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Loading 2N on trailer with brush hog

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Larry,Mo.

05-25-2002 09:00:22

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I want to trailer my 2N with brush hog attached. After putting jacks under the trailer, what are the potential hazard of the tractor flipping over when I start up the rams? As you can tell, I am worrying about the weight of the brush hog swinging on the back end. Thanks for your imput.

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Larry,Mo., Thanks for the help

05-25-2002 13:00:13

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Re: Loading 2N on trailer with brush hog in reply to Larry,Mo., 05-25-2002 09:00:22

Safety comes first

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Chuck (WI)

05-25-2002 12:34:42

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Re: Loading 2N on trailer with brush hog in reply to Larry,Mo., 05-25-2002 09:00:22

I too have a 2N and a 5ft brush hog. I back on to the trailer - and it feels pretty safe. Like people said, make sure that you have the hitch secured down. My 1st hitch was got bent pretty good.

My utility trailer has about an 18" high tubular rail running around it - I lift the brush hog up and rest it on the rail at the front of the trailer. Rubs the paint off the trailer, but it allows me to get the tractor over the trailer wheels.

good luck

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Al English

05-25-2002 10:07:07

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Re: Loading 2N on trailer with brush hog in reply to Larry,Mo., 05-25-2002 09:00:22

Hi Larry,

Your concerns are justified. Loading my 641 with the mower on is scary. I'm guessing it would be worse with the same mower on an N. While a lighter mower would be better than a heavier one, I don't think it would make enough difference to make everything ok.

On one occasion the engine was cold and temperamental and the clutch a little touchier than normal. I did a wheelstand from about 1/3 of the way up the ramps and onto the trailer. The bystanders were impressed and I acted like it was no big deal. But the truth is I don't plan on doing it again. Another time I was backing off of slippery, snow covered, trailer and ramps. There was so little weight on the front wheels that I was unable to steer, the tractor began turning sideways, and I almost lost it. One day my neighbor embarrassed me by pointing out the obvious, and asked me why I didn't back onto the trailer. If your trailer will allow, backing on is the plan. Otherwise be VERY careful. If you must pull on, I have found it's better to just go for it rather than being cautious and inching along. Good luck...Al English

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Dell (WA)

05-25-2002 09:23:34

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Re: Loading 2N on trailer with brush hog in reply to Larry,Mo., 05-25-2002 09:00:22

Larry..... ....jacks are good start. lift your 'hog high as it'll go. I widened out my front axle 1 set of bolt holes, made the front wheels centered with the rear wheels. Make certain your trailer hitch is secure and won't lift off the hauler, wrappa strapp or chain around hitch. Some back on the trailer, I don't because I want the tractor rear wheels over the trailer axles and if the trailer is too short, you can let the 'hog hang over end, hard to do the otherway around. (picture front wheels hanging off end of trailer). Make certain you have sufficent tongue weight. Eazy check, rear bumper squatts about 2 inches from empty height. Streach you tractor fore/aft with binders so it don't move. Then over the tranny holddown chain so tractor doesn't bounce off trailer. Allow plenty of space for slowing down and stopping..... ...Probably lotta other stuff to think about, letts be safe out there..... .Dell

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