Digger Universal ATV & Snowmobile Trailer REAR Hitch
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Description
Universal Snowmobile Tow Hitch for Ice Sleds & Portable Fish Houses
The Digger D-20 Universal Rear Hitch is a lightweight aluminum snowmobile hitch designed to create an additional towing point for compatible ice sleds, portable fish houses, and other recreational ice-fishing pull-behinds.
Use it as a snowmobile tow hitch on a suitable rear bumper, install it on a compatible rear ATV lift bar, or mount it to the back of an ice sled when you need another connection point for additional gear.
For anglers searching for a snowmobile trailer hitch or snowmobile sled hitch, the Digger D-20 provides an ice-fishing-specific towing connection rather than a conventional highway trailer receiver.
The hitch is fabricated from high-strength alloy aluminum and includes a pivot coupler that allows movement between the towing connection and sled as the equipment travels over snow and uneven frozen-lake terrain.
Quick-release hardware helps make the hitch easier to remove when towing is finished or the equipment is being transported and stored.
Add a Rear Tow Point to Your Snowmobile or Ice Sled
A Snowmobile Trailer Hitch Designed for Sleds, Not Highway Trailers
Ice anglers often search for snowmobile hitches or snowmobile tow hitches when they need to pull a cargo sled, portable shelter, or additional fishing equipment.
The Digger D-20 is designed specifically around that style of recreational winter towing. It can be mounted to the rear bumper of most compatible snowmobiles or to an appropriate sled or fish-house mounting location.
Unlike a conventional automotive receiver or ball-style trailer hitch, this system uses an ice-sled towing connection with a pivot coupler designed to articulate as the machine and pull-behind travel across snow and ice.
Snowmobile Hitch
Digger specifies the D-20 for mounting to the rear bumper of most compatible snowmobiles.
Ice Sled Hitch
Install the rear hitch on a compatible ice sled to create an additional towing point behind your first sled.
ATV Use
The Weeders Digest configuration can also mount to a suitable rear ATV lift bar or attachment structure.
Extra Gear Capacity
Useful when your first sled is already carrying a shelter, heater, auger, electronics, and other ice-fishing equipment.
Browse more ATV accessories and ice fishing equipment from Weeders Digest.
Features
Digger Snowmobile Tow Hitch Features
High-Strength Alloy Aluminum
The hitch is fabricated from high-strength aluminum for a lightweight, durable ice-fishing towing connection.
Pivot Coupler
The pivoting connection allows relative movement between the snowmobile and sled when traveling across uneven terrain.
Quick-Release Pins
Quick-release hardware helps simplify removal when the snowmobile hitch is no longer needed.
Mounting Hardware Included
The current Weeders Digest configuration includes mounting hardware for the Digger rear hitch.
Ice Sled Compatible
The D-20 can be installed on compatible ice sleds and portable fish-house setups.
Snowmobile Compatible
Digger describes this snowmobile tow hitch as mounting to the rear bumper on most snowmobiles.
What It Fits
Snowmobile Hitch, ATV Hitch & Ice Sled Compatibility
The Digger D-20 is designed for a broad range of recreational winter towing setups, but actual compatibility depends on the specific mounting point and equipment structure.
| Application | Fit Guidance |
|---|---|
| Snowmobile | Digger states that this snowmobile hitch mounts to the rear bumper on most snowmobiles. Verify bumper design, strength, clearance, and hardware access. |
| Ice Sled | Designed for compatible ice sleds with a suitable rear mounting surface. |
| Portable Ice House | Digger lists portable ice houses among the intended applications when the shelter base provides an appropriate mounting location. |
| ATV | Weeders Digest describes mounting to a suitable rear ATV lift bar or attachment point. |
| Ski-Doo Snowmobile | Potential fit depends on the specific Ski-Doo model, rear bumper, mounting dimensions, structure, and clearance. Universal Ski-Doo compatibility is not guaranteed. |
| UTV | No universal UTV fit claim is published. Confirm the specific mounting location before ordering. |
| Highway Trailer | No. This is not a conventional automotive or highway snowmobile trailer hitch. |
How It Works
How the Snowmobile Sled Hitch Works
- The rear hitch mounts to the towing setup.
Attach the D-20 to a compatible snowmobile bumper, ice sled, portable fish house, or suitable ATV structure. - The hitch creates another tow point.
