Universal Winch Mount for Use on Tractor

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My Dad bought a Badlands 5000 pound winch that he wants to mount on the front of a small Massey Ferguson tractor. We are looking for a good universal mounting bracket. What would you recommend?

asked by: Joel

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Expert Reply:

We have Universal Winch Mounting Plates like # BDW20291 that you referenced and also # BDW20019, as well as hitch mount types like # BDW20155. Universal mount # BDW20291 can use hardware kit # BDW20297. Since the front ends of Massey Ferguson tractors vary quite a bit you'll need to decide which mount is best for your install.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer; replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to additional wear…

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Answer 2

The first thing I would check on your trailer is the capacity of the springs. You need to be sure the spring capacity is rated at 1/2 the axle capacity. That way 2 springs equal the capacity of the trailer axle for proper fit. Check the arch of the…

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Answer 3

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

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Answer 4

A better solution for a mounting plate for the Bulldog Winch part #BDW10041 that you mentioned would be the universal mounting bracket part #BDW20291 which is larger than the mount you mentioned. Then for hardware we have the part #BDW20297 which…

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Answer 5

I do have an option for you but the Bulldog Winch Universal Mounting Plate for Truck and Trailer Winches part #BDW20291 is designed more for open flat deck trailers, it may work for you but will probably require some drilling. The Bulldog Winch…

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Answer 6

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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