Yard Hitch trouble

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  • September 13, 2011 at 11:43 am #43042
    gwpoky
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    Just acquired a Yard Hitch, I was all excited to go move my first round bale with it, go to lift it up (1000# bale) the bale stayed on the ground and my forecart came off the ground. At least I know that my ball hitch is secure;) Any suggestions on making this work for 1000 pounders aside from eating a bigger breakfast.

    Thanks

    September 13, 2011 at 12:59 pm #69170
    J-L
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    Holy cow George. Sounds like a counterweight is in order. Don’t know what else would help.

    I have been looking at those carts with interest, thinking of doing the same thing you are. Hauling round bales to and from the stack was exactly what I had in mind. Also being able to use the tractor implements we have laying around came to mind.

    I hope someone has insight into this problem.

    Wes

    September 13, 2011 at 1:33 pm #69171
    Iron Rose
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    George

    Had the same problem with my 3-point cart basicly to a design flaw, but counter weights helped the problem. Planing on building another one this winter and hopefully solve the problem. If not have a couple of different ideas rolling around in my head.

    Good Luck
    Dan
    Iron Rose

    September 13, 2011 at 2:19 pm #69173
    Robert MoonShadow
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    Perhaps a fold-down brace?

    September 14, 2011 at 1:05 pm #69172
    Ira
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    How long has the bale been on the ground? Maybe you just need to hook a chain around it to break it loose ?

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