side overhang on tractor implements roadworthy?

[Matthew Storrs]

Thanks for the link Rich, makes interesting reading on other points too- and laid out clearly too.

[doobin]

I'd get a white and a red LED cycle lamp from eBay. Under a five for the pair, and they will flash fast enough to give oncoming motorists a fit! Stick them on and at least you've tried to warn them.

[woody paul]

Is the tow hitch on thumper for road use is the big question most are not. Check chain adjustment should bring it back in nearer.

[Matthew Storrs]

Is the tow hitch on thumper for road use is the big question most are not. Check chain adjustment should bring it back in nearer.

 

Er not sure- what would determine suitable for road use?

[bobh]

Not sure what make of post driver you've got, but had the same problem with a kinghitter in the past. In the end we drilled a 10mm hole in the mast at about chest night and put a bolt through then sat the hammer on this when were on the road. This kept the hammer inside the width of the tractor with just the bottom of the mast sticking past the wheel by about 2 inches.

[Matthew Storrs]

Good call on the LEDs Doobin!

[woody paul]

Er not sure- what would determine suitable for road use?

 

Should tell you in manual.???

[Matthew Storrs]

Not sure what make of post driver you've got, but had the same problem with a kinghitter in the past. In the end we drilled a 10mm hole in the mast at about chest night and put a bolt through then sat the hammer on this when were on the road. This kept the hammer inside the width of the tractor with just the bottom of the mast sticking past the wheel by about 2 inches.[/quote

 

This is the problem spot on, I did think that if the weight was further was up the mast it wouldn't stick out. Something like you suggest might be the answer:thumbup1:

[Matthew Storrs]

heres the knocker, you can just see the tow hitch- not sure what makes it legal or not?

 

 

 

 

[mendiplogs]

OK, got a post knocker on my tractor which has a tow hitch on it- trouble is in order to be able to hitch up a trailer the post knocker has to be swund round sideways and hence overhangs the rear tyre sideways by about 14 inches.

Fine in a field, but is this legal on a road? Anyone know...

Cheers,

 

HI MATTHEW just put the wheels out mate or put it on a wide trailer but farmers here with wider kit then a post knocker thanks jon