RE: (ET) E20 and tongue weight

[Klein Robert W NPRI <KleinRW Npt NUWC Navy Mil>]

I have had absolutely no problems pulling any/all of my trailers around 
the yard.  This includes a 3500# tandem axle car trailer, a 2700# t5andem 
axle boat trailer, and a sundry other smaller single axle trailers.  
Though I have to admit 340# tongue weight is a little high... Tongue 
weight is usually 8-10% of tow weigh which should put you in the 208#/260# 
range.  To put it another way, in order to get better traction with my 
snowthrower I fabricated a rear mounted weight box that holds almost 400# 
of lead bars.  Great traction and no problems with traction.  Just have to 
keep an eye on the condition of the tires and lubricatio  of the 
axles/geartrain.

Bob Klein

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen & Carol Welch [mailto:welches paonline com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 8:08 PM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: (ET) E20 and tongue weight


So...  another request for info here.

My wife and I are considering the purchase of a small camping trailer, dry 
weight about 2600 lbs, tongue weight about 340 lbs.

Our intended storage spot is a bit tight to get into and I think we'd do 
better with a motorized dolly rather than trying to use the tow vehicle to 
position things.  But, these dollies are $800+!

Then I got to thinking - why not use the E20?  Has lots of torque, and the 
surface is level to slightly sloping.  Best of all, I've already invested 
in it!!!

My only question:  Does anyone think that the 340 lb. tongue weight would 
be too much for the ET's rear tires or axle assembly?  I couldn't find 
anything in the literature I have here.  The archives only seem to have 
info on the weight it can push, not the tongue weight.  If the weight is 
too much, maybe I could put a rubber wheel on the tongue jack and allow it 
to roll/pivot while taking some of the weight off of the tongue.

Any input appreciated.

Steve
E20 (blade, deck, and -very soon- Alltrax)

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