Backing up a Gen Trailer

[dirttoys]

Could you put some fork pockets under the trailer and use your loader to pick up the entire genertor to put it away?

Or if it has a lift eye, and your door is tall enough, pick it up with the fel.

Best,

ed

 

[Jstpssng]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?

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[Catchthedig]

Thanks for some interesting solutions. Most ignore the PTO hook-up, which is not as manageable as just a trailer tongue lynchpin. Can't fold that power shaft with two u-joints too far. Holding the alignment rigid with cable attachments to the rockshaft might work. I hate getting down on my hands and knees in a dark barn to mess with the sliding PTO coupler.

 

[mikester]

 

[jfsawatzky]

Thanks for some interesting solutions. Most ignore the PTO hook-up, which is not as manageable as just a trailer tongue lynchpin. Can't fold that power shaft with two u-joints too far. Holding the alignment rigid with cable attachments to the rockshaft might work. I hate getting down on my hands and knees in a dark barn to mess with the sliding PTO coupler.

Do you have rear lights on the tractor? It sounds like you do not so would be another item to consider. Otherwise somehow tie the pto shaft to the hitch so you are not trying to manage the hitch and pto shaft at the same time

 

[Jaygyver]

Unfortunately practice makes perfect.
If you used your mirrors while backing the Bass boat then one big help would be to get some mirrors, magnet or bolt on, they could help quite a bit. Gonna get some myself as I'm in the not so young area my self. If your one of those "stick your head out of the window while backing people", your on your own.
Likes it's been mentioned you can get a "clamp on" trailer hitch for the bucket and should make it easier even with the bucket in the way. Then all you have to do is turn the tractor around and your good to go.
I'm guessing it's the original "built for it" trailer but do you think you can get a set of clamp on forks and lift it sideways? Your 950 should be able to lift that no problem and should give you another 3 or 4 feet of room for the tractor? Or would the trailer be too wide side ways through the doors?

 

[HAR]

Would a wheeled trailer jack at the front help to move it by hand?

I was thinking the same thing. Years ago, I had one similar to these to move my camper, on flat ground.

 

[Martin Roper]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?

How about mounting it on the three point linkage, either direct or a quick hitch, also be easier to transport to other parts etc.

 

[Ancient Geek]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?

You might consider selling it and buying a generator and automatic transfer switch that can be installed in a permanent location. That way, you will just smile through the power outage rather than making a project out of it. Also, someday when you are sick in bed or away from home when the power goes out, you will smile even more broadly…or your family will.

 

[colonel54]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?

I have a hitch that hooks to my bucket and I use it on all my trailers when backing them into the barn or tight spots.

 

[Yanmar J]

Backing up my 16-foot trailer was a breeze but trying to back up my 4 foot one on my lawn mower sucks. Clamp on hitch or practice, practice, practice, practice. Clamp on hitch is easier and less time consuming.

 

[LouNY]

How about mounting it on the three point linkage, either direct or a quick hitch, also be easier to transport to other parts etc.

My pto generator is on a trailer and I find it easier to hook up to then a 3 point would ever be.
Back into it drop in a draw pin raise the jack, connect the pto shaft and it's ready to go.
While a short trailer can be a bit cantankerous to back up I manage with mine.
Also the trailer makes it quite easy to move around if I need to move it a mile or 20 miles hook it to the truck and
go, unless I need one of my tractors to go with it in which case I tow with the tractor.
Also the pto shaft is easier to connect as there is more room for me to get in and work.

 

[Marslander51]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?

Does your tractor have a loader? You can get a clamp on hitch and push it into the garage.

 

[JohnTexas]

I use a utility vehicle with the front hitch to move things around in smaller spaces as easy to see when pushing rather than pulling. If not too heavy you can also use a trailer dolly that you manually push around.

 

[Deanes]

Some good ideas. It's not really practical to unhitch the PTO to push it in. To summarize, the best ideas here:
1.put a 3 point hitch on it. 2. Pick it up with a 3 point boom pole while still attached. 3. Set the whole thing on an old longer boat trailer. 4. Pulley and winch both it and the tractor inside. 5. Build a pull through shed, or tent or canopy or somewhere else to use it. 5. Don't hook it up until you push it in place with a front hitch, or ATV, or lawnmower or something. 6. Go out in the field and spend an hour practicing.

 

[Fxfymn413]

Short trailers require short movements of the steering wheel when backing. My bet is you are over adjusting when the trailer doesn't make an immediate correction after turning the steering wheel. Make a small move of the wheel and see what the trailer does in about 5 feet of backing, etc. Start a good distance from the barn door; get it lined up straight before you get to the door and back it in.

It is also a good idea to give yourself some kind of a guide to show you are lined up correctly. A painted line on a paved surface or even a line drawn in the dirt is helpful.

 

[CE2]

How about this?
It would be a good summer project for ya.

Winco PTO Generator 3-Point Hitch Kit - TPH250

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[zzvyb6]

Several ways to front mount a hitch, or just keep working it as you have been a short trailer can be a pain in the butt.
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Oooo. This would work on my JQ hook & pin loader QA, too for other implements.

 

[zzvyb6]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?

My Winpower has a threaded hole on top to insert a hook ring. Balances perfectly. Just snatch it and get it close. The hand roll in back. If your 950 has L/R brakes they help with situations like this and others (Like backing up 2 coupled hay racks. In all cases, slow is faster.

 

[Michda]

Backing Up Gen Trailer

Got this 14 kw generator on a small trailer, hooks to the rear drawbar and PTO of my JD 950 with loader. Provides survival during our frequent winter power outages. Big problem: backing it back into the barn when crisis subsides. Tractor mostly outside to disperse emissions, attached trailer remains behind under shelter of barn But trailer twists sideways and jackknifes during backup return. Tractor and trailer both short wheelbase. I spent years backing a bass boat into launch ramps and parking slots with no problem. The barn door at 8 ft is too narrow to permit much steer adjustment (loader hits frame). Detaching gen and backing by hand is a real p.i.t.a. for these old bones. Got any suggestions ?