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Dave T

06-29-2003 16:46:54




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I would like to use my Ford 800 to move a heavy trailer around my yard. What is the safest way to do this? Drawbar, swinging drawbar, etc..
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JMS/MN

06-29-2003 23:29:40




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 Re: Towing with a tractor in reply to Dave T, 06-29-2003 16:46:54  
A swinging drawbar is used on larger field tractors when pulling some tillage equipment, like field cultivators in excess of 20+ feet wide, to make tighter corners. Other than that, keep the drawbar pinned in the center position.



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Pitch

06-29-2003 18:31:49




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 Re: Towing with a tractor in reply to Dave T, 06-29-2003 16:46:54  
I mount a ball on the drawbar below the diffrential. I also have one mounted on the front bumper manuveers real well up front and you can spot it on a dime.



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Deas Plant.

06-30-2003 02:11:52




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 Re: Re: Towing with a tractor in reply to Pitch, 06-29-2003 18:31:49  
Hi, Dave. A fairly loose and basic guide is, if the load is being constantly pulled regardless of whether you are pulling uphill or downhill - as when pulling a tillage implement - you can usually safely leave the drawbar swinging. If the load is likely to be pushing the tractor when going downhill, as when pulling a trailer or an implement not in the ground, leave the drawbar pinned in the middle.

One exception to this guide is when pulling an offset implement such as a header or a baler. Then, it oftens pays to have the drawbar pinned away over to the side away from the offset to get the implement more completely behind the tractor and possibly reduce the overall width that you have to get through something like a gate.

My 2 cents worth.

You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

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