besman 0 #1 Posted August 23, 2010 I'm thinking about making an attachment for my c160 but i'm curious to know how much weight the mount for the standard hitch on the Uni-Drive trans. can take (see circled part in pic below). I'm thinking that the bracket i make will connect there and either the mid-mount or axle mount. Thanks, M (This is not my tractor) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtmoyer 1 #2 Posted August 23, 2010 that is a hard question to answer, it will depend on the length of the attachment arm and where the weight is placed. you know "give me a lever long enough and i will lift the world" and all. the force will be different for a 3ft arm and a 5ft arm, where the lift point is the fulcrum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
besman 0 #3 Posted August 23, 2010 a little more esplanation. The point in question would be the fulcrum. It would carry the weight of the attachment. If it's too much weight there, i may have to let the axle mounts carry it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted August 24, 2010 I've seen some pictures of some very big boats, and other trailers hooked to the stock hitch that uses that mount, so I guess with out knowing what and how much weight, I'd say go for it. Just remember the axles will only carry so much for so long, same for the axle bearings, and I recomend the 1 1/8" axles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
besman 0 #5 Posted August 24, 2010 I'd say the attachment would be around 500 lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #6 Posted August 24, 2010 OK, I'll bite. What's the attachment going to be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
besman 0 #7 Posted August 24, 2010 Not sure yet. Maybe some type of spray/water rig. Maybe something else. Just didn't want to break that mounting hole off and put a whole inthe tranny case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,169 #8 Posted August 25, 2010 500 lbs on the hitch would probably cause the front wheels to leave the ground. Also if you are driving other than on smooth pavement you have shock load to think about. Even a heavy boat trailer probably doesn't exceed 200 lbs tongue weight and people use them on smooth driveways. As to axle loading for the D series I think WH said less than 200 lbs for a weight box... but they were also concerned about stress on the hydro unit..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
besman 0 #9 Posted August 25, 2010 Point taken about doing wheelies with the thing. That was my other thought, just having a pull-type spray/water rig. Thanks for the tips. M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted August 25, 2010 I move my boat trailer around w/ one of these hitches http://cgi.ebay.com/wheel-horse-wheelhorse...DefaultDomain_0 The front end gets really light. But for the short distances I'm going its really not a big concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
