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📘 Overview
The Top Dog skid steer hitch receiver turns a loader into a yard tractor, letting you move trailers around a site without starting a truck. A 2-1/2" seamless tube accepts a standard 2" receiver insert, mounted on a 5/16" A-36 steel plate with 1/4" gussets and a 3/8" top bar. Maximum lift capacity is 1,000 lbs, and the receiver plate measures 45.75" wide by 18" high by 14" deep at 105 lbs — light enough that most of your machine’s capacity stays available for the tongue weight.
A skid steer hitch plate is one of those attachments that pays for itself the first busy week. As a skid steer trailer hitch attachment it removes the trip to fetch a truck every time a trailer needs moving thirty feet. Buyers comparing a skid steer receiver hitch against a three-point version should note the machine class: this skid steer receiver plate mounts to a universal quick attach, while the three-point version fits a tractor hitch. As a trailer moving attachment it works in spaces a truck cannot enter.
⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Hitch Receiver
- 2-1/2" seamless receiver tube — seamless tube rather than welded seam — the tube carries the full towing load.
- Accepts a standard 2" receiver insert — uses the same inserts, balls and pintles as a truck hitch, so nothing special to buy.
- 5/16" A-36 steel mounting plate — full-thickness mount plate transferring load into the quick attach.
- 1/4" A-36 gussets and 3/8" top bar — gusseting is what stops the receiver tube levering the plate under tongue load.
- 1,000 lb maximum lift capacity — a published limit for the receiver itself — separate from what the trailer weighs.
- 105 lbs attachment weight — light enough to leave machine capacity for the load.
- 45.75" x 18" x 14" — a compact plate that does not obstruct the operator’s view.
🔑 Why Choose the Hitch Receiver?
- Move trailers without a truck — a loader already in the yard repositions trailers faster than fetching a truck and reversing it.
- Uses hitch gear you already own — a standard 2" receiver insert means your existing ball mounts and pintles fit.
- Manoeuvres where a truck cannot — a skid steer turns in its own length — trailers can be placed in spaces a truck could never reach.
- Minimal capacity penalty — at 105 lbs the receiver leaves nearly all your rated capacity for tongue weight.
📊 Top Dog Attachments Hitch Receiver Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Height | 18" |
| Overall Width | 45.75" |
| Overall Depth | 14" |
| Approximate Weight | 105 lbs |
| Mounting Plate | 5/16" A-36 Steel |
| Gusset | 1/4" A-36 Steel |
| Top Bar | 3/8" A-36 Steel |
| Tube | 2-1/2" seamless tube |
| Receiver | Accepts a 2" receiver tube |
| Max Lift Capacity | 1,000 lbs |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
🔗 What Is a Skid Steer Hitch Receiver Used For?
- Moving trailers around a yard or site
- Repositioning equipment trailers
- Placing trailers in tight spaces a truck cannot reach
- Towing implements between fields
- General yard shunting work
Receiver inserts, ball mounts and pintles are not included — the receiver takes standard 2" hitch gear you likely already own.
🚜 Which Machines Fit the Hitch Receiver?
Available for two machine classes — the Hitch Receiver uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:
Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.
❓ Hitch Receiver Questions, Answered
What size receiver does the hitch plate take?
The Top Dog hitch receiver uses a 2-1/2" seamless tube that accepts a standard 2" receiver insert — the same size used on most trucks, so existing ball mounts and pintle hooks fit.
How much can the skid steer hitch receiver lift?
The receiver has a maximum lift capacity of 1,000 lbs. That is the limit for the receiver itself and is separate from the total trailer weight, which is limited by your machine’s traction and braking rather than by the hitch.
Is a ball or receiver insert included?
The Top Dog hitch receiver is the receiver plate only. You supply the 2" receiver insert, ball mount or pintle to suit your trailer coupling.
Can I tow on the road with this?
No. A skid steer hitch receiver is for moving trailers around a yard or site. Skid steers are not road-legal towing vehicles and lack the braking and lighting connections required for highway towing.
Will the hitch receiver fit a tractor loader?
Yes, where the tractor front-end loader is fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the corresponding Top Dog adapter plate.
What is the plate made from?
The mounting plate is 5/16" A-36 steel with 1/4" A-36 gussets and a 3/8" A-36 top bar, carrying a 2-1/2" seamless receiver tube.
How heavy is the hitch receiver?
The Top Dog hitch receiver weighs approximately 105 lbs, measuring 45.75" wide, 18" high and 14" deep.
How much trailer weight can I actually move?
The 1,000 lb figure is the receiver’s lift rating, not a towing limit. What you can move depends on your machine’s weight, traction and the surface — a skid steer will shunt a trailer far heavier than 1,000 lbs on level ground, but the tongue weight it lifts must stay within the receiver rating.
How is the hitch receiver shipped?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is displayed before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
How do I order the Top Dog hitch receiver?
Add the item to your cart directly on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Have your machine make, model, and serial number ready to confirm fitment before ordering. If you have a fitment question before purchasing, call us at (866) 757-8337.
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