Posted by mkirsch on January 14, 2010 at 14:02:31 from (64.80.108.55):
In Reply to: hauling my tractor posted by Darald in Sk on January 14, 2010 at 05:01:46:
bkpigs said: (quoted from post at 11:29:07 01/14/10) While I am not against you overall point that he should not pull the trailer and tractor with his Mazda. Your math leaves out the wieght that is being put on the hitch. As long as he gets 1000+ pounds on the hitch his trailer axles would be within limits (not by much though and I would take her EASY). But 1000+ pounds on the hitch of the Mazda might get the front tires off the ground.
1000lbs on the Mazda's receiver will first squash the springs right to the axles. Then with any luck, the 350lb-rated receiver will break before you even get out of the driveway.
The whole trailer is rated for 7000lbs period, not 7000lbs on the axles plus whatever tongue weight. Your math is incorrect.
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