On Tue, Aug 20, 2002 at 03:14:38PM -0700, Wayne wrote:
>
> I think I may look further into the lawn tractor idea as well. I have a ~12hp
> riding lawnmower of some brand or another. Of course that means I'd have to do
> repair and maintenance to it and find out why it won't start anymore. ;^)
> Wouldn't be surprised if it had enough power to move a rolling load on level
> ground like this. Tongue weight may be an issue though. I have a feeling if I
> put a hitch on the back end it may pull the front tires off the ground when
> the trailer is lowered onto it. On the other hand if I fab up a mount for a
> front hitch on the lawnmower. It may balance out with my big butt in the
> seat.
Lawn tractors aren't made to take much weight.
If you try this, consider making a dolly that's pulled by the tractor
but carries the tongue weight on its own wheels.
Eric
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