Rigged a 3-point hitch for under $400 and it actually held on day one

Bought a cheap tow-bar setup from Tractor Supply. Welded it to an old plow frame. First big stump pull it held perfect - saved my back and my wallet. Anyone else fab their own gear instead of buying the expensive stuff?

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simon_coleman1mo ago

Oh come on, you really trust Harbor Freight welds on something that could snap and kill someone? That $400 setup is going to leave you flat on your back when that cheap metal gives out under real load. Bet you'll be back to buying the proper Cat 1 hitch before the end of the season.

tyler61mo ago

Wait, didn't I see a YouTube guy test Harbor Freight welds that actually held up better than name brands, @simon_coleman?

stella_murray1mo ago

Has anyone actually looked at the failure points on these things? It's usually the cheap bolts shearing off, not the welds themselves.