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Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa
Towing isn't a problem. Stopping or turning can be a serious problem.  |
+1
This and it isnt usually a gradually applied load that will break a bolt (or worse the cast case) it is the shock load of hitting a bump...think of striking a chisel. I am a little surpised how many of you guys are using hitch setups that put so much leverage on the tractor. the ball should be as close to the rearend as possible, and a safe bet is if you cant lift the traler on/off the ball yourself, it is too much weight on the rearend. Of course you CAN sit 1000 lbs on the rearend and it will move it, but it is not good for the axletubes, where the casing (especially where the bolts are threaded in), or the bearings. It just isnt a good idea to make a habit of it, especially if it is not on smooth level ground.