Yard Hitch trouble

[gwpoky]

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

[J-L]

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

[Iron Rose]

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

[Robert MoonShadow]

Perhaps a fold-down brace?

[Ira]

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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