Is There A Clamp-On Hitch And Ball Mount To Move Trailers Around With Skid Steer Or Tractor Bucket?

Updated 02/05/2026 | Published 02/03/2026

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etrailer 2" Clamp-On Bucket Hitch Receiver for Tractor or Skid Steer Bucket

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etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 6" Rise, 6" Drop - 10K

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Question:

I want to use this to move a few different trailers around my property. Is there a ball mount you recommend that works well with it?

asked by: Susan

Expert Reply:

Susan, this is exactly the kind of situation this receiver # e75ZV was made for.

Since it accepts any 2 inch shank ball mount, you’ve got options, but for flexibility I usually recommend the etrailer adjustable ball mount # e66PR. It fits this receiver and gives you both 2 inch and 2-5/16 inch hitch balls, which is perfect if you’re moving more than one trailer size without constantly needing to swap balls.

If you want to walk me through the trailers you’re moving - sizes, couplers, and how often you switch - I can help make sure this combo is a good fit. One last thing to mention is that the thickness of the bucket on the front end mustn't exceed 1-1/2" thickness. Most buckets won't be thicker than that, so I doubt you'll need to worry about it.

expert reply by: Andrew N

Susan

2/5/2026

One more thing. Does the adjustable ball mount stay put pretty well, or does it move around when you’re repositioning trailers? I've had some that make lots of noise and wobble.thanks

Andrew N.

2/5/2026

@Susan Hello again Susan. Once the adjustable ball mount # e66PR is pinned into the bucket receiver # e75ZV and adjusted to the height you want, it stays put just like it would in a truck hitch. Now that being said, every ball mount on the market is going to have a very small amount of movement when on the truck's receiver (if you plan to actually tow with this ball mount instead of just using for the bucket on a tractor). In that situation, we recommend adding # e38FV which will help tighten up the connection of any 2" receiver and 2" ball mount. And we also have a lock if you want to deter thieves: # e98881