How much can a 40hp tractor tow??

[IslandTractor]

If you decided to do it use 4WD otherwise you don't have front brakes.

Good point. Probably need it for traction uphill too.

 

[DT86]

Is the allowable trailer weight with and without trailer brakes listed in the Kioti literature?

Seems like I've seen such figures for tractors before, just not sure which brand(s).

 

[IslandTractor]

Is the allowable trailer weight with and without trailer brakes listed in the Kioti literature? Seems like I've seen such figures for tractors before, just not sure which brand(s).

Haven't seen that. Will look.

 

[tcartwri]

How long is the grade

 

[brown40]

I would rather use a truck, but if your drawbar rated to carry 1000# it technically should be fine. Hook her up on the flat and see how the tractor handles it... if its the least bit light in the front I'd just use a truck. How much does the manufacturer rate on the drawbar, and what % of the load does your tractor weigh?

 

[IslandTractor]

How long is the grade

300 yards

 

[IslandTractor]

I would rather use a truck, but if your drawbar rated to carry 1000# it technically should be fine. Hook her up on the flat and see how the tractor handles it... if its the least bit light in the front I'd just use a truck. How much does the manufacturer rate on the drawbar, and what % of the load does your tractor weigh?

I don't own a truck that can pull 9000-10,000lbs. However, Plan B is to get a neighbor with an F250 to help.

 

[90cummins]

My 1720 Ford (28hp) towed a 6500lb chipper up & down dirt roads much, much steeper than a boat ramp.
I would say no problem providing it's 4wd and the brakes work properly.
90cummins

 

[SSdoxie]

Haven't seen that. Will look.

Bobcat's version of that DK40, CT440 list tow capacity of 1433# tongue weight and 7716# total trailer weight. That is without any front ballast so with loader and bucket and using reasonable slow speed & 4WD going up down ramp I see it as doable.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I towed that and some with my 28HP Jindal but never any long grades like that.

My tractor and FEL was 5200# so weight of the tractor does make a difference.

Chris