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tractor safety 2021+

  • 13-01-2022 11:15PM
    #1
    peterofthebr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭


    hi sorry if already referenced. I seen a clip from 1960s saying not to pull anything heavy from above the tractor axle..so in mycase I've a cattle tractor quick hitch with an option to attach a chain ..but not sure where it SHOUD be attaching it too. attached is a pic where I typically attach it too..is that too high?

    as the draw bar is being used (for actual trailir)where should I attach it too?..it's a cattle trailer... thanks


    Screenshot_20220113-220941_Chrome.jpg




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  • #2
    Reggie.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,658 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058227867/tractor-safety-2021

    Your supposed to connect to to the lower hitch.



  • #3
    emaherx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,633 ✭✭✭emaherx


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118471753#Comment_118471753

    True that, but modern hitches have a eye for attaching a chain, the old MF does not. Perhaps a big D link through the last pin hole for the swinging draw bar?


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058227867/tractor-safety-2021

    I believe the regulation is to attach it as low as possible, if the bottom toplink pin is as low as you can attach it, then having a chain attached there should see you on the right side of the law. What sort of trailer is it? I don't see trailer brakes on the tractor so I assume its a small enough one, if its a jeep trailer with over run brakes then the brake away cable for activating the trailer brakes would be the best bet.



  • #4
    Donald Trump
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,325 ✭✭✭✭Donald Trump


    There is a reason Harry Ferguson's three-point linkage became ubiquitous. It's not safe to tow from above the axle. A heavy tractor and loader pulling a small trailer would probably be alright. A light tractor and a heavy trailer ...... you might find yourself up in the air.



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