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Super Steve 07-02-2012 20:04:32 209.239.18.44 Report to Moderator	does anyone have a hitch on the front of there trike to tow it behind an implement? farming alone these days i dont always have a ride when i need it but cant afford a 4wheeler. i searched the web but cant find any pics of a hitch setup or even if its doable [Reply]   [No Email]
RN 07-03-2012 10:50:14 184.60.4.1 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to Super Steve, 07-02-2012 20:04:32   Specify the 3 wheeler. Others note the Honda warning about transmission damage possible from lack of lube. I know of a old Harley golf cart trike with tow bar on it and no problem tow since the CVT/belt drive is loose with engine off- no turning, no damage. Cushman rig can be push started, implies tranny permanent connect to drive wheels so wouldn"t advise it with that golf cart variation with 3 speed tranny. Maker of trike says don"t tow, then I"d probably not tow it until reason is known and possible alternat method figured out- old Harley servicar/police trikes had use as comeback from delivery of large vehicle and the factory had tow bar hitch for front end, shift catch to stay in neutral. Chain drive to transmission and output drive shaft would stir the oil in transmission. Finding a discontinued about 1980 Harley trike is easy- first get $10,000.00 in hand--- but you said you couldn"t afford new 4 wheeler so maybe better look for old Golf Cart trike for $500.00 that needs rings and belt.You"d have a 2 bushel basket hauling capacity also. Minor tease- but a lot of the old trike golf carts are used for field transport and back to home- in a few states the are road legal as a "Moped or similar" class since as 3 wheels they get put into "Motorcycle" legal vehicle class and allowed on city streets,side roads- and legal for cities to use for meter maids and police, the law allows the rest of public same loophole for use- think Illinois "truckster" definition that lets Police use trikes without "motorcycle" drivers license endorsement or wear DOT helmets- the law doesn"t exempt the police from motorcycle laws,but a "truckster is not a pasenger carrying motorcycle- it is by definition a "light commercial vehicle" and operator/driver is therefore not riding a motorcycle requiring a motorcycle license(which most Chicago police officer trike riders didn"t have) or equipment. [Reply]  [No Email]
PJH 07-02-2012 21:28:19 50.40.236.241 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to Super Steve, 07-02-2012 20:04:32   Steve - there's a couple of guys on here that tow their three wheelers. I was gonna make a little tow bar for mine, but I noticed that they discourage towing them in the owners manual. Here's a copy of the warning, under the second "caution". Use your own judgement. . . I copied these two pics to my hard drive. Hope the owner (Delta Red?) doesn't mind me posting them. Paul [Reply]  [No Email]
DeltaRed 07-06-2012 13:19:15 67.6.240.195 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to PJH, 07-02-2012 21:28:19   No,I dont mind...I have towed this thing('83 ATC200 chain drive)for probably 100s of miles,at distances of up to 10 miles for probably 15 yaers.The engine is not running during towing.Before the 200,I towed a ATC110.Never had a problem. [Reply]  [No Email]
GordoSD 07-03-2012 12:14:21 64.33.250.162 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to PJH, 07-02-2012 21:28:19   Sounds like all you gatta do is start the engine and let it idle while you tow it. [Reply]  [No Email]
sflem849 07-03-2012 13:36:01 69.197.84.39 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to GordoSD, 07-03-2012 12:14:21   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Works on Farmalls. [Reply]  [No Email]
dave2 07-03-2012 12:23:04 139.139.35.69 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to GordoSD, 07-03-2012 12:14:21   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see sometimes the simplest thing (solution) goes right over the head :roll: I have the same warning on my quad... Thanks... [Reply]  [No Email]
Retired Farmer 07-02-2012 20:48:38 207.200.116.12 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to Super Steve, 07-02-2012 20:04:32   I put trailer hitch balls on my equipment and put my four wheeler on a snowmobile trailer and took with me. [Reply]  [No Email]
dave2 07-02-2012 20:44:45 139.139.35.69 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to Super Steve, 07-02-2012 20:04:32   Go up on tractor talk and ask... I think Delta Red does that.... [Reply]  [No Email]
DeltaRed 07-06-2012 13:23:30 67.6.240.195 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to dave2, 07-02-2012 20:44:45   Allen in Neb. alss tows a 3 wheeler. [Reply]  [No Email]
504 07-03-2012 18:36:56 64.111.61.44 Report to Moderator	Re: towing a 3 wheeler in reply to dave2, 07-02-2012 20:44:45   Just let it idle while you tow it. [Reply]  [No Email]