I will pick up my 2015 Rancher 420 4×4 ES next week. Mine does NOT have the IRS. One of the tasks I have in mind for it is moving an 800 lb motorcycle/atv/lawn tractor around the back yard. I won’t have much in the way of hills, so I am not worried about stopping, and I also understand the Rancher is fine with that weight.

My question is the stock hitch on the Rancher. I can easily just add a ball of the appropriate size. I am a little concerned that the ball height is pretty low compared to my truck, but I figure for just moving the trailer 50 feet or so it will not be an issue. I do wonder, however, about the aftermarket receiver hitches I see on eBay and else where. Like this one. What is the purpose of those, other than allowing me to use a hitch that’s higher or lower than the stock one? And of course be able to slide in a regular 2 inch hitch? Just curious.

Thanks!