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And here's my preferred trailer mover. It's surprisingly capable.
Yup, that's exactly what I had in mind. But I don't think the size of the tractor makes much difference when the trailer puts up a fight and doesn't want to turn.If it was used on a larger machine, I would be more concerned about more bracing.
Machine size still matters though because the trailer is likely to push the entire tractor sideways before bending that 2.5 inch tube or the drawbar. If the trailer isn't moving, I really don't think that tractor has enough weight to bend that setup. Tractors in general don't have a whole lot of sideways pushing capability with the loader. They're just not designed for it. Given a perfect storm scenario where the loader arms or the front wheels are supported from the side in some way, say the trailer pushing the tractor sideways, shoving the loader arms up against a tree, I could see it bending or the weld giving way, but that'd be a pretty extreme scenario.Yup, that's exactly what I had in mind. But I don't think the size of the tractor makes much difference when the trailer puts up a fight and doesn't want to turn.
Of course, I'm thinking tandem axle trailers, not small and light single axles.
Agree. The odds of bending the receiver tube or drawbar in that setup are practically non-existent.Machine size still matters though because the trailer is likely to push the entire tractor sideways before bending that 2.5 inch tube or the drawbar.
I'd be concerned with the lateral strength of that setup, even without the extra long receiver tube.
What keeps the trailer ball from moving side to side?