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Old 12-17-2019, 12:32 PM   #267 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Xist View Post
Please quantify the magnitude of this advantage. The two bumpers are 262 pixels apart in that image and the tow strap only rises 8 pixels. It is simple math. Come on, do it.
It IS an advantage. You can have a lightweight tractor, and attach to tow hitch in the right location - and all the weight of the tow load transfers to the tractor wheels.

All else being equal - the tow hitch points must be the same height IF you want to test the actual towing power.
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