Industrial Toys
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- Kubota R510 Wheel Loader + Cab and backhoe, JD 6200 Open Station, Cushman 6150, 4x4, ten foot 56 hp Kubota diesel hydraulic wing mower, Steiner 430 Diesel Max, Kawasaki Diesel Mule, JD 4x2 Electric Gator
Mamma Always said.
So, in the middle of another job, I "just" wanted to move my dump trailer, wash it and put it away.
I used the loader fork hitch, and put a little down pressure on it because I wanted to straighten out the somewhat wonky electric jack. But the ball came out and got stuck in behind the proper place.
I knew something had happened "AND SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN OUT TO LOOK" but proceeded to move the thing with some sharp turns.
I think they might call that a twisted testical. I never would have imagined bending that plate. That is a 2-5/16 ball and maybe 3/4" plate!
I don't know if you can see the boil on the right side of the picture as looking at it. I already used a sledge to hammer the thing halfway back. But I think the hitch is ruined. It must have created leverage between the ball and square hitch bar, with massive mechanical advantage.
If you think something isn't right. S T O P ! And investigate!
So, in the middle of another job, I "just" wanted to move my dump trailer, wash it and put it away.
I used the loader fork hitch, and put a little down pressure on it because I wanted to straighten out the somewhat wonky electric jack. But the ball came out and got stuck in behind the proper place.
I knew something had happened "AND SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN OUT TO LOOK" but proceeded to move the thing with some sharp turns.
I think they might call that a twisted testical. I never would have imagined bending that plate. That is a 2-5/16 ball and maybe 3/4" plate!
I don't know if you can see the boil on the right side of the picture as looking at it. I already used a sledge to hammer the thing halfway back. But I think the hitch is ruined. It must have created leverage between the ball and square hitch bar, with massive mechanical advantage.
If you think something isn't right. S T O P ! And investigate!
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