60 Pounds, Weightless on my hitch

[giddyap 1,568]

I would never put 60 pounds on my hitch in fear of cracking the tranny case. So I attached the yellow support on the toolbox under the seat and the weight hangs from it. The 1/2" threaded rod connects the hitch to the hanger so not only can I secure the load but I can also adjust the hitch. Adjusted just right, my hitch does not touch the bottom of the case and barely kisses the back. 60 pounds becomes weightless (on the hitch)

[lynnmor 6,765]

I cracked a case and learned the hard way.  I wouldn't be afraid to add a little weight back there, but no way would I add a lot, especially high up where the leverage would make things even worse.

[953 nut 51,630]

Liquid filled tires will do a lot of good too.

SIZE                 GALLONS Per Tire                WEIGHT in POUNDS

• 16x6.50-8               2.0                            21.4
• 18x7.00-8               3.0                            32.1 
• 18x8.50-8               3.4                            36.4 
• 18x9.50-8               4.0                            42.8
• 23x8.50-12             5.5                            58.9
• 23x10.50-12           6.8                            72.8
• 6-12                        3.6                            38.5

[peter lena 8,050]

thinking and reacting to it will keep your horse alive, good idea , Pete