Towing a trailer B2710

GregWatkins · 08-14-2002, 08:19 AM

I usually use a drawbar on the 3 PH to tow a trailer. This works well. Sometimes, if the load is very heavy, the drawbar will rock backwards as I am towing the load. I have never had the trailer come loose YET, and I do not want it to. :~> Does anyone know of a device that will prevent the drawbar from moving back and forth? I would still like to maintain the tilt option if that is possible. I bought a "drawbar lock" from a local tractor dealer but it would not fit on the adjustable links of the 3 PH.

BTW, this is for a 2710 tractor.

Any ideas, suggestions, etc.. greatly appreciated.

greg

art · 08-14-2002, 08:24 AM

You might just add a couple of tabs to go around or just over and under the three point hitch arms. Leave a little space just to make it easier to put on and off. This is not the best way to hook a trailer to the tractor although it is done quiet often.

Von · 08-14-2002, 08:43 AM

I made this hitch for my B2710 that takes a 2" reciever off of my truck. Works quite well when I have to move my 16' trailer around. I have seen these for sale in the Northern catalog.

bsauter · 08-14-2002, 01:33 PM

Tisco sell a little $15 thing that quickly attaches to the lift arm and supports the drawbar between the lift arms so it doesn't spin. I got mine at my dealer. Works great!!

Alan L. · 08-14-2002, 02:36 PM

I've never actually hooked a trailer to it, but what about the draw bar built into the back of the tractor? Can't you put a ball on that? I guess the question is whether or not there is enough clearance for the tongue to get in there between the rear tires.

Bird · 08-14-2002, 06:09 PM

Alan, I pulled trailers both ways with my B2710. The "swinging" drawbar (that doesn't actually swing at all on a B2710) works just fine, but I couldn't turn quite as tight with it or I would have gotten my rear tires into the trailer tongue.

ronjhall · 08-15-2002, 06:28 AM

greg
I have a similar hitch hookup as Von. I bolted mine to the draw bar in case wanted to move it to a bigger tractor. See attached picture. I still have not painted it yet. [img]/w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif[/img]
My main use for it is to move my Bearcat chipper around. The tongue on this thing must weigh close to 100 lbs. [img]/w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
I use the offset hitch to get the ball under the tongue when trailer is low.

GregWatkins · 08-15-2002, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the info. I will try Northern to see what they have OR I'll try to make one myself. Just gotta get that welder now

greg

rdricks · 08-19-2002, 01:37 PM

I purchased the setup from Northern Tool. Yes - it costs considerably more than if I would have done it myself, but I kept putting it off. Finally broke down and ordered the part - much better for towing than just the drawbar! I would definately not go back!

08-14-2002, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
GregWatkins Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Harnett County, North Carolina Posts: 17	Towing a trailer B2710 I usually use a drawbar on the 3 PH to tow a trailer. This works well. Sometimes, if the load is very heavy, the drawbar will rock backwards as I am towing the load. I have never had the trailer come loose YET, and I do not want it to. :~> Does anyone know of a device that will prevent the drawbar from moving back and forth? I would still like to maintain the tilt option if that is possible. I bought a "drawbar lock" from a local tractor dealer but it would not fit on the adjustable links of the 3 PH. BTW, this is for a 2710 tractor. Any ideas, suggestions, etc.. greatly appreciated. greg

08-14-2002, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
art Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: central New York Posts: 2,761	Re: Towing a trailer B2710 You might just add a couple of tabs to go around or just over and under the three point hitch arms. Leave a little space just to make it easier to put on and off. This is not the best way to hook a trailer to the tractor although it is done quiet often.

08-14-2002, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
bsauter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: central Indiana Posts: 179	Re: Towing a trailer B2710 Tisco sell a little $15 thing that quickly attaches to the lift arm and supports the drawbar between the lift arms so it doesn't spin. I got mine at my dealer. Works great!!

08-14-2002, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alan L. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grayson County, TX Posts: 1,966	Re: Towing a trailer B2710 I've never actually hooked a trailer to it, but what about the draw bar built into the back of the tractor? Can't you put a ball on that? I guess the question is whether or not there is enough clearance for the tongue to get in there between the rear tires.

08-14-2002, 06:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bird Epic Contributor Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Corinth, TX, USA Posts: 22,387	Re: Towing a trailer B2710 Alan, I pulled trailers both ways with my B2710. The "swinging" drawbar (that doesn't actually swing at all on a B2710) works just fine, but I couldn't turn quite as tight with it or I would have gotten my rear tires into the trailer tongue.

08-15-2002, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
GregWatkins Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Harnett County, North Carolina Posts: 17	Re: Towing a trailer B2710 Thanks for the info. I will try Northern to see what they have OR I'll try to make one myself. Just gotta get that welder now greg

08-19-2002, 01:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
rdricks Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 104	Re: Towing a trailer B2710 I purchased the setup from Northern Tool. Yes - it costs considerably more than if I would have done it myself, but I kept putting it off. Finally broke down and ordered the part - much better for towing than just the drawbar! I would definately not go back!

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