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atcavage · 10-24-2006, 08:57 PM

Can I attach a ball to the hole in my bumper and tow a (loaded) concrete quick cart or home cement mixer? I never had anything installed, aside from a non-functioning brake package from 1975. I don't want to lose my bumper, but I don't want to not do it because I am afraid. However, I do feel uncomfortable doing it because I don't have the money to pay for a missing bumper and a concrete cart bouncing down the road into a Mercedes.

Thanks.

**kwmech** · 10-24-2006, 09:30 PM

Depends on the condition and strength of your bumper. The concrete carts loaded with a yard of cement, I think, weigh in the neighborhood of 5k

roj2323 · 10-24-2006, 11:42 PM

this all really depends on what kind of bumper, it's mounting method and how large the cart is. however i really don't think you should move it loaded unless it's a short distance and at slow speed. i.e. under 15mph.

kwmech is about right on weight. i'm a concrete guy i should know.

grayw0lf · 10-25-2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Depends on the condition and strength of your bumper. The concrete carts loaded with a yard of cement, I think, weigh in the neighborhood of 5k

Agreed.

I tow with my bumper, but it is made of 3/8" plate in the center & the mounting brackets are cut from 1/2" steel plate.

**Canadian694x4** · 10-29-2006, 09:27 PM

Personally I don't tow anything over 1500 pounds with my bumper hitch (still short slow trips too). If it was welded to the frame I'd prolly trust it for more but If I'm gonna do any serious trailering I'm looking into a "Reese" type frame hitch...

BarryB · 10-29-2006, 09:35 PM

Bumper towing maybe if your towing a little utility trailer, anything over that I would get a reciever hitch. They aren't that expensive, if you look, alot of time you can find used ones in the classifieds for cheap.

matthufham · 10-29-2006, 09:42 PM

if you have to question it, then don't

10-24-2006, 08:57 PM	#1
atcavage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 79	bumper towing question (quick cart) Can I attach a ball to the hole in my bumper and tow a (loaded) concrete quick cart or home cement mixer? I never had anything installed, aside from a non-functioning brake package from 1975. I don't want to lose my bumper, but I don't want to not do it because I am afraid. However, I do feel uncomfortable doing it because I don't have the money to pay for a missing bumper and a concrete cart bouncing down the road into a Mercedes. Thanks. __________________ 1972 1/2 ton Chevy C10 V-8 350, crate engine, with Flomaster dual exhaust. She's Old Blue the Truckinator (no relation to Arnold )

10-24-2006, 09:30 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,650	Re: bumper towing question (quick cart) Depends on the condition and strength of your bumper. The concrete carts loaded with a yard of cement, I think, weigh in the neighborhood of 5k

10-24-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: bumper towing question (quick cart) this all really depends on what kind of bumper, it's mounting method and how large the cart is. however i really don't think you should move it loaded unless it's a short distance and at slow speed. i.e. under 15mph. kwmech is about right on weight. i'm a concrete guy i should know.

10-29-2006, 09:27 PM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: bumper towing question (quick cart) Personally I don't tow anything over 1500 pounds with my bumper hitch (still short slow trips too). If it was welded to the frame I'd prolly trust it for more but If I'm gonna do any serious trailering I'm looking into a "Reese" type frame hitch... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-29-2006, 09:35 PM	#6
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: bumper towing question (quick cart) Bumper towing maybe if your towing a little utility trailer, anything over that I would get a reciever hitch. They aren't that expensive, if you look, alot of time you can find used ones in the classifieds for cheap.

10-29-2006, 09:42 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: bumper towing question (quick cart) if you have to question it, then don't



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