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Re: loading smta on trailer
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Posted by Wardner on May 17, 2004 at 21:38:23 from (4.138.240.8):
In Reply to: loading smta on trailer posted by paul on May 17, 2004 at 18:36:06:
One could argue that the center of gravity gets moved back with wheel weights. Another could argue that wheel weights have zero effect on the weight of the front of the tractor. Both are correct. One thing is clear, however. You will have more tractive ability with the weights. If you are queasy about loading your tractor, that is good. There are alot of accidents every year with tractor owners attempting to load their trailers. I don't think that upending is the problem. It's driving a wheel off the ramp or deck. YOu might want to consider installing side boards on your trailer. The best solution, for those who find it unsetling to load tractors, is to run the tractor in reverse. Idle down and engage the TA. This, incidently, is the only way I can load my SMTA when the bush hog or plows are mounted. Doing it the other way will lift my front wheels and drag the implement in the dirt. If you are still uncomfortable, get a spotter to help you. Eventually you will be able to load a trike tractor with only two narrow ramps. That is done by approaching the trailer at an angle.
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