Mount
CII mini skid steer mount
Models available
3 variants
Machine class
Skid Steer
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Description
🔗Converts between standards
📘 Overview
A Haugen skid steer trailer spotter lets you move trailers around a yard, dock or tight space without a semi tractor. Extreme duty construction, in three skid steer models plus mini skid steer and three-point versions.
Hitch balls are not included — ball mounts are ordered separately so you can match the coupler on the trailers you actually move.
📊 Trailer Spotter At a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mount | CII mini skid steer mount |
| Machine class | Skid Steer |
| Models available | 3 variants |
| Weight | 135–145 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Marv Haugen Enterprises Inc., Casselton ND |
⚙ Key Features of the Haugen Trailer Spotters
- Move trailers without a semi tractor
- Extreme duty construction
- V-shaped, standard and fifth wheel versions
- Mini skid steer version on CII mount
- Three-point versions for Cat 0/1 and Cat 2/3
- Ball mounts sold separately — 2", 2-5/16" and triple ball
📊 Trailer Spotter Models
| Model | Description | Mount | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBA-V | Ball hitch adaptor, V shaped — value buy | Skid steer | 114 lbs |
| MBA-SKD | Ball hitch adapter, heavy duty | Skid steer | 145 lbs |
| HBA-SKD | Ball hitch adaptor with extra spot for fifth wheel | Skid steer | 135 lbs |
| MBA-MS | Ball hitch for mini skid steers | CII mini skid steer | 80 lbs |
| HBA-3PT | Ball hitch adapter | 3-point Cat 0 & 1 | 55 lbs |
| HBA-3PT23 | Ball hitch adapter, top ball position for gooseneck | 3-point Cat 2 & 3 | 125 lbs |
| Ball mount | Description |
|---|---|
| M-26SI | Ball mount with 2" chrome ball |
| M-32SI | Ball mount with 2-5/16" chrome ball |
| M-TBM | Triple chrome ball mount |
| M-ADTB | Adjustable triple ball mount, 6" rise/drop |
| RT-1-012 | 12" receiver tubing, 2" |
🚛 Which Model for Which Job
- HBA-V, V shaped. The value option at 114 lbs. Straightforward ball hitch on a V frame for routine yard shunting.
- MBA-SKD, heavy duty. 145 lbs and the most substantial of the skid steer models, for constant use or heavier trailers.
- HBA-SKD, with fifth wheel spot. Adds a position for a fifth wheel coupling alongside the ball, so it handles both trailer types without changing attachment.
- MBA-MS, mini skid steer. CII mount at 80 lbs, for compact machines.
- HBA-3PT and 3PT23, three-point. For tractors rather than skid steers. The Cat 0/1 version has a ledge for holding tractor weights; the Cat 2/3 version adds a top ball position for gooseneck trailers.
🔩 Ball Mounts Are Separate
No hitch ball is included with any spotter. That is deliberate — trailer couplers vary, and buying the mount separately means you match what you actually tow rather than paying for a ball you cannot use.
Options are a 2" ball, a 2-5/16" ball, a triple ball mount covering both plus a third size, and an adjustable triple ball with 6" of rise and drop. The adjustable version is worth considering if your trailers sit at different heights, since a spotter that cannot reach the coupler height is no use.
⚖ Why Use a Skid Steer at All
A skid steer turns in its own length, sees in both directions and is already on site. For repositioning trailers in a yard, at a dock, or into a shed, that beats bringing a tractor unit in — and the spotter costs a fraction of what dedicated yard equipment does.
🚜 Skid Steer and 3-Point Compatibility
Skid steer models use universal quick attach. The mini version uses a CII mini skid steer mount. The three-point versions fit Category 0/1 or Category 2/3 hitches on tractors.
Weights run 55 to 145 lbs. Hitch balls and ball mounts are ordered separately — match them to the couplers on your trailers.
❓ Trailer Spotter FAQs
Does it come with a hitch ball?
No. Ball mounts are ordered separately in 2", 2-5/16", triple ball and adjustable triple ball with 6" rise and drop, so you match the couplers on your own trailers.
Which model should I choose?
HBA-V is the value option for routine yard work. MBA-SKD is the heavy duty version. HBA-SKD adds a fifth wheel position. There is a mini skid steer version and two three-point versions for tractors.
Can it handle a gooseneck trailer?
The HBA-3PT23 three-point model has a top ball position specifically for gooseneck trailers. The skid steer HBA-SKD includes a fifth wheel spot.
Is there a version for a mini skid steer?
Yes — the MBA-MS on a CII mount, at 80 lbs.
What if my trailers sit at different heights?
The adjustable triple ball mount gives 6" of rise and drop, which covers most variation without needing a second mount.
Why not just use a tractor?
A skid steer turns in its own length and is usually already on site. For moving trailers around a yard or into a shed, that is quicker than bringing a tractor unit in, and the attachment costs far less than dedicated yard equipment.
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