The rearward connection provides an attachment point for a compatible sled or shelter tow bar. - The pull-behind connects to the hitch.
Attach the compatible front hitch from the sled or portable fish house being pulled. - The pivot coupler allows articulation.
The connection can move as the snowmobile and sled travel across changing terrain. - Quick-release hardware simplifies removal.
The rear hitch can be disconnected when it is not needed.
Hitch Types
Snowmobile Hitch vs. Receiver Hitch vs. J-Hook Hitch
Snowmobile towing hardware is described using several different search terms, but the products are not necessarily interchangeable.
| Hitch Type | Description | Digger D-20? |
|---|---|---|
| Snowmobile Tow Hitch | General term for a hitch used to tow a sled or similar pull-behind with a snowmobile | Yes |
| Snowmobile Sled Hitch | Rear towing connection for pulling compatible ice or cargo sleds | Yes |
| Snowmobile Trailer Hitch | Common search phrase for snowmobile towing hardware; can also refer to other hitch designs | Yes for recreational sled towing, not highway trailer use |
| Snowmobile Receiver Hitch | Receiver-style hitch designed to accept a removable square hitch insert | No, the D-20 is not described as a conventional receiver hitch |
| Snowmobile J Hook Hitch | J-shaped towing connection used on some sled or snowmobile systems | No verified claim that the D-20 is a J-hook design |
Pivot Coupler
Why the Pivot Coupler Matters on a Snowmobile Tow Hitch
Snowmobiles and sleds rarely remain on perfectly level terrain. Packed trails, snow drifts, lake approaches, frozen ruts, and uneven ice can continually change the angle between the towing machine and pull-behind.
The Digger D-20 uses a pivot coupler so the towing connection can articulate rather than forcing the machine and sled to remain at one rigid angle.
Uneven Snow
Allows movement as the snowmobile and sled travel over changing snow depth and packed tracks.
Frozen Lake Terrain
Provides articulation across normal variations in ice and snow surfaces.
Shore Approaches
Helps the towing system accommodate normal changes in angle between land access areas and lake ice.
Less Rigid Connection
The pivot design allows movement between connected pieces instead of creating one fixed towing angle.
Installation
Installing the Digger Snowmobile Trailer Hitch
Exact installation varies depending on whether the hitch is mounted to a snowmobile bumper, ice sled, portable fish house, or compatible ATV structure.
- Choose a structurally suitable mounting point.
The surface must be capable of handling the towing forces created by the intended pull-behind. - Center the hitch.
Align the snowmobile tow hitch with the direction of travel. - Check clearance.
Verify that the hitch and connected sled can articulate without contacting the track, tunnel, bumper, bodywork, suspension, cargo, or other hardware. - Install the supplied mounting hardware.
Secure the hitch according to the requirements of the mounting surface. - Check the pivot coupler.
Confirm that the connection moves freely without binding. - Check all quick-release pins.
Verify that each pin and retainer is fully engaged. - Test at low speed.
Begin with an unloaded or lightly loaded sled and inspect the installation before regular use.
Ski-Doo Fit
Ski-Doo Sled Hitch & Trailer Hitch Compatibility
Customers searching for a Ski Doo sled hitch or Ski Doo trailer hitch may consider the Digger D-20 when their machine has a suitable rear bumper or mounting location.
However, Ski-Doo snowmobiles vary widely by model, year, rear bumper design, tunnel configuration, and factory accessory system. The Digger D-20 should not be described as guaranteed to fit every Ski-Doo.
Check Rear Bumper Design
Confirm that your Ski-Doo has a suitable rear structure for the Digger mounting hardware.
Check Clearance
Make sure the hitch will not interfere with the track, tunnel, suspension, flap, cargo system, or factory accessories.
Check Towing Limits
Follow the specific Ski-Doo model's published towing and cargo limitations.
Confirm Before Drilling
Measure and inspect the mounting area before making permanent modifications.
Towing Setups
Common Snowmobile Hitch & Ice Sled Towing Setups
Snowmobile → Ice Sled
Mount the Digger snowmobile hitch to a suitable rear bumper and connect a compatible sled tow assembly.
Snowmobile → Portable Fish House
Use the snowmobile tow hitch with a compatible portable shelter equipped with the proper front tow assembly.
