Towing chipper with a ring hitch.

[derbyshiretreeservices]

just change the nato hitch for a ball hitch, just undo the two bolts and replace,

[Mick Dempsey]

just change the nato hitch for a ball hitch, just undo the two bolts and replace,

Not quite as simple as that, the gas strut has to be pushed back into place which is awkward but yes, it's doable.

[treequip]

just change the nato hitch for a ball hitch, just undo the two bolts and replace,

 

That's not a NATO hitch

[treequip]

Not quite as simple as that, the gas strut has to be pushed back into place which is awkward but yes, it's doable.

 

Its easier than you might think

 

Use a drift or a bolt to keep the damper in place while you swap them over:thumbup:

[Mick Dempsey]

We have done it (the gas strut broke and had to be welded up) we used the blade of the chipper to push a socket on the end of a bar down the tube to compress the strut, when in position slip the bolt through.

Your way does sound easier!

[Sussex Groundie]

I did wonder about using a ring on the chipper as a sort of anti theft device, well at least stop people who tow caravans (with a 50mm ball) driving off with it.

[Stubby]

just change the nato hitch for a ball hitch, just undo the two bolts and replace,

 

A nato hitch is a hook ( sometimes a ball ) with a top clamp .

[bob]

I've got a use for that ring if your replacing it:blushing:

[Mick Dempsey]

I though someone might! Might need to change the lubricant though.

[gensetsteve]

Ring hitches clank more when the trailer is a little tail end heavy. If the fuel tank is near the hitch keeping that full can sometimes improve things. I prefer ring hitch at least you know it's not. going to fall off if you collect a customers machine and they have worn out the coupling.