GarethC replied on 11/06/2024 18:42
Posted on 11/06/2024 18:42
Can anyone explain please, why if for example I set my nose weight to 85kg with milenco gauge or bathroom scales, can I still lift the hitch up with both hands?
I mean that's like 3 bags of cement and I know for a fact that I can barely lift one bag.
I've asked several people who set this and all agree it's relatively easy to lift the hitch up but none of them would remotely be able to lift a fraction of 85kg.
I just can't get my head around this despite being in engineering all my life and am aware of leverage, moments, pivot points etc.
I'm thinking surely there must be a simple explanation.
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