In one embodiment, a hitch system, comprising: an upper support structure comprising a first pivot mount at one end of the upper support structure and a second pivot mount at the other end of the upper support structure a lower structural assembly comprising a base having a third pivot mount at one end of the base and a fourth pivot mount at the other end of the base, the lower structural assembly further comprising first and second lift arms pivotably connected respectively to the third and fourth pivot mounts and first and second actuators each comprising a retractable member and independently operable, the first actuator pivotably connected at one end of the first actuator to the first pivot mount and pivotably connected at the other end of the first actuator to the first lift arm, the second actuator pivotably connected at one end of the second actuator to the second pivot mount and pivotably connected at the other end of the second actuator to the second lift arm.
