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Nice pics! Yes, I think people need to keep in mind and have some common sense about where the limits are on these smaller machines especially in trailer pulling. I have a single axle trailer that weighs about 1,000 lbs. empty and it can get pretty scary in the snow or on ice with the tractor pulling it.

Certainly, if traction is available, the tractor is capable of pulling a few multiples of it's own weight via a trailer with ease, but the question really boils down to what weight can it handle safely? Having only rear brakes for a tractor in 2wd should make people think twice, let alone some of the issues brought up in this thread and others on the site on towing with tractors. Personally, I don't feel totally comfortable with any load that weighs more than the tractor, but I have done 2x with caution. Small grades and a lot of tight turns should be evaluated accordingly.

Also, I can understand arguements for both using the 3-pt and the axle draw-bar for towing. In general, the axle draw-bar would seem to be the safer choice during towing operations, but the 3-pt does add a lot of convenience.

well said ilikeurtractor. honestly have no idea how heavy the load was, i just remember not that much weight. and was being pulled by the allis chalmers CA tractor. from pictures from OP and other person with similar tractor, i would say allis chalmers i have is about same weight class. though little less HP. and just being a little off on weight distribution on the trailer. was enough to call it a "no go" and to not try that again on any type of hills. flat land ok that is fine, but hills *shakes head feriscley a big old NO*

you can see in signature, other equipment that i have for allis chalmers and carries all that just fine, and uses it all fine. it is just the tetter tottor effect of having things so far out behind the tractor, along with the long tongue on trailer. and then having a 3pt hitch that could raise up by itself.

different equipment = different worries and different cautions one needs to look out for.