Ignite offers new trailer hitch attachment for compact loaders
The loader trailer mover weighs only 26.5 pounds but hauls up to 3,500 pounds for additional flexibility in tight spaces
Moving trailers around crowded job sites often means wasted time, extra tools, and frustrating manoeuvres around expensive equipment. However, the new loader trailer mover from Ignite Attachments gives compact equipment operators an easier way to handle trailers without ever starting up a truck. Designed for skid steers and compact track loaders, the lightweight, highly visible attachment helps construction professionals, landscapers, rental centres, and small-acreage farmers get more done with less hassle.
Weighing just 26.5 pounds, the loader trailer mover is light enough to carry by hand and compact enough to store in a work truck or trailer toolbox. Built from high-strength Grade 50 steel and rated for Class 2 hitch loads up to 3,500 pounds, the attachment is engineered for daily job site use. Its dual 2-inch receiver slots provide flexibility in mounting, allowing operators to customize their setup based on the job site layout.
A more efficient solution
Accidents while backing up represent a significant safety risk and financial burden on job sites. With these risks in mind, finding safer, more efficient trailer-moving solutions is critical for work site productivity and operator well-being.
Rather than backing into a hitch with a truck, the loader trailer mover allows operators to use compact track loaders and skid steers, which can approach a trailer head-on, minimizing the risk of damage, improving visibility, and enhancing job site safety.
Enhanced visibility and safety
The visibility and safety benefits of the loader trailer mover extend beyond the initial hookup. Unlike traditional centre-mounted trailer movers, which often require blind backing or the use of a spotter, Ignite's off-centre design provides better sightlines and operator control. By mounting to either the right or left pad of the skid steer interface, operators can tailor their setup for maximum visibility based on the environment.
During product testing, operators consistently praised the loader trailer mover's visibility advantages. Being able to see the trailer during tight turns and around obstacles dramatically reduced the need for spotters and improved overall job site safety. Operators also noted the ease of switching the mover from one side of the machine to the other when manoeuvring in varied job site layouts.
"At Ignite Attachments, we're all about making hard jobs easier," said Darin Gronwold, product manager at Ignite Attachments. "We're always looking for ways to rethink everyday tasks and find better solutions. The loader trailer mover is a great example of that—it offers a smarter, safer way to move trailers that saves time and eliminates a lot of the headaches operators deal with every day."
"The loader trailer mover lets operators work faster and smarter," said Gronwold. "It reduces downtime, simplifies the process, and lets users make tight maneuvers without needing a spotter or a second machine. It's all about helping customers get more done with less hassle."
