B7100/B6100 tire and rim exchange.

[Russell King]

Just to clarify the problem with using the 3PH to pull a two wheel trailer: if the trailer tongue weight became less than zero there is nothing to keep the lower arms from flying up. They then push the short rockshaft arm up that could crack the casting or arms. Then the trailer could get free and run over the tractor and driver.

The tongue weight can become less than zero by load shifts, going over hills,...

You can buy chain to tie the 3PH down to the drawbar so it is safer.

The fact that the pull point could be above the axle is is also problematic if the load is heavy.

 

[southernpiper1]

Just to clarify the problem with using the 3PH to pull a two wheel trailer: if the trailer tongue weight became less than zero there is nothing to keep the lower arms from flying up. They then push the short rockshaft arm up that could crack the casting or arms. Then the trailer could get free and run over the tractor and driver.

The tongue weight can become less than zero by load shifts, going over hills,...

You can buy chain to tie the 3PH down to the drawbar so it is safer.

The fact that the pull point could be above the axle is is also problematic if the load is heavy.

No, I'm good. I'm ordered the drawbar earlier today. It will be here when I get back from Thanksgiving. I'm going to wait for the beet juice till after. I do need to get out and check the freeze point of the coolant. Not that I don't trust the last guy....