What HitchDoc does

HitchDoc is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer headquartered in Jackson, Minnesota, with a secondary production facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1990 by Brad Mohns as a motorcycle hitch fabricator operating out of a Round Lake, MN farm shop, the company has evolved into a two-division industrial manufacturer operating across approximately 190,000 square feet of production space and employing around 150 people. Its operations comprise contract-manufacturing services for OEMs — including flat laser cutting (positioning speeds reaching 12,000 IPM and a 600,000-lb storage retrieval system), tube laser cutting, flame/plasma cutting, robotic and manual welding, CNC machining, forming, part finishing, powder-coat painting, assembly, and prototyping/engineering — alongside a proprietary branded product portfolio covering powersports, agriculture, and construction attachments.

The company's branded products span motorcycle trailer hitches fitting over 120 models from Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Victory, Indian, and Triumph; skid-steer attachments including the Dual Dozer compact grading system (compatible with Trimble, TopCon, and Leica GPS/laser systems), a patent-pending Push-Off Bucket with a hydraulically powered extractor enabling under-2-second dumps, SnowBlowers, Sandpiper Spreader, and Skid Steer Blades; agricultural equipment including Travis Seed Carts (acquired 2009), B & H Manufacturing field cultivators and strip-till ridge-till units (acquired December 2025), Stud King Header Trailers, Fuel Transportation products, and the DirtMaster towable backhoe.

HitchDoc distributes branded products through a network of approximately 496 authorized dealers across the United States and into Canada, spanning agricultural, construction, industrial, municipal, recreation, snow management, and powersports channels. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce is operated through hitchdocoutdoors.com for motorcycle hitches and ATV/UTV accessories, while contract-manufacturing services are sold directly to OEM customers. The business is entirely bootstrapped and family-owned — Brad and Linda Mohns and their children Chad, Stacy, and Tasha are involved in operations — with no disclosed external investors, private equity, or venture capital funding.

Name

HitchDoc

Legal name

HitchDoc

Website

https://hitchdoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HitchDoc is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer in Jackson, MN providing contract manufacturing services for OEMs and a proprietary branded product portfolio of motorcycle hitches, skid steer attachments, and agricultural equipment distributed through 496 US and Canadian dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Steel Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Truck Trailers (3715), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH), Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks) (AFAAAAAC), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Contract steel manufacturing
• Skid steer attachments
• Motorcycle trailer hitches
• Agricultural equipment manufacturing
• Laser cutting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufactured Consumer Products: Sale of manufactured products including motorcycle hitches, skid steer attachments (Dual Dozer, SnowBlowers, Sandpiper Spreader, Push-Off Bucket, Skid Steer Blades), agricultural equipment (Travis Seed Carts, B & H cultivators), fuel transportation equipment, DirtMaster towable backhoes, and Stud King header trailers. Products sold through dealer network and direct e-commerce.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: ISO certified contract manufacturing services including flat laser cutting, flame/plasma cutting, tube laser cutting, welding, machining, forming, part finishing, painting, assembly, stocking, and prototyping/engineering for OEM customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HitchDoc is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified contract manufacturer that produces steel products for the agriculture, construction, and powersports industries. The company operates two business lines: (1) its own manufactured product portfolio including motorcycle trailer hitches, skid steer attachments (Dual Dozer grading system, SnowBlowers, Sandpiper Spreader, Push-Off Bucket, Skid Steer Blades), agricultural equipment (Travis Seed Carts, B & H cultivators, Stud King header trailers, fuel transportation), and specialty tools (DirtMaster towable backhoe); and (2) contract manufacturing services such as flat laser cutting, tube laser cutting, flame/plasma cutting, robotic welding, CNC machining, forming, part finishing, powder coat painting, assembly, and prototyping/engineering for OEM customers.

Product overview

HitchDoc is a family-owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer offering two distinct portfolios: manufactured products and contract manufacturing services. The manufactured products include motorcycle hitches (their original product line), heavy equipment attachments (Dual Dozer grading system, Sandpiper Spreader, Push-Off Bucket, Skid Steer Blades, SnowBlowers), agricultural equipment (Travis Seed Carts, Fuel Transportation products, B&H Manufacturing cultivators and strip-till units), and specialty trailers (Stud King Header Trailers, DirtMaster Towable Backhoe). The contract manufacturing division provides comprehensive fabrication services including laser cutting, welding, machining, forming, painting, and assembly for other OEMs. The company operates facilities in Jackson, MN (headquarters, 190,000 sq ft) and Sioux Falls, SD, with approximately 150 employees serving over 10 industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Motorcycle Hitches: Premium motorcycle trailer hitches with chrome and powder-coat finishes, fit for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Victory, Indian, and Triumph motorcycles.
• Dual Dozer
• Sandpiper Spreader
• SnowBlowers
• Fuel Transportation
• Travis Seed Cart
• B & H Manufacturing
• Stud King Header Trailers
• Push-Off Bucket
• Skid Steer Blades
• DirtMaster Towable Backhoe

