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Old 06-23-2021, 07:06 AM
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Default Strongest hitch for towing trailer?
I want to setup my 1512 (=782, 882 diesel) to pull a firewood trailer. How much can the stock 5-bolt hitch plate on the aluminum rear handle? Xtreme has a receiver hitch that uses 7 bolts. Thought about their sleeve hitch with ears, but I can't attach a lift lever due to the fuel tank sitting right between the holes for the Frankenstein bolts. No current plan for other implements so don't want to spring for a new cat 0. Ideally I'd like to pull 1000-1500 pounds loaded on level ground.

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Since a cub is not a 3/4 ton 4X4 pee cup truck, a factory hitch is just fine for pulling a lawn cart/ small wood trailer.
If you are planning on pulling a loaded vehicle trailer, plan on it being a down hill event on pavement and a long stopping distance..
I have 2, 782's with weights/loaded tires and a 1650, I know their limitations.
I've seen pictures of a bicycle pulling an airstream trailer, also pictures of a fearsome "Jackalobe"
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Pulling is not the issue......
STOPPING is where the problems come into play.
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I understand the weight I mentioned is a bit ambitious. I just wanted to make sure the standard hitch on the aluminum rear wasn't a limiting factor.
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I understand the weight I mentioned is a bit ambitious. I just wanted to make sure the standard hitch on the aluminum rear wasn't a limiting factor.
Not a problem if you are not trying to pull stumps with a full throttle run at it.
Do make sure your aluminum rear, has all 4 bolts securing it to the frame, above the axles and they are tight,
also check that the 2 mounts on the front of the housing are secure, and not broken off as happens sometimes.
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