ATV → Cargo Sled
Mount to a suitable rear ATV lift bar or compatible structural attachment location.
Ice Sled → Second Sled
Add the rear hitch to the first compatible sled to create another tow point for additional gear.
Front vs. Rear Hitch
Digger Front Hitch vs. Rear Snowmobile Sled Hitch
| Product | Where It Mounts | Primary Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Digger D-20 Universal Rear Hitch | Rear of compatible ice sled, portable ice house, snowmobile bumper, or suitable ATV attachment point | Creates a rear tow point for another compatible pull-behind |
| Digger Universal Front Hitch | Front of compatible ice sled or portable fish house | Connects the sled being pulled to the towing snowmobile, ATV, or rear hitch ahead of it |
What's Included
What's Included With the Digger Snowmobile Hitch
Rear Hitch Assembly
One Digger D-20 Universal Rear Hitch assembly.
Pivot Coupler
The pivoting connection used to accommodate movement during towing.
Mounting Hardware
The current Weeders Digest product information states that mounting hardware is supplied.
Quick-Release Pins
Quick-release hardware helps make hitch removal and storage easier.
Towing Safety
Snowmobile Tow Hitch Safety
Follow Machine Tow Limits
Stay within the snowmobile or ATV manufacturer's towing and cargo limitations.
Inspect Every Hitch Point
Check the rear hitch, front sled hitch, pins, hardware, bumpers, and sled attachment locations before moving.
Reduce Speed
Pull-behind sleds affect acceleration, stopping distance, turning, and handling.
Consider Train Length
Multiple sleds create a longer towing setup that follows a wider path through turns.
Secure Cargo
Keep heavy equipment properly positioned so shifting weight does not destabilize the sled.
Evaluate Ice Conditions
The combined weight of the snowmobile, riders, sleds, shelter, and equipment must be considered before traveling on frozen water.
Specifications
Digger D-20 Snowmobile Tow Hitch Specifications
| Product | Digger Universal Rear Hitch |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Model | D-20 |
| Weeders Digest MPN | ATV-Hitch-Rear |
| Manufacturer | Digger Anchor |
| Product Type | Snowmobile tow hitch / ice sled rear towing hitch |
| Construction | High-strength alloy aluminum |
| Coupler | Pivot coupler |
| Quick-Release Hardware | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware | Included according to current Weeders Digest information |
| Snowmobile Compatibility | Digger states rear-bumper mounting on most compatible snowmobiles |
| Ice Sled Compatibility | Designed for compatible ice sleds |
| Portable Fish House Compatibility | Yes, when a suitable mounting location is available |
| ATV Compatibility | Weeders Digest lists mounting to a suitable rear ATV lift bar |
| Ski-Doo Compatibility | Model-specific fit must be confirmed; universal Ski-Doo compatibility is not guaranteed |
| Receiver-Style Hitch | No |
| J-Hook Hitch | No verified J-hook design claim |
| Ball Hitch | No |
| Highway Trailer Hitch | No |
| Published Tow Capacity | No verified maximum towing weight published |
| Published Tongue Weight | No verified tongue-weight rating published |
| Published Maximum Sled Count | No verified maximum number of pull-behinds published |
Care & Inspection
Snowmobile Hitch Care & Inspection
Inspect Mounting Hardware
Check bolts, nuts, pins, retainers, and mounting points before towing.
Check the Aluminum Body
Inspect the hitch for bending, cracking, impact damage, or unusual wear.
Inspect the Pivot
Make sure the pivoting connection moves as intended and is not severely worn or damaged.
Inspect Mounting Areas
Check the snowmobile bumper, sled body, or structural mounting location for cracking, loosening, or deformation.
Check Quick-Release Pins
Make sure pins and retainers fully engage before every towing trip.
Clean After Use
Remove packed snow, ice, road salt, dirt, and debris before storage.
FAQs
Snowmobile Hitch & Digger D-20 FAQs
What is the Digger D-20 snowmobile hitch?
The Digger D-20 is an aluminum rear snowmobile hitch designed to create a towing point for compatible ice sleds, portable fish houses, and other recreational winter pull-behinds.
Is this a snowmobile tow hitch?
Yes. It can be used as a snowmobile tow hitch when installed on a suitable rear bumper and connected to a compatible sled towing assembly.
Is this a snowmobile trailer hitch?
