Receiver Hitch Beware

[HondaTech]

Receiver mounted ground tillers.

 

[cornbread]

You can get this receiver for a 500. Maybe some of you guys that are handy with welding could make something like it for the 700.
Moose Receiver Hitch - 4504-0113 ATV & UTV - Dennis Kirk, Inc.

Has anybody tried this with the groundhogmax?

 

[cornbread]

You can get this receiver for a 500. Maybe some of you guys that are handy with welding could make something like it for the 700.
Moose Receiver Hitch - 4504-0113 ATV & UTV - Dennis Kirk, Inc.

Has anybody tried this Moose Receiver on the P500 with the Grooundhog Max?

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Has anybody tried this Moose Receiver on the P500 with the Grooundhog Max?

I was thinking about getting it just so I can use all of my 2" hitches I already have.

 

[cornbread]

I was thinking about getting it just so I can use all of my 2" hitches I already have.

I think Im gonna try the moose, need something to get my groundhog max on the P500. Ive used the groundhog on my atv and the key is to set it to cut shallow not deep. Its easy to get it too deep.

 

[TennesseeTurkey]

HEADS UP: Pioneer hitch receiver: I purchased a Bad Boy Ground Hog Max plow to work on a few small food plots on my property. The ground Hog is designed to fit most ATV 2" receivers and the downward pressure of both the operator and the ATV itself digs into and plows the soil. My hitch reciever on the Pioneer couldn't take the pressure in the photo below. I'm sure the excellent Honda engineers didn't have this in mind when they designed the receiver. I'm having it cut out and rewelded with more support. Don't get me wrong, both products are reputable. I really LOVE my Pioneer. Just didn't want to see any other Pioneer owners who may use the Ground Hog to experience what I did!

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BB, I had same problem with my 700-4 and the GroundHog. It worked great for the first pass but when I adjusted GroundHog to next notch downward to dig deeper my receiver broke. Inclosed is pics of my solution. 1/4" plate was bent and welded to each frame and on 3 sides of the receiver. Haven't tried yet but expect it to hold. Any suggestions? TennesseeTurkey

 

[Goulaigan]

Had a similar failure with my reciever when the hitch hit a log on the edge of a drop off. I wanted to add a toy box reciever and like this mod that kills both birds.

 

[Gator]

Had a similar failure with my reciever when the hitch hit a log on the edge of a drop off. I wanted to add a toy box reciever and like this mod that kills both birds.View attachment 46324 View attachment 46324 View attachment 46325

Mine failed in this same manner. Suppose it happened last time I got stuck and winched out.
I repaired mine just like you did.

 

[Goulaigan]

Mine failed in this same manner. Suppose it happened last time I got stuck and winched out.
I repaired mine just like you did.

Gator,
I'm really happy with this fix too. Not so happy with the pictures I posted because there not very clear. Haven't done it yet but the toy box hitch is also the obvious pick for other accessories like a rear winch or boat rack.
Goulaigan.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Gator,
I'm really happy with this fix too. Not so happy with the pictures I posted because there not very clear. Haven't done it yet but the toy box hitch is also the obvious pick for other accessories like a rear winch or boat rack.
Goulaigan.

What is a toy box hitch?

 

[Goulaigan]

What is a toy box hitch?

A second hitch just below the ROPs. Designed to support the lower hitch and a place to attach other accessories like a cargo carrier, winch, boat rack. Etc. I could post better pics if anyone is interested.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

A second hitch just below the ROPs. Designed to support the lower hitch and a place to attach other accessories like a cargo carrier, winch, boat rack. Etc. I could post better pics if anyone is interested.

Ohhhh. I have the 2" moose receiver. Do you have one similar?

 

[Goulaigan]

Ohhhh. I have the 2" moose receiver. Do you have one similar?

The factory hitch is still on but reinforced with a custom second hitch that comes out just below the ROPs. I could repost better pics if anyone is interested.

 

[Gator]

The factory hitch is still on but reinforced with a custom second hitch that comes out just below the ROPs. I could repost better pics if anyone is interested.

Yeah, Post some good pics. I'm always looking for good ideas.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Yeah, Post some good pics. I'm always looking for good ideas.

Here is my write up on the Moose hitch if you're interested.

P500 - Moose 2" Receiver Hitch Installation

 

[Gator]

Here is my write up on the Moose hitch if you're interested.

P500 - Moose 2" Receiver Hitch Installation

I remember that thread. That's probably the best solution for saving the factory receiver.

BTW: that is very nicely written. Good job!

 

[allgm1]

Yeah, Post some good pics. I'm always looking for good ideas.

yes like @Gator said pics are always good.

 

[Goulaigan]

yes like @Gator said pics are always good.

Been busy but. Here's the pics of my solution. I use the top receiver for a toy box but could be used for lots of accessories.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Been busy but. Here's the pics of my solution. I use the top receiver for a toy box but could be used for lots of accessories.

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Is that your strengthening repair on the lower hitch? (I'm not familiar with the 700 hitch) If yes, you did a great job.

 

[Goulaigan]

Yah, this is a 700 - Guess I posted in the wrong forum.... If the moderator moves this to the 700 forum, it would be appeciated.
The OEM hitch is very sucepitible to failure with very little up pressure. Before the repair the receiver was bent 45° up. Now the hitch is crazy strong in any direction.