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Old 09-26-2002, 10:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default How to tow a trailer?

I just got my B2910 and I need to tow a 12 foot trailer. The trailer has a standard ball hitch. How can I rig my Kubota up to tow this trailer. Is there an attachment that I can get to add onto my tractor to pull wagons and trailers? Is there a trailer hitch attachments for tractors?
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Old 09-26-2002, 11:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

Yes, there are ball hitch accomodations available for your 3-pt hitch. Your local dealer should be able to help you find one, or one of the online-enabled outfits should have it. Norther Tool used to have one listed, but I couldn't find it on their new site arrangement...
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Old 09-27-2002, 08:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

Several threads are here on TBN about that. Here is one for example.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&amp;Board=implement&amp;Number=58 954&amp;fpart=1>3PT Trailer Hitch</A>
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Old 09-27-2002, 08:37 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

You can check this place out. They sell a 3-Pt Hitch to 2"
Receiver Adapter. There are even blue prints if you would like to build one yourself.

Go to: http://www.badriverinc.com/prod02.htm
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Old 09-27-2002, 09:08 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

Put a ball on your drawbar. That way you don't have to worry about moving the center of gravity with the 3pt hitch.
This is what my dealer recommended. Now, if I only could find my drawbar.
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Old 09-27-2002, 10:20 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

This was one of the main purposes I bought my tractor for - moving the trailers in and out of the back yard. I tried the drawbar, and finally bought the 3pt attachment from northern tool <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&amp;langId=-1&amp;catalogId=4006970&amp;PHOTOS=on&amp;TEST=Y&a mp;productId=7767&amp;categoryId=0>(Link)</A>

I have found that this works much better than the drawbar if the trailer has any weight to it. Many folks on this list have made their own version of a 3pt attachment.
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Old 09-27-2002, 04:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

From what I've read in my 7500's manual, you're only supposed to use the drawbar attached to the tractors frame. I'm guessing that's where the most weight can be towed. I installed a 2" ball on mine and tow a 4'x8' trailer loads of pond muck (1500lbs) all over my property without any problem.
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Old 09-27-2002, 10:39 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to tow a trailer?

I just bought a drawbar today for my BX22 and hooked up a 10'x6' trailer to it. I placed the ball in one of the holes for the drawbar. When I hooked it up and took off the drawbar moves back and forth. (not side to side but back and forth) Pivioting is the right way to describe it I guess. Any help?


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Old 09-27-2002, 11:21 PM   #9 (permalink)
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You need some form of connection up to the top link in order to keep the ball/drawbar level. A drawbar alone will not do the trick.
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Old 09-27-2002, 11:43 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Ok that is what I figured. Either a connection to the top link or some way to connect it to the bottom of the tractor. My old Yanmar 1702d had a slot under near the rear axle that I supposed you used for this purpose. Thanks again!
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