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With a chain from the trailer, through a drawbar clevis, then back to the trailer, you have only one chain holding your tractor back, and it allows some side-to-side motion, too. If you used two chains, clevis to right corner and clevis to left corner of the trailer, you have the potential...

Something to consider if one of your crossed tie-downs breaks: Bruce

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I would bet that if you disconnect and turn the box blade upside down, you can see what the problem is. Post photos. :) Bruce

Toolboxes. Chain boxes. Not just stuck on somewhere, but integrated into the tractor's design. Bruce

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I've add a couple more weights since the photo. A little over 400 lbs now. Bruce

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I've come to believe "ran when parked" meant the driver was running away from it. Bruce

From BX2360 manuals: Loader manual recommends a maximum of 420 pounds on the rear as loader ballast. Tractor manual recommends a maximum of 275 pounds on the front as rear implement ballast. Bruce

Don't try mowing forwards or backwards, up or down a 60 degree hill. :) When you measure straight down from the end of a level 8ft board (about 100 inches), the inch measurement will (about) equal the grade percent. "About" is good enough since your slope is not perfectly angled anyway. Bruce

The support to the center hook keeps a heavier trailer from over-flexing the bucket bottom. The ball is visible from the seat, which makes it much easier to use. A conventional ball mount in the rise position could be used. I found the fabricated one I used at a yard sale. It can be mounted...

I have a 30ft tow strap for each vehicle, and a couple in the tractor shed. Also I use several 3/8 cables and several blocks. A BX won't overstress any of it. Bruce

That's called "Rule of Butt." :) Bruce