Semi Hitch for Takeuchi Tb016

[JMB]

Hi all,

I have a 2008 TB016 and am shedding buckets more often than leaves in Autumn with the current semi Hitch and am thinking I need a replacement, as it does appear to be well worn ; - or do you know different?

Can anyone recommend a reputable company on your side of the water to purchase from as I would probably have to order sight unseen.

P.S. We hade had two dry days last week - best since October!!!!

[Muz]

Whites of Bristol http://www.whitesmh.co.uk/ would be a good start ... sounds a bit serious for a 2008 ? got any pics, most can be repaired to a 'safe' state , but you certainly wouldn't want to be working around others with a hitch doing that, even though I know its a small machine

[d4c24a]

scott

http://www.brianscottengineering.co..../quick-hitches

[JMB]

Hi Muz and office Tea Boy. Thanks for the information. went out - in daylight this time to get some Pics. and immediately saw the problem; the spring on the Hitch was out of position. Sorted that and tried a few scoopfulls and changed buckets and all appears well.
Memo to self:-
Its alright looking at something in the dark with a torch but nothing beats daylight!

Thanks again, will check these companies out.

[v8druid]

BMC in Chepstow doa reasonable hitch too I believe.......

http://www.bmc-buckets.co.uk/hitches/

and are reasonably priced, well made products

[d4c24a]

spring

if it has a spring it must be a manual hitch , if the bucket is falling off you need to put the safety pin in too

[Muz]

I know what he means d4c24a anyway .. office tea boys have been phased out as you can see

[JMB]

Thanks all for the replies and apologies for wrong terminology.

[Muz]

apologies for wrong terminology.

None needed fella .. glad you got it sorted .. give us a pic of your yoke for the gang then ?