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Sorry I wasn't clear.
Clearance in the swing of the tool is only an issue if you're using a breaker bar. And that points directly to the shortcoming of the tool that comes with the hitch. It's just too short to provide adequate leverage.
From our CAT scale readings I came to the conclusion that for good weight distribution there is enough force on the trunnion bars that the OEM tool does not provide adequate leverage to safely engage the chains.
The force required to engage the chains in the latch is not linear. It increases toward the end of the stroke. A fellow could get to the 95% point and then have it spin backwards and unwind. That would be unpleasant. There are several accounts attesting to that.
Blue Ox is the best of the three WD hitches I have owned. I'm very satisfied with it
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