Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist

[Asshat]

Would like to get some opinions; thinking about getting a bolt-on hitch for the bumper on my 63. I just need to tow an engine hoist to the house so I can install the 460 in the Ranchero.

You guys think this is acceptable or should I just spring for an under bed hitch?

[SkinnyG]

In these parts a bumper hitch can tow 2000lbs with no more than 200lbs tongue weight (edit: might be 150lbs, IIRC).

I can't picture an engine hoist that needs to be towed - what's it look like? Mine fits in the pickup bed; it folds up, even.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

In these parts a bumper hitch can tow 2000lbs with no more than 200lbs tongue weight.

I can't picture an engine hoist that needs to be towed - what's it look like? Mine fits in the pickup bed; it folds up, even.

Here’s one…

[SkinnyG]

Wow. I have never seen one of those. Interesting!

[MT65]

My biggest fear would be who packed the wheel bearings and when…😳😳😳😳😳😳…..those little suckers would be going 100 mph with that short tire…

[61hawk]

Wouldn't it be easier to break down the engine hoist and put it in the bed? A friend brought his down to my house a few months ago, he put it inside his Hyundai.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Just because it is tow able, doesn't mean you have to tow it. I am sure that will fit inside the bed of the truck.

[61hawk]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Just because it is tow able, doesn't mean you have to tow it. I am sure that will fit inside the bed of the truck.

Next you're going to tell us that we can't tow it with an engine attached to it.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by 61hawk

Next you're going to tell us that we can't tow it with an engine attached to it.

Sure you can. It might sway around a bit.

[MikeN]

I used those tow-able engine hoists many times back in the day. Places rented them out cheap, and they work great. And yes, a simple 2" ball mounted to your bumper is sufficient to pull it.