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basket on a hitch

JimVT

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I was thinking of getting a basket that slides into a reciever hitch for my bombi. Has anyone seen this done? I think I could just weld the reciever next to my hitch. Jim
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Bobcat

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I guess it would be ok, but won't make for a very challenging game. :rolleyes:





Or is this the kind of 'basket' you're talking about?

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Melensdad

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I've considered using one of those baskets too. It would also help out when running the tractor around in the summer to put a basket off the 3pt hitch for carrying around a small amount of stuff for gardening/landscaping.

The type that Bobcat shows is exactly what I would use. They are often seen on the back of SUVs loaded up with coolers and luggage.
 

bczoom

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I've had one of those cargo carriers for about 10 years. I think I've used it twice. I honestly didn't like it.

A couple things I've found. These may or may not apply to putting on a snowcat.
- Vehicles with a flat back has a low-pressure area directly behind the vehicle that sucks in whatever is airborne (mist, snow, dust...). Well, all that dumps on whatever is in your carrier. I got around this by getting a huge duffle bag that's made for these things and putting my contents in there and zippering it up. BTW, although I never use the carrier anymore, the bag is handy when I put luggage in the back of the pickup. It keeps the weather off the suitcases.
- They're kind of a PITA to put on, take off and store. Probably not an issue for your snowcat but if you take one on vacation, you need to carry it up to your hotel room or store someplace. If you leave it on, it's hard to see when parking and is also a shin buster. They do have flip-up ones now that would address that issue (but you need to fold it back down to open the rear hatch/tailgate of the vehicle).
- I don't recall the exact details since it's been several years since I've used it but the slop between the drawbar and receiver allows the carrier to dip on the ends and rattle some. As I recall, overloading to one side to bind it a bit helped (put a heavy cooler on one side and sleeping bags on the other).
 

JimVT

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I guess it would be ok, but won't make for a very challenging game. :rolleyes:





Or is this the kind of 'basket' you're talking about?

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Yes that is what I was thinking about. Thanks for The tip about it getting moth balled in snow and loose . I'll have to design it to prevent some of this. It will be for hunting so gear and game will be hauled.
I have one of those large plastic carriers for my roof that seals that could be bolted to it .
Jim
I was unable to find a picture of the Bobcat one. Is it made by bobcat?
 
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brianf

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here is a carrier I put on the back of a bombi, it will fill with snow, but mountin it up high will keep it from getting damaged
 

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brianf

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I had two of these, they came from a electric company and were this way from new, do not know if the dealer or factory did the conversion but they used all bombi parts and the belts were not spliced to make them longer, unreal in deep snow and climbing hills,
 

Radar4xfour

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How about this one I built for my Bombi. Longer snow flaps would help to keep the snow out of the basket. It is sized so plastic totes with lids fit just right.
 

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MNoutdoors RIP

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Hey, radar is that the Bombi you are planning on selling to me? 2500.00 seems a little steep......:yum: thats right new steering bands and ring and pinion gear.
3000.00 I forgot...... :w00t2:
 

Radar4xfour

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Um...no that is not correct. Besides the basket alone in worth an old, decrepit, extended cab Toyota mini truck. Don't you have horses to milk or something better to do? Wait, don't answer that....:yum:
 

cranman

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I made one for my bombardier narrow guage and it works fine for carrying extras like gas and ice augers or power saws with gas in them but you have to have them encased or they become a snowball enroute. I have receiver hitches mounted front and back of all my vehicles, including the bombardier, my pickup, my bush 4x4 .Suzuki Samurai, mainly to accomodate my Warn 6000 winch. I like to be able to use the winch from either end because with my luck when I'm stuck the winch will be on the wrong end. I even welded a receiver on the front of my tandem trailer so I can pull dead vehicles on to the deck .
 

NorthernRedneck

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One thing to consider is making it removable so you can have easy access to that pintle hitch on the back..........you know, just in case you come across a broken down Kristi on the trail that needs a tow.........
 

JimVT

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thanks for the photos. I need it to carry a deer so a blanket of snow on it is no big deal. I am about ready to pick up some new tires also. any Idea who has a fair price?
Jim
 
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