the 'todays job' thread

[woody paul]

Some action pictures of bucket insects filling trench back in so sheep don't land up in it cause digger was still busy. 

 

[Khriss]

Seriously amazed at how mechanised ( and how much 'back is taken out of a job) tree works can become with all these fantastic designs. K

[htb]

@IronMike what is your shoguns hitch height without trailer attached.

IIRC 19" for 2.6t trailers and 21" for 3.5t. You see lots of vans with the trailer very nose down and back trailers wheels in the air as hitch needs to be low to open back doors, not a nice combination.

What height should my towing hitch be on my towing vehicle?

The correct hitch height of the towing vehicle is critical when towing a trailer. The correct hitch height should leave your trailer level when hitched on. If the hitch height is not correct this can cause your trailer to sway which can lead to loss of control of your vehicle and trailer. Usually swaying will occur when you exceed 40 / 50kph. Another effect of towing your trailer at the incorrect hitch height is uneven tyre wear. If the trailer is not level, the front or rear tyres may wear excessively due to loads not being evenly dispersed. For most Ifor Williams trailers the correct hitch height should be between 485mm (19”) and 535mm (21”) depending on the trailer and the type of wheel equipment fitted. Please contact West Wood Trailers if you require any additional information.

[woody paul]

23 hours ago, IronMike said:

I've been out earning today. Extracting timber at the Croft race track! This little machine continues to surprise me with its capacity and keen attitude to shifting timber! ??

 

 

All your weight is towards front of trailer, looks like you could move it back a bit but still may not make much of a difference. Or even back it on. 

[Mick Dempsey]

@IronMike
 

For me you should get rid of that tow hitch and get a proper one that has an adjustable height.

That pic looks like it’s really nose heavy.

Edited April 14, 2020 by Mick Dempsey

[TMac]

Big triple finished up today & had a Ninja dance-off before grinding it.

Edited April 14, 2020 by TMac

[IronMike]

Cheers for the advice all, will get the measuring stick out today and see where tow bar sits. 
 

I have had quotes from a few firms for new suspension set up, so will likely be ordering that soon too. Will probably go for a lift all round too. I’m also looking into options for a new tow bar, one that’s adjustable like Mick has linked too. Thankfully I don’t have any long journeys coming up any time soon, everything is local so problem is nullified.

[difflock]

IM, I may well be incorrect, but I can only imagine a suspension lift will make stability while towing worse rather than better.

m

[Will C]

3 hours ago, difflock said:

IM, I may well be incorrect, but I can only imagine a suspension lift will make stability while towing worse rather than better.

m

We had a shogun with the pedders hd set up on, 1-1.5 inch lift but towed really well, as towbar height better and truck suspension stiffer

[htb]

12 hours ago, difflock said:

IM, I may well be incorrect, but I can only imagine a suspension lift will make stability while towing worse rather than better.

m

Def agree, suspension lift will make things worse in this situation, need to find a hitch at the right height for the trailer or an adjustable one. Stiffer suspension would help as well but standard ride height.

Which model of shogun is it, could also ask on a shogun forum re towbar choice.

Edited April 15, 2020 by htb
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