RE: (ET) E20 and tongue weight

["Elie, Larry \(L.D.\)" <lelie ford com>]

The tiller weighs 280#.  The electric lift another 40#.  The bar another 
15#.  We are now at 335#.  I have added a class "0" 3 point hitch and 
planter with seed and fertilizer to the back of that, another 75# easy 
(and 3' behind the back wheels compounds that) AND I have the double seat, 
so add another 150# of human to the axle as well.  This on an E12.  No, 
the axle will hold it easy.  You might need a little extra air in the 
tires.  BTW, the tiller has straps that attach to the axle.  The little 
strap tow bar is NOT suited for that sort of load, but there was a ball 
mount available that should work fine.  I have seen one, and I think it 
fit front or back by sliding on the bars.  I've also seen an E15 used as a 
little airplane tug off that tow bar, but the tongue weight of that is 
only a few pounds.

Larry Elie

-----Original Message-----
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
[mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu]On Behalf Of Stephen &
Carol Welch
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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