Products and services

• Motorcycle Hitches Premium trailer hitches for motorcycles, designed and fabricated with American steel in standard and vertical receiver styles, fitting over 120 motorcycle models across Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Victory, Indian, and Triumph. Available through authorized dealers and direct e-commerce at hitchdocoutdoors.com.
• Dual Dozer
• Sandpiper Spreader Self-loading skid steer attachment for spreading sand, salt, seed, fertilizer, and lime, with spread width up to 30 feet, steel agitator, and adjustable gates.
• SnowBlowers Hydraulic snow blowers designed in Minnesota for skid steers, tractors, and wheel loaders, featuring tiger teeth auger flightings and quick-tach mounting systems for harsh winter conditions.
• Fuel Transportation Fuel trailers and fuel pods for transporting fuel to fields, tracks, courses, or job sites, with features such as removable tanks, durable 10-gauge steel construction, and locking storage compartments.
• Travis Seed Cart Seed box (center flow) and bulk style seed tenders with bumper pull, gooseneck, and skid tow options, wireless remote control for hydraulic functions, and optional Intercomp scale systems (auto shutoff, standard, scale ready, or no scale).
• B & H Manufacturing Field Cultivators and Strip-Till Units Agricultural equipment including 9100 and 9600 field cultivators and strip-till ridge till units, plus custom agricultural equipment, built for rugged, reliable performance in real field conditions.
• Stud King Header Trailers Header trailers for safely hauling wider, heavier combine heads with heavy-wall frame construction, premium coil-over front suspension, and adjustable saddles for multiple header brands and sizes.
• Push-Off Bucket Patent-pending ejector bucket for skid steers with a hydraulically powered extractor blade that enables nearly instant material release in under 2 seconds, self-cleaning extractor blade, and the ability to increase dump height by 3 feet and extend dump reach by 4 feet.
• Skid Steer Blades
• DirtMaster Towable Backhoe Compact, towable backhoe that can be attached to ATVs, UTVs, lawn tractors, or vehicles, with an 8.4 HP Honda engine, 78-inch digging depth, and 1,260 lbs operational weight.
• Contract Manufacturing Services ISO 9001:2015 certified contract manufacturing services for OEM customers, including flat laser cutting, tube laser cutting, flame/plasma cutting, robotic and manual welding, CNC machining, forming, part finishing, powder coat painting, assembly, stocking, and prototyping/engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dual Dozer can quickly return initial investment for contractors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major acquisition and core.

• B & H Manufacturingmajor acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Acquired in December 2025, B & H Manufacturing brings proven product line of field cultivators and strip till ridge till units to HitchDoc's portfolio. Known for rugged, reliable agricultural equipment designed to perform season after season in real field conditions.
• Kwik Way Manufacturingmajor acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2016Acquired in 2016, Kwik Way Manufacturing added a secondary production facility in Sioux Falls, SD. The facility is capable of shearing, forming, drilling, sawing, welding, paint line, and assembly operations.
• Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHitchDoc's dealer network consists of 496 dealers across the United States and into Canada. Dealers cover various industries including agricultural, attachments, construction, industrial, municipalities, recreation, snow management, and utility vehicle accessories. Dealers are eligible to add product lines that best fit their territory and needs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobcat Company: Bobcat is the dominant manufacturer of skid steer loaders and offers a comprehensive line of proprietary attachments. As the category-creator and market leader, Bobcat defines the attachment ecosystem within which HitchDoc's aftermarket products compete.
• John Deere (Ag & Construction): John Deere manufactures a broad portfolio of agricultural and construction equipment, including skid steers and proprietary attachments. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in HitchDoc's core ag and construction end markets, with overlapping dealer relationships.

Direct peers

• Stoltzfus Spreaders: Stoltzfus manufactures agricultural and industrial spreaders for lime, fertilizer, and salt applications, including skid steer and tractor-mounted units. Directly comparable to HitchDoc's Sandpiper Spreader product, with overlapping ag and winter management end markets.
• Pequea Machine: Pequea manufactures agricultural equipment including seeders, tillers, hay equipment, and material handling implements. Comparable to HitchDoc's ag portfolio (Travis Seed Carts, B&H cultivators) serving similar row-crop and livestock farmers.
• Paladin Attachments: Paladin is a major manufacturer of skid steer and heavy equipment attachments, including buckets, couplers, and specialty tools. Direct competitor to HitchDoc's Dual Dozer, Push-Off Bucket, SnowBlower, and Skid Steer Blade product lines serving construction and agricultural contractors.
• Land Pride: Land Pride manufactures agricultural and construction attachments including tillers, seeders, rotary cutters, and skid steer implements distributed through a large dealer network. Directly comparable to HitchDoc's ag and skid steer attachment portfolios, with similar GTM model of dealer-driven sales.
• Berlon Industries: Berlon specializes in skid steer and tractor attachments including buckets, forks, and material handling accessories. Direct competitor to HitchDoc's hitch and material handling attachment products with similar dealer-based distribution.
• Worksaver Inc: Worksaver designs and manufactures agricultural, construction, and grounds maintenance attachments for skid steers, tractors, and wheel loaders. Highly comparable product mix to HitchDoc's attachment business serving overlapping dealer channels and end users.
• Westendorf Manufacturing: Westendorf is an Iowa-based manufacturer of skid steer, tractor, and wheel loader attachments including buckets, grapples, and snow equipment. Comparable to HitchDoc in target customer (contractors/ranchers), product category (skid steer attachments), and Midwest manufacturing footprint.

Regional players

• Kioti Tractors: Kioti is a compact tractor and equipment manufacturer with a North American dealer footprint and broad attachment offerings. Compares to HitchDoc's powersports and ag equipment businesses in serving rural and small-acreage customers across similar channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HitchDocUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/HitchDocManu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hitchdoc
• Xx.com/HitchDoc1

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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