How to build a wagon to pull with a quad?
Question:i need to build a wagon, have very limited resources, old lawnmower, i can take axels off of and tires, any ideas for a hitch as well?
Answers:
The tires from a lawn mower will leave you with little clearance. The front tires from a coupe of BMX type kids bikes would work better. Just bolt the tires to the sides of your box about 1/3 of the distance from the back.
For the hitch a Pintle Hook type is the simplest to make with a basic hook and ring setup.
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Find or bend two pieces of iron. One needs to look like a question mark that is almost a complete ring and having some way to connect to the quad with the opening facing up. An eye bolt with a cut in the eye about 45degs away from the bolt would work also. You then need a complete ring to attach to the cart in a horizontal position to drop in to the hook. Add a cut section of pipe to cover the opening in the hook so the trailer can’t pop out when braking.
See photos of a bike trailer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/84649987@n0...
Northern Tool has a wide variety of wagon parts. Farmtek is a good source for all kinds of ready made wagons.
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