Log Arch Hitch

[toolmaker]

I have a home built log arch that I mess around with on weekends. Lost it a couple times, flipped itover more than a couple times.
Decided I need an offroad hitch that can articulate.
Here's what I came up with:

 

[MinnWeekendCutter]

Nice work!

 

[toolmaker]

It's way too big for what I need. Could probably pull a Kenworth.

 

[timg]

I have a home built log arch that I mess around with on weekends. Lost it a couple times, flipped itover more than a couple times.
Decided I need an offroad hitch that can articulate.
Here's what I came up with:
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Very nice fabrication there sir. Are you double nutting or roll pin staking the nut? I'm sure you are well aware but as that oscillates it will try and back off the nut.

 

[old guy]

Ball hitch works well on mine, but I'm on pretty level ground.

 

[toolmaker]

Very nice fabrication there sir. Are you double nutting or roll pin staking the nut? I'm sure you are well aware but as that oscillates it will try and back off the nut.

I will use a nyloc nut for final assembly and install a steel pin behind the nut for a little insurance

 

[toolmaker]

Ball hitch works well on mine, but I'm on pretty level ground.

I have destroyed 3 ball hitch couplers so far.

 

[toolmaker]

Pic

 

[old guy]

I see, your machine is much more complex than mine.

 

[redline4]

What are you pulling it with?

 

[toolmaker]

What are you pulling it with?

There is a pic above. I also have a video, will try to post it.

 

[redline4]

The pic shows a log arch.
It doesn't appear to be at all self propelled.
Was inquiring as to what you pull it with.