A friend called and asked if I could help get his camper in place with the tractor due to close quarters with trees. Camper is 34ft and approx 9K LBS. Probably pushing 800lbs tongue weight. I told him I didn't think so due to the weight. But after watching a few videos on youtube I rethinking my decision. So does anyone have experience.
Moving camper with B2601
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What kind of hitch? 2-5/16 ball or something else, and is it even compatible with your present drawbar setup?
I've had trouble getting a hitch on the tractor that will take that size ball. The holes in my bars are too small for the shank.
I've had trouble getting a hitch on the tractor that will take that size ball. The holes in my bars are too small for the shank.
Bucket on your unit, no way but the 3 point with a ball mount or the drawbar with a ball, should be no issue. I haul my loaded tri axle gooseneck with my tractors in the field all the time. I use a 3 point hay spear with a ball welded to the top. My tri axle loaded is around 35K. I know it's there but it's doable.
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My neighbor moves his large camper with his 3ph quite often with his JD 1025R with no problems. Borrowed my 3ph attachment with a 2" ball to test it first then went and purchased his own. His camper is at least that long. Not sure of the weight.
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This is where a three point reciver hitch comes into play!
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Like other guys said, 3PH might work.
800# tongue weight might be a problem.
Check your 3PH lift capacity, and also make sure you have weight out front, either a FEL (maybe with some weight in the bucket), front weights, etc.
Otherwise, your grill might be pointing to the sky!
Let us know if it works!
800# tongue weight might be a problem.
Check your 3PH lift capacity, and also make sure you have weight out front, either a FEL (maybe with some weight in the bucket), front weights, etc.
Otherwise, your grill might be pointing to the sky!
Let us know if it works!
Yep had to buy a trailer mover. When I fabricated my current one I welded a 2" and 1 7/8" balls on it. I have been wanting a standard one with a receiver so I bought one today. 3PT is rated to about 1500 I think. Planned on putting an oak log in bucket. I called him back today and offered to go ahead and help.