit when its uncoupled & coupled. ?

 

Thanks!

Just call forst service mate, they have always looked after me?
Service second to non?

I reckon they would either have a solution for you or just do it for you

Looks like a new machine as well!? How you liking it?

 

[monkeybusiness]

I’m not sure the one

in your link will work when coupled (but I may be wrong). 
Also try Lincmaster - we’ve had good products from them over the years. 

Edited September 20, 2020 by monkeybusiness

[StihlCoy]

12 hours ago, josharb87 said:

Send them an email if you're not sure.

 

Just a thought, couldn't the would be thief just release the retaining clip of your tow ball, use a short strop to "hitch up" and be off with the machine even if fitted with the lock? If so, it'd be worth changing hitch too  

Bloody hell didn't even think about that ?, the chippers are primarily towed on another vehicle but I think I'll get the hitch changed on this one!!

[StihlCoy]

10 hours ago, KWarb17 said:

Just call forst service mate, they have always looked after me?
Service second to non?

I reckon they would either have a solution for you or just do it for you

Looks like a new machine as well!? How you liking it?

 

Yeah I'll contact Forst, probably for the best! Company I work for has just brought it, 0 hours straight off the line. We had one on Demo and it was a weapon, have high hopes for it!