Attaching the trailer to the power tiller with your own hands

Making a homemade trailer for power tiller with your own hands

The technology of creation of any machine is approximately the same. All the parts are made first, and then the assembly begins.

Body frame

You start by making the frame, to which, in the process of making other parts, you should try them on and see how the whole product fits together. As a rule, it is a rectangular product with dimensions of about 1500?1,000 mm.

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Undercarriage

Experts believe that the most reasonable thing is to take the rear axle from a discarded car, for example, “Tavria”. Of course, it’s necessary to overhaul, rinse and lubricate all movable elements.

The body, the frame cladding

The trailer is made in order to be able to transport something in it. So, we need a small body. We already have a frame, we need to make the sides. They can be made of wood, plastic, profiled sheeting.Wood is not durable, plastic has low durability, metal is more expensive but will last much longer. If the sides are made of steel sheet, they must be strengthened with reinforcing ribs. The wooden boards should be treated with a special rot-proof impregnation. It is recommended to make the back board openable.

Brakes on the trailer to the tiller with his hands

Every vehicle must have a brake. And the single-axle tractor and trailer coupling is the vehicle. Of course, you may not drive it on city streets, but you still need to install the brakes for personal safety. The mechanism shown in the illustration below is operated by a foot pedal. When parked, the unit is secured with a furniture latch. If there is such a possibility, it is possible to put real car brakes.

Other parts

The most popular “other part” is the mechanic’s seat and sometimes the passenger’s seat. The degree of comfort depends on the taste and ingenuity of the designer. And another useful detail is a parking stand under the trailer beam. When parked, this device is folded down and the trailer stands in a horizontal position.

How to make a two-axle trailer for a power tiller

To transport loads over 300 kg, you should make a two-axle trailer.The technology of creation is the same as the single-axle. the development of design documentation, the selection of materials and suitable parts, making parts and frame.Since the vehicle is designed for a high carrying capacity, the frame must be made more robust. It requires sectional tubes of at least 50?50 mm? The wheel axles are welded to the frame side members. An interesting variant is created when the single-axle tractor is placed behind the cargo platform. This layout reminds an ATV. In the process of testing and modifications, the front part of this miracle machine was equipped with a steering column with all the necessary mechanisms. A self-propelled sidecar. And you can hitch a cargo cart to it at the back.

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the feature of the tipper trailer is that its body is not welded to the trailer platform, but is mounted on a hinge. The center of gravity of the loaded body should be slightly behind the joint. The tailgate must be hinged or removable. The manufacturing technology is the same as for the other designs.

How to make your own hands?

In performing its functions, a hitch for a power tiller will carry heavy loads, which means that it is necessary to observe the recommended strength and dimensional parameters of all components of the assembly.

Then the following properties of the coupling device will be ensured:

• The guarantee of a strong mating with the power block;
• Attachment to the hinged rigging;
• Guarantee of the declared operational properties of the products;
• affordable price;
• quality, long service life.

Choosing a modification, it is necessary to check the dimensions, drawbar hitch (towbar) of the power tiller and attachments (harrow, trailer, plow and others).

The task of a specialist is to ensure the absolute compatibility of components, ease of use and the ability to quickly adjust the equipment for a particular task.

The main component of the multifunctional coupling is a holder of U-shaped configuration. Through the holes on one side, it is fixed to the motor vehicle by means of pins, and on the second side, the rack of the required attachments is attached to the casing of the device.

Required tools, materials and equipment

There is a specific set of tools that are needed to create a coupling device. Basically, everything you need for the assembly of such elements is available for everyone who farms their own land.

You will need these tools:

• angle grinder;
• Electric drill or boring machine;
• Measuring tools: square, roulette, ruler;
• welding machine;
• a set of wrenches;
• Fixing elements (studs, bolts).

It should be noted that in this situation it is extremely important that the holes to be drilled in the part, exactly coincided with the studs and bolts. The gap in diameter is not necessary, because it will reduce the period of the used trailers and canopies.

At the same time during the work it is important first to make the smallest diameter holes in the element (from 5 millimeters), and then to drill with larger drills (up to 12-16 millimeters, according to bolt diameters). Such a way to force and simplify this part of the work, while at the same time allowing you to measure the holes very correctly. To create the frame, you can use a channel of suitable size, and if it is absent, you can assemble the element from an iron sheet.

A very practical modification of the adjustable coupling. such a design will give the opportunity to link attachments of different generations, classes and brands. Despite the fact that for the current period such a design is not in demand, we should not forget that in the economy will gradually appear different devices, and the possibility of convenient aggregation of each of them will seriously increase the choice, giving the opportunity to proceed only from the necessary functional features of equipment.

Blueprints

Assembly of the coupling device for motor vehicles by own forces involves the use of drawing materials. There are many different options, but it is better to take as a basis the most suitable and adjust, taking into account the characteristics of their own equipment.

The drawing should reflect the following elements:

• 2 U-shaped parts, equal in all characteristics, but with a different number of holes. in the first 6, in the second 8;
• housing, containing 2 threads with diameters of M12 and M16 and equipped with a mounting structure for fixation with one of the units;
• Adjustment element. a handle placed on the body of the element, its structure includes a screw connected to the holder and for comfort having a handle (it is important to calculate the exact direction of the holder. only up or down and so that it does not interfere with the operation of motor vehicles).

Because power tillers under all conditions involve coupling with a hitch, the details of the location of the connection can be found in his present instructions.

Step by step guide

To make a multi-functional connection you need a very even surface. a special work table. Plan for the manufacture of a coupling device for power tiller is as follows.

• Mark up the parts on the drawing and mark them on the workpiece.
• Use an electric drill or a drill press to make a hole in line with the markings. Make sure they are correct, using a caliper and a stud (bolt), which will be used to make the fixation. Make sure the holes are of a suitable diameter so that there is no play and the fasteners do not jam.
• Weld joints. The electric arc welding is preferred where the heating is only done in the joints, without damaging the steel properties in any way.
• Assemble the part. Use bolts to connect the holder and the channel. If you have an adjustment tool, fasten this as well.

The fasteners by means of which the hitch is attached to the single axle tractor through the holes in the assemblies must be of the same quality and strength as the unit itself.

Secondly, we remind you that the part is made to ensure that the versatility of the power tiller was the utmost. with an ideally matched coupling device there is a possibility of comfortable hitching and long term efficient use of every towed or trailed implement including: an adapter, an arrow, a harrow, a plough, a trailer, all types of mowers, a potato-plower and any other attachments.

And due to the fact that the components of the attachment may be different on different equipment, which usually makes it difficult for them to interact with the power tiller, the successful design of the hitch and the possibility of its adjustment solves this problem.

Attaching implements to the vehicle

After assembling the part, the most important thing is to accurately attach it. Mounting techniques are quite simple, but it is important to follow them. In essence, attachment of equipment to the power tiller is reduced to a fairly simple action: you need to make the holes of the coupling device and the linkage coincide and fix them by bolts or pins. The radial holes allow you to adjust the position of the coupling device during operation.

After completing the installation it is necessary to tighten the components of the threaded fastening of the device with a motor vehicle. Then the attachment is fitted.

After the initial locking of the attachment, the final locking should be carried out immediately before starting work. To loosen the adjusting elements (bolts), find the ideal level and tighten them with wrenches.

Depending on the structure, the holder may be fitted with a replaceable pin with a thread, into which a bolt M16 is screwed.