Tractor lift Trailer Question

[oldmanriver]

I have a nice heavy trailer that was used to haul equitment on . I want to use it for hay, round bails and to haul some logs on to the mill , The problem is my tractor 5000 Ford needs about to more inches of lift to load and unload the stuff . Any ideas how to get more lift on the tractor ? Make the trailer lower ? I am using the hay fork to load with .

[Beeman]

Not sure what you're asking. Are you wanting your 3pt. hitch to raise the tongue higher? If so the only thing you can do is make a drawbar that's a little taller. Problem with trailers on a 3pt. hitch drawbar is they can "rear up" as there is nothing holding them from doing that. You also have to be careful about a drawbar spinning out of the trailer, it has to be held solid so it can't turn if you're using a ball hitch.

[oldmanriver]

Sorry this wasn't very plain Ok I need for the tractor lift to raise up about 2 more inches the hay forks hit the side of the trailer , Can not load the hay on the trailer or unload it same with the logs . I pull the trailer with my truck .

[Iddee]

Either drill holes lower on the forks and install the pins there, or get longer lifting arms and drawbar.

[suthin12]

Me, I would probably scrape out a spot with the box blade to lower the trailer a few inches, or try loading on what we call a sidling place, but not too sidling.

[Common Tator]

Suthin is right. Either scrape out a depression for the trailer, or build yourself a little ramp for the tractor. Either way, it is free and doesn't mess up your equipment.

[fantasymaker]

If you take a thick board the leagth of the trailer and lay it down alongside at the right distance from your trailer for the tractor tires to be on it when loading it should work.

[barry419]

For 2 inches couldn't you put low profile tires on the trailer or lager diameter tires on the front of the tractor.

[agmantoo]

From a small junk forklift obtain the mast and the forks. Mount/weld a pin on each side and a top link connection to the mast. Roll the lift chain over the mast as per original design. Connect the back side portion of the lift chain to the tractor drawbar. When the tractor lift is activated the forks will raise twice the travel of the lift arms. This device is something you will use as long as you are active in farming.

[ace admirer]

thats an advantage of living in the foothills, always a low spot to place the trailer or a high spot to put the tractor on to load and unload. as others have said,,,,you can always dig a rutt. someone used to make a scissors lift that increased the lift distance (at the expense of lift capacity). i have one i made,,,,,too much trouble, i just use the landscape.

[canfossi]

I like the idea of digging a bit of a depression in the ground and drive the trailer into it and or building a bit of a ramp beside the trailer. Good luck! Chris

[js2743]

oldmanriver, there is a attachment you can add to your hay fork that will allow you to go higher with it i think its called a scissor lift i had one untill i got a front end loader and i sold it. i could stack my round bales 2 high with it, so im sure you could load your hay with one with ease. here is a link to a picture of one so you will know what to look for.
http://www.thesmartfarmer.com/suppli...HIGH-LIFT.aspx

[Jim-mi]

A few 4" solid concrete blocks would also do it.

[Beeman]

Now that I understand I'd have to go with the boards under the tractor tire or find a low spot for the trailer.

[Stephen in SOKY]

Scissor jacks as mentioned above often sell used pretty cheap. Although I have a FEL, I kept mine for times when the FEL isn't on the tractor. With one you'll never have to worry about finding a dip for the trailer or something for under the tires. You may need additional front weights as the center of gravity is moved back somewhat with a scissor jack.

[rambler]

Originally Posted by barry419

For 2 inches couldn't you put low profile tires on the trailer or lager diameter tires on the front of the tractor.

It would need to be smaller tires on the front of the tractor, or larger on the rears - this is a 3pt lift on the rear of the tractor.

Having a bit of a ramp or the dugout for the trailer tires - would be the cheap route. If you are always loading on the same location.

The sissors lift or the forklift mast would be nice if you end up doing a bit more than just this. The sissors did not make the front end all that much lighter on my 7700 tractor, tho my front tires are liquid filled. I'm lifting 5x6 bales.... I rarely have used it, really don't ever load any round bales. Glad I have it tho, in case.

--->Paul