Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[Peter 315]

Don't know if it's wrong, just found it funny....

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Not wrong that's how they ship new trucks to dealers also but most driver fly back to the plant

 

[s219]

Don't know if it's wrong, just found it funny....

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Interesting way for the delivery driver to carry his ride back home!

 

[Midniteoyl]

Thats pretty good.. Has his ride home on the back

 

[California]

Don't know if it's wrong, just found it funny....

That must be a b**** to back up.

 

[civilian]

That must be a b**** to back up.

There are a few things one can not back up. That truck delivery caravan is one, a car on a tow dolly is another. Jon

 

[Paystar]

Been chased too many times and people get them around here to intimidate and chase people/ wildlife and protect their drugs.

Exactly. Low lifes. Pit Bulls are not bad. It's the idiots that raise them.

How about we ban stupid ignorant humans instead. The world would be a better place.

 

[Paystar]

From the Transport Canada website: "Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) and its Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSRs) require that all new vehicles sold in (or imported into) Canada and built after December 1, 1989, be fitted with daytime running lights (DRLs) that go on when you start the vehicle."

And I agree with Mike - tail lights should come on too.

Yes, I often see even our police driving around all night with the daytime running lights on and no tail lights. Nothing like setting a good example.

 

[Paystar]

Those floatplane retrievers make some odd looking trucks.

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Bruce

What is the reason they use trucks like that?

 

[Jstpssng]

What is the reason they use trucks like that?

No rear axle to track allows better maneuverability in tight spots.

 

[bcp]

What is the reason they use trucks like that?

Probably for visibility for their precise placement under VERY expensive floats, and planes.

Bruce

 

[Fallon]

What is the reason they use trucks like that?

So they can look forward & steer very precisely when driving the "trailer" under the float plane. All they are doing is basically driving up & down a boat ramp. So maneuverability & visibility is far more important than normal driveablity.

I move my trailers around my property with my loader & pallet forks (hole in the end of the forks a ball) rather than my 3pt trailer mover for more or less the same reasons. Easier too "back up" a trailer going forward than going backwards. Better visibility, not turning the wheel the opposite way you are looking & the mechanics of having the steer axle towards the trailer make it maneuver better. Forklifts maneuver better for similar reasons (although the solid axle up front carries loads way better a probably a more relevant reason).

 

[bcp]

A simpler version, winch operated:

Bruce

 

[California]

So they can look forward & steer very precisely when driving the "trailer" under the float plane.

I move my trailers around my property with my loader & pallet forks (hole in the end of the forks a ball) rather than my 3pt trailer mover for more or less the same reasons. Easier to "back up" a trailer going forward

Yeah. I added this hitch ball because I park the little 4x8 utility trailer in a tight stall where you have to walk alongside the trailer to get to the washer and dryer. Getting the trailer in parallel to the wall and an inch out from it is simpler and more precise when I'm looking forward - and easier on my back than twisting to back the trailer in then zig-zaging it by hand to get it over the last couple of inches.

 

[Paystar]

Thanks guys. I had never seen anything like that before.

 

[fried1765]

Yeah. I added this hitch ball because I park the little 4x8 utility trailer in a tight stall where you have to walk alongside the trailer to get to the washer and dryer. Getting the trailer in parallel to the wall and an inch out from it is simpler and more precise when I'm looking forward - and easier on my back than twisting to back the trailer in then zig-zaging it by hand to get it over the last couple of inches.

Thank you for the post.
I am going to do it,...... to put my 14K equipment trailer in the exact spot I want it to be in (tight against the wall).

 

[sixdogs]

Yeah. I added this hitch ball because I park the little 4x8 utility trailer in a tight stall where you have to walk alongside the trailer to get to the washer and dryer. Getting the trailer in parallel to the wall and an inch out from it is simpler and more precise when I'm looking forward - and easier on my back than twisting to back the trailer in then zig-zaging it by hand to get it over the last couple of inches.

That is a clever idea. Maybe make a bolt on plate with a ball on it for removal if I ever had to?

 

[Fallon]

That is a clever idea. Maybe make a bolt on plate with a ball on it for removal if I ever had to?

Titan Skidsteer Trailer Receiver Mount Plate Hitch Bobcat Case Skid Steer

UA Made in the USA 36" Pallet Fork & Trailer Hitch Skid Steer Attachment

Titan 36" Pallet Fork Blade 4, LB Cap w/ Hitch Ball Towing Forklift Trailer

Plenty of inspiration out there if you have SSQA or pallet forks. If you have a pin on bucket you are kind of limited to welding on a 2" receiver or a ball mount, which still works really well & is pretty common.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

If you have pallet forks, use this.

 

[terryknight]

Titan Skidsteer Trailer Receiver Mount Plate Hitch Bobcat Case Skid Steer

UA Made in the USA 36" Pallet Fork & Trailer Hitch Skid Steer Attachment

Titan 36" Pallet Fork Blade 4, LB Cap w/ Hitch Ball Towing Forklift Trailer

Plenty of inspiration out there if you have SSQA or pallet forks. If you have a pin on bucket you are kind of limited to welding on a 2" receiver or a ball mount, which still works really well & is pretty common.

both tractors have SSQA and I have a three point hitch/2" receiver on a SS plate, however it's easier to move a 2" receiver hitch than the plate so i have welded a 2' receiver on my kubota bucket, (also dad's little JD 2210) both work very well. i don't know how well you can see the SS plate on my JD in the pics but it's there.

 

[California]

... welded a 2' receiver on my kubota bucket...

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That's doing it the right way, mounting the receiver where you roll the bucket forward to get the hitch ball down low under the trailer. I welded my simpler ball mount on the little Yanmar (photo above) with that in mind.

My other elderly Yanmar came with a ball bolted to the top lip of the bucket. Not very practical, you have to wind the trailer jack to the top before it's high enough to set on that ball. Even considering that this bucket isn't as tall as most loaders.

Don't Do This. It isn't practical.