3-Point Hitch twisting drawbar on 3 point hitch

[mregis]

When I try to move my small trailer around the yard,using the ball attached to the drawbar, it has the tendency to twist/roll around. How can this be preventend?

I have not figured how to send a photo!..Thenks

 

[gwdixon]

That is a common problem - the drawbar just doesn't work for that application.

Fixes:
>There is a kit that attaches to the end of the bar and to the lift arm. The kit holds the bar in place.
>There are methods to attach the drawbar to the top link by a vertical shaft.

Do a search and you'll find lots of information. (First look at "Similar Threads" at the bottom of this page.)

 

[bcp]

Drawbar lock:



Top Links, Draw Bars, Draw Bar Locks, Lift Arms, Draw Bar Kits, Stabilizer Kits, Swinging Draw Bar Kits, Stabilizer Bars - SSB Tractor

Bruce

 

[94BULLITT]

Here is one

EMP Tractor Draw Bar Stabilizer for Category 1 Tractors, Model# 7350-1 | 3-Point Drawbars Stabilizers| Northern Tool + Equipment

I took a piece of angle and bolted it to the draw bar and welded another piece to it so it would bolt to the lift on the 8N to keep it from turning.

 

[duroc]

I tried one of the store bought locks as pictured in post #3, but took it back because I couldn't get it to work right. YMMV!
Here is a picture of what I made for my Ford 8N. Cost to make was about $5. I no longer use it because I bought a KK trailer mover to use instead.

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[94BULLITT]

You are also going to need stay strap or the chain the draw bar to keep it from going up.

I tried one of the store bought locks as pictured in post #3, but took it back because I couldn't get it to work right. YMMV!
Here is a picture of what I made for my Ford 8N. Cost to make was about $5. I no longer use it because I bought a KK trailer mover to use instead.

View attachment 336643

That is similar to how mine was made except mine bolted to the lift arm.

 

[duroc]

You are also going to need stay strap or the chain the draw bar to keep it from going up.

What Roger said! ↑↑

I only use a chain or stay strap on my small trailer if I take it off level surfaces. I always use one or the other devices on my larger trailer. Using a safety device (all of the time) is probably a better practice to get into.

Oh, I almost forgot.... :welcome: to the forum mregis!

 

[Baby Grand]

I bought something very similar to this from a company that used to advertise on TBN:

Ballard Fabrication

Works great and build very well.

 

[Ken Pike]

Here is what I made to use on my Kuboa B7100 & Ford 8N. Works great as a trailer hitch, log skidder, & I have made gardening implements that use the same hook-up.

 

[aczlan]

We used one of these: CountyLine® Straight Clevis, 3/4 in. dia., S490105TSC - Tractor Supply Online Store, just put it around the 3 point arm and through the last hole on the drawbar.

Aaron Z