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Pulling a Trailor

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RHS

06-18-2003 11:47:09




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I have a TO-35. I want to pull a trailor. What do I need? I think I need a "drawbar" - the heavy metal bar that attaches to the lift arms, that has holes in it to mount a ball. Also, I think I'll need the 2 long "stabalizer"?? bars that attach to the lift arms and the top hitch, to keep the lift arms from lifting. Is this correct?

A concern I have is with the drawbar and ball. With the trailor attached to the ball, when I pull or back up, the drawbar will rotate such that ball is not straight up - the ball is going to try to rotate out of the trailer hitch. Is this a problem?

Thanks for your advise.

RHS

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David

06-24-2003 13:25:38




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
Four holes under axle are intended for drawbar and I have never heard of tractors breaking from reasonable use of them. You can also bolt a hook under there too for use with the pick-up hitch. There are a variety of drawbar designs that go under axle. Only real issue with bolting under axle is that bolts need to be kept tight otherwise they move about and will wear threads and also can break or come out. If they're broken in they can often be extracted ok as they are quite big and are often slack. One of the few jobs when I have found "stud extractors" to work!

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RHS

06-23-2003 05:08:05




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
Thanks to all of you for your help. Looks like I have 2 options, drawbar on lift arms or under the axle. I feel much better now with the advice you've provided.

thanks again,
RHS



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jeff

06-21-2003 16:33:33




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
I use the drawbar lock that was mentioned in some of the comments,it keeps the drawbar from spinning like you mentioned,i think i paid $20.00 for it,make sure you disengage the hydraulics for the 3 point hitch or you will snap the stay staps. if the hydraulics are engaged the 3 point hitch could lift and the straps could snap in half,i know it happened to me a couple times.



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Scott

06-19-2003 07:19:32




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
Hi
I have some extra factory drawbars that fit under the rear end using four 5/8 bolts to mount.If you look under the rearend of your tractor you will see these holes.These do not interfear with the use of the three piont arms when in place. They fit the 20,30,35,40,50,65,135,150 massey ferguson and ferguson. This is complete bracket and drawbar 125.00 plus shipping this is heavy where are you located? I am traveling in the next few weeks to Iowa, Kentucky and Ohio from Wis.

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Barry Reid, Stirling, Ont

06-20-2003 06:08:10




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 Re: Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to Scott, 06-19-2003 07:19:32  
Morning Scott

I was of the opinion that the Fergusons did not have the strength to bolt on a draw bar under the tractor as you indicate. I did have a look and see these holes. Is that what these are for? I would very much like to put a draw bar under my tractor , but would like to know if the old girl is up to the task. I was told that If I wanted to keep the back of my tractor in-tact I should look at other alternatives ie, anti sway bars. I wouild like to know what others think, and where I might get one of these draw bars. thanks

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Jim W

06-20-2003 18:37:02




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 Re: Re: Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to Barry Reid, Stirling, Ont, 06-20-2003 06:08:10  
Hi Barry,
On one TEA (the one that I got most recently) the 4 bolts are missing, and two of the bolt holes are damaged as if the bolts had been ripped out. The others all have their bolts, that may never have been used by the looks of them.
So since thay are original I would say they must have expected them to be used, yet, it looks like you can't overdo it. (The guy who owned this one before me was a logger so that could explain it.)
And I do think some kind of drawbar was an original Ferguson designed accessory, but will have to watch the videos again to check.
Jim W

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Jim W

06-19-2003 13:33:15




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 Re: Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to Scott, 06-19-2003 07:19:32  
Do you have any pictures of this?
Thanks,
Jim W



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Phil (VA)

06-19-2003 06:54:04




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
I think Randy is right. Get the kind that hooks under the axle. The whole assembly is available.



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marlowe

06-18-2003 17:45:33




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
one more thing MAKE sure your you do not by mistake try to lift your 3pt. when you have the top stave bar in place or you will have two bent top bars



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Randy

06-18-2003 17:20:15




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
I use a pull bar mounted under the axle with a ball on it, not the lift arms. Keep the hitching point below the axle so the tractor won't lift the front wheels.



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John, IN

06-18-2003 16:50:44




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
What you are looking is called a drawbar lock. The site below will show you a pic of one and you can search out drawbar locks.

http://www.speeco.com/asp/display.asp?view=top&category=Drawbar+Lock



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Clint

06-18-2003 16:34:06




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
As far as putting stabilizer bars on that is helpful, and in order to keep the drawbar from rotating there is a device that is sold at TSC stores that slides up onto the lift arm and holds the drawbar into place, as far as I know there is nothing that you need to do with the top link the drawbar is a two-point hook-up, hope it helps



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john(UK)

06-18-2003 17:05:09




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 Re: Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to Clint, 06-18-2003 16:34:06  
What RHS means by stabiliser bars isn't the right description, they are called Drawbar support stays. One goes on the drawbar and the other goes on the top link connection and there are two of them, they are adjustable and hold the drawbar at the height you want and doesn't involve any hyraulics at all. you just fasten the control lever down at the bottom of the quadrant.



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john(UK)

06-18-2003 16:30:21




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 Re: Pulling a Trailor in reply to RHS, 06-18-2003 11:47:09  
go to this site and you can see some parts that were made by this company to do just the job you are talking about. you could possibly make something up easily, or buy some from these people.
http://www.holland-brand.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?search=yes



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