Pstroke96
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im going to be pulling a 1919 grader in our old homes day parade saturday and my dads all paranoid because he said i cant back it up. is it really that hard? or just a pain in the behind? it cant be that hard
backing up a 4 wheeled trailer
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Pstroke96
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thats what i figured. ive never done it before so i dont expect it to be gravy but i shouldnt change my route to not back up
Pstroke96
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yeah its definatley easier to back up to the left i hate backing up to the right unless i really have to but i dont pull trailers often enough to make a conscious effort to do that LOL
ill have to post up pics of the truck and the grader afterwards
ill have to post up pics of the truck and the grader afterwards
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Pstroke96
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its a bumper pull. its a 1919 pull behind grader, one that the front wheels turn. idk exactly what there called. its not a tandem axle trailer. sorry if i confused you guys
Pstroke96
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the grader isnt on a trailer. im pulling the grader itself on its own wheels
It will pull like a haywagon or grain wagon if it is attached with a tongue to the steer axle, and yes they take some practice to back up. But, you should be fine with what you are doing.
On a good day, I can back a haywagon into any barn and get it exactly where I want it. On other days, I can get so frustrated that I just quit and help guide someone else.
On a good day, I can back a haywagon into any barn and get it exactly where I want it. On other days, I can get so frustrated that I just quit and help guide someone else.
That's the kind of trailer I thought you were talking about, not a standard tandem axle trailer. I've never had to deal with one of those so I can't offer any insight. Free bump for ya.
Pstroke96
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thanks for the insight guys im only concerned because the area that the group meets before the parade is kind of tight. guess ill just show up a little early and make a fool of myself in front of as few people as possible
TurdHerder7.3
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Trailer will take its new direction alot faster than a regular trailer. Kinda have to get it turned and moving then start getting it straight right away. That is my experience. Not to bad but i started with them when i was young. Makes one hell of a goofy joint between struck and trailer. Other than what has been said in this thread. You just kinda have to do it. Practice a little at home before you go. YOU CAN DO IT!!
Pstroke96
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your screen name makes me LOL LOL every time i see it. i guess it wont be that big of a deal im pretty good with a normal trailer, even a real short one. well see what happens. thanks guys
TurdHerder7.3
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It's what I do.
BWCbuilt
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Practice, Practice, Practice....... don't get your tow vehicle turned much from the tongue because you will never be able to swing it back in time.... take your time, and if you get off track, pull plenty forward and get straight again. I assume the grader is on steel, that makes it a little easier because it will slide in the direction you want a little better.
Oooohhh backing haywagon's in a barn....:doh: It took me a couple of years to figure out the best way to do that... We have a big Deere with a loader, I built a toothbar for it with a forged sleeve hitch so I'm going forward and not backwards.. Works like a dream..
03-Blue-Powerstroke
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I find those style wagons are a lot easier when your using a tractor. I can usually back bale/silage wagons where I want them. With the truck it's a little harder.
