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Bert 1947 2N

11-14-2002 13:40:44

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Yes, I know about drawbar locks and swinging drawbar assemblies (Don B has 'em), but I'm cheap/frugal.

So I did this.

I put a ball hitch in the middle hole of my 11 hole drawbar. I hitched my 4X8 trailer to the ball To keep the drawbar from rotating I took the double nuckle toplink thingy (what's that called?) and put it on the draw bar with a 1/2" pillar pin and a linchpin.

I disengaged the lift/pto.

Everything's level.
It seems to be stable, with no undue strain on any parts.

IS IT SAFE ?

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Evil Steve

11-15-2002 07:50:07

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

I use the same set-up, but with a "drawbar lock" ($20 at FNH) to keep the drawbar from rotating.

I move my 20" bayboat and a utility trailer with building materials in it with my tractor. No problems as long as you don't overload the drawbar. Don't want her rollin' over on ya.

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gene n ky

11-15-2002 04:03:21

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

won't the hitch rear up when backing up, or if you have more weight at the back of the trailor. gene

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Salmoneye

11-15-2002 04:08:25

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Re: Re: Is this safe? in reply to gene n ky, 11-15-2002 04:03:21

If I understood his description correctly, the 11-hole drawbar can not rise or fall because the toplink is securing it...

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Dave OH

11-14-2002 23:27:22

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

I really beleive in safety chains, just in case.
Dave OH

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DON TX

11-14-2002 17:24:23

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

What's a 1/2" pillar pin? Got a pic?
DON TX

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DON TX

11-14-2002 17:19:21

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

What's a 1/2" pillar pin? Got a pic?
DON TX

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Salmoneye

11-14-2002 16:59:35

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

Dunno...but my guess is pretty safe as long as you do not overload that trailer behind the rear wheels, push in the clutch on a steep hill, and have a flat in the front all at the same time...

I admire the ingenuity and doubt not that if a 1950's poor dirt farmer had thought of it, they would have done it too...

BG of course put it way more succintly...

;-)

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Only.............bg

11-14-2002 13:58:14

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Re: Is this safe? in reply to Bert 1947 2N, 11-14-2002 13:40:44

...as safe as the nut that holds the wheel. ;^)

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