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Swinging drawbar?

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Richard Dorough

07-18-2006 15:20:24




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Sorry for my stupid question, but what is the benifit of a swinging draw bar? How would a swinging drawbar keep a tractor from flipping?

Thanks in advance!

Richard




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Carl S in NH

07-18-2006 15:50:22




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 Re: Swinging drawbar? in reply to Richard Dorough, 07-18-2006 15:20:24  
Simply put, the lower the point of attachment to the load, the less danger of rolling the tractor over backwards. 2N's & 9N's did not have the bolt holes under the diffy which is where the swinging drawbar is attached. This was added at the 8N model.
The most dangerous situation is attaching up at the rocker, where the top of the drawbar stays go. A safer way is to use the regular drawbar with it lowered to axle level or below, and pull from there. The swinging drawbar, which is UNDER the axle is the safest of the three.
BUT you still should bring tension to the chain SLOWLY and pull in low gear and at a reduced speed, looking back to check that everything's okay. If you're dragging a log, lifting it off the ground a bit is better since the end isn't likely to catch on a rock or a stump. And personally, I would never drag a tree with branches on - that's just asking for trouble!
I avoid the whole problem by pulling in reverse using a hook on the bucket of my front end loader.
Carl

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lonestarjeff

07-18-2006 15:47:39




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 Re: Swinging drawbar? in reply to Richard Dorough, 07-18-2006 15:20:24  
One benefit, especially w/ the later versions, is it gives you a solid hitch point you can leave installed while the 3-point links are free to use for the other implements(saves time changing out the 11-hole drawbar & stays).

Another benefit is it won't ride up on you, like when pulling a trailer or other implement w/ a tongue.

I don't think it would give you any anti-flip advantage compared to a properly installed 11-hole drawbar & stays.

Jeff

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