It is commonly described as a snowmobile trailer hitch when pulling ice-fishing sleds and shelters, but it is not a conventional highway trailer hitch or automotive receiver hitch.
What is a snowmobile sled hitch?
A snowmobile sled hitch creates the towing connection used to pull a compatible cargo sled, ice sled, or portable fish house behind a snowmobile.
Are all snowmobile hitches the same?
No. Snowmobile hitches can use different mounting systems, couplers, receiver designs, pins, hooks, and machine-specific hardware. Confirm the hitch style and fit for your particular application.
What should I look for when comparing snowmobile tow hitches?
Compare machine compatibility, mounting location, articulation, connection style, construction, clearance, intended use, and the published towing limitations of the snowmobile and sled.
Is this one of the snowmobile hitch recievers?
If you searched for snowmobile hitch recievers, the usual spelling is "snowmobile hitch receivers." The Digger D-20 is not a conventional square receiver hitch. It is an ice-sled rear hitch with a pivoting coupler.
Is this a snowmobile receiver hitch?
No. The Digger D-20 is not described as a standard square-tube receiver hitch for interchangeable receiver inserts.
Is this a snowmobile J hook hitch?
No verified manufacturer information identifies the D-20 as a snowmobile J hook hitch. It uses its own rear-hitch and pivot-coupler design.
Will this work as a Ski Doo sled hitch?
It may work as a Ski Doo sled hitch when the specific snowmobile has a suitable rear bumper or mounting structure. Fit must be confirmed by Ski-Doo model and year rather than assumed.
Is this a Ski Doo trailer hitch?
Customers searching for a Ski Doo trailer hitch may be looking for this type of sled-towing accessory, but the Digger D-20 is not guaranteed to fit every Ski-Doo model. Confirm bumper design, dimensions, clearance, and towing limits first.
Does it fit every snowmobile?
No. Digger states that it mounts to the rear bumper of most snowmobiles, but rear bumper designs and mounting structures vary by brand, model, and year.
Can I use it on an ice sled?
Yes. Digger lists compatible ice sleds as one of the intended uses for the rear hitch.
Can I use it on a portable fish house?
Yes, when the portable fish-house base or sled has a suitable structural mounting location.
Will it fit an ATV?
The current Weeders Digest product information describes mounting the Digger rear hitch to a suitable rear ATV lift bar or attachment point.
Will it fit a UTV?
No universal UTV compatibility is currently verified. Confirm the exact mounting location before ordering.
What is the hitch made from?
Digger specifies high-strength alloy aluminum construction.
What does the pivot coupler do?
The pivot coupler allows movement between the towing machine and sled as they travel across changing snow and ice terrain.
Does mounting hardware come with it?
Yes. The current Weeders Digest listing states that mounting hardware is included.
Does it include quick-release pins?
Yes. Quick-release hardware is included to make removal and storage easier.
Does it include a front sled hitch?
No. This product is the rear hitch assembly. The sled being pulled still needs its own compatible front towing connection.
Can I tow a second sled behind my first sled?
Yes, when the first sled can safely accept the Digger rear hitch and the second sled has a compatible front towing assembly.
Can I connect multiple sleds together?
The Digger rear hitch can create an additional connection point for another pull-behind. However, there is no verified maximum sled count, so the safe setup is governed by every snowmobile hitch, sled, tow bar, mounting point, cargo load, and terrain condition involved.
What is the towing capacity?
No verified maximum towing-weight rating is currently published for the Digger D-20. Follow the towing limits of the snowmobile or ATV and every component in the towing system.
What is the tongue-weight rating?
No verified tongue-weight rating is currently published for the Digger D-20.
Can I use this for highway trailer towing?
No. This snowmobile trailer hitch is intended for recreational ice-sled and portable fish-house towing, not highway trailer use.
Can the hitch be removed after installation?
Yes. The quick-release hardware is intended to make removal and storage easier.
Will it work on rough ice?
The pivoting coupler allows articulation across changing terrain, but it does not make extreme or unsafe ice conditions suitable for towing. Reduce speed and avoid obstacles or terrain that exceeds the capabilities of the complete towing setup.
Where can I get help checking snowmobile compatibility?
Contact Weeders Digest Product Support at 877-224-4899 with your snowmobile brand, model, year, bumper configuration, and intended sled setup.
Videos
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