Rear Tractor weight for trailer work

Highland Mule

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Livestock Farmer
I am struggling to understand your thinking, the rear axle is the fulcrum of either rear wheel weights or a three point linkage weight, the only difference being the leverage force achieved by three point linkage mounting will be multiplied by a factor the further it is moved from the fulcrum thus requiring less weight to achieve the force of wheel weights.
Surely for rear wheel weights the fulcrum would be the front axle? Given the weights apply force directly onto the rear axle, it cannot be the fulcrum.
 
I am struggling to understand your thinking, the rear axle is the fulcrum of either rear wheel weights or a three point linkage weight, the only difference being the leverage force achieved by three point linkage mounting will be multiplied by a factor the further it is moved from the fulcrum thus requiring less weight to achieve the force of wheel weights.
Nah, with rear wheel weights the fulcrum is the front axle - with a counterbalance weight behind the rear axle the rear axle is the fulcrum.
Common mistake to make but once you can visualise it then the penny drops 😉
 

e3120

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Mixed Farmer
Location
Northumberland
I am struggling to understand your thinking, the rear axle is the fulcrum of either rear wheel weights or a three point linkage weight, the only difference being the leverage force achieved by three point linkage mounting will be multiplied by a factor the further it is moved from the fulcrum thus requiring less weight to achieve the force of wheel weights.
The wheel weights will have equal weight on either side of the rear axle fulcrum, so achieve no net moment. That said, the front unloading effect of a rear counterweight is often over estimated - probably only 250g for every kg added, unless sticking out a silly distance.
Surely for rear wheel weights the fulcrum would be the front axle? Given the weights apply force directly onto the rear axle, it cannot be the fulcrum.
You can take moments about any fulcrum you wish. In order to calculate the impact on the front axle, the rear axle is chosen, to eliminate the load it exerts. To work out the extra load on the rear due the counterweight, use the front axle as the pivot.
 

puntabrava

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Location
Wiltshire
Surely for rear wheel weights the fulcrum would be the front axle? Given the weights apply force directly onto the rear axle, it cannot be the fulcrum.

Nah, with rear wheel weights the fulcrum is the front axle - with a counterbalance weight behind the rear axle the rear axle is the fulcrum.
Common mistake to make but once you can visualise it then the penny drops 😉

The wheel weights will have equal weight on either side of the rear axle fulcrum, so achieve no net moment. That said, the front unloading effect of a rear counterweight is often over estimated - probably only 250g for every kg added, unless sticking out a silly distance.

You can take moments about any fulcrum you wish. In order to calculate the impact on the front axle, the rear axle is chosen, to eliminate the load it exerts. To work out the extra load on the rear due the counterweight, use the front axle as the pivot.
My thinking is obviously wrong then but I need to go into a dark room and think it out😀
 

glasshouse

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Location
lothians
I am struggling to understand your thinking, the rear axle is the fulcrum of either rear wheel weights or a three point linkage weight, the only difference being the leverage force achieved by three point linkage mounting will be multiplied by a factor the further it is moved from the fulcrum thus requiring less weight to achieve the force of wheel weights.
You are not wrong
Wheel weights arebetter than nothing
 

Speedstar

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Location
Scottish Borders
Any pics of it ?
Here you are , used it on the buckraking tractor and it could tow trailers from job to job with it on
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95xpower

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Livestock Farmer
What type of weight would i know would work while hooking on a trailer?

Does it have to allow the arms to be near the bottom of the weight?
 

Dan.gerous

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Livestock Farmer
Location
Scotland
We use this one, it sits on a frame about 1/2m high when not on the tractor. Has a simple quick hitch system and can be put on and off in no time.

Clears all our trailers even on full lock if you don't take it off.
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