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Systems and methods for moving objects facilitate quick and inexpensive relocation of the target objects. Operator safety is enhanced by eliminating the need to apply manual force to urge a target object into motion, and by inclusion of features such as automatic braking responsive to motor cut-off.

Systems and methods for moving objects facilitate quick and inexpensive relocation of the target objects. Operator safety is enhanced by eliminating the need to apply manual force to urge a target object into motion, and by inclusion of features such as automatic braking responsive to motor cut-off. Through use of the present system, a user may move a target object, for example a trailer intended for use behind a vehicle, into and/or out of a storage location in a simplified and more efficient manner.

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1. An object mover system, comprising: at least one wheel coupled to a frame, wherein the frame comprises: a horizontal steel plate;a first sidewall extending downward from the horizontal steel plate, the first sidewall having an opening receiving a bearing and an axle;a trailer connecting unit disp

1. An object mover system, comprising: at least one wheel coupled to a frame, wherein the frame comprises: a horizontal steel plate;a first sidewall extending downward from the horizontal steel plate, the first sidewall having an opening receiving a bearing and an axle;a trailer connecting unit disposed on the top of the horizontal steel plate, the trailer connecting unit rotatable with respect to the frame;a truncated arm extending downward from the horizontal steel plate, the truncated arm coupled to a motor; anda linkage extending upward at an angle from the truncated arm, the linkage receiving a portion of a steering handle;the motor coupled to the at least one wheel via a planetary gear system;the steering handle coupled to the frame, wherein the steering handle enables steering of the at least one wheel; anda control panel coupled to the motor, wherein the control panel activates the motor responsive to input at the control panel. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the planetary gear system operates as a brake responsive to deactivation of the motor. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the control panel is removably coupled to the motor. 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising a battery coupled to the motor. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured to move an object having a weight of less than 3000 pounds. 6. The system of claim 1 wherein the axle does not pass through the truncated arm. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the trailer connecting unit comprises a cylindrical extension configured to receive a portion of a trailer stand. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the object mover system is configured with a zero offset axle configuration. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the axis of rotation of the wheel is rotatable through 360 degrees, and wherein the axis of rotation of the wheel is rotatable through at least 180 degrees via operation of the steering handle when the trailer connecting unit is coupled to a trailer. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the axis of rotation of the motor and the axis of rotation of the frame with respect to the connecting unit intersect at the center of the wheel. 11. A method for moving a trailer, the method comprising: coupling a wheel to the tongue of the trailer, the wheel being coupled to a motor via a planetary gear system, wherein the wheel is coupled to a frame comprising: a horizontal steel plate;a first sidewall extending downward from the horizontal steel plate, the first sidewall having an opening receiving a bearing and an axle;a trailer connecting unit disposed on the top of the horizontal steel plate, the trailer connecting unit rotatable with respect to the frame;a truncated arm extending downward from the horizontal steel plate, the truncated arm coupled to the motor; anda linkage extending upward at an angle from the truncated arm, the linkage receiving a portion of a steering handle;coupling the motor to a power source located on the trailer;delivering, via a control panel coupled to the motor, at least one operational command to the motor to cause the motor to operate and move the trailer: andproviding guidance to the trailer while the motor is operational via use of the steering handle coupled to the wheel. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising decoupling the wheel from the tongue of the trailer. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising decoupling the control panel from the motor. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the control panel comprises a first speed switch and a second speed switch. 15. The method of claim 11, wherein the control panel is wirelessly coupled to the motor. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising deactivating the motor, via the wireless control panel, to cause the trailer to come to a stop. 17. The method of claim 11, wherein the providing guidance to the trailer comprises steering the trailer into a location inaccessible to the trailer when the trailer is coupled to a tow hitch of a vehicle. 18. The method of claim 11, wherein the providing guidance to the trailer comprises steering the trailer while the trailer is in a location inaccessible to a tow vehicle. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the steering handle is coupled to the truncated arm at a location between the trailer connecting unit and the ground, and wherein the steering handle is rotatable through at least 180 degrees with respect to the trailer during the time the steering handle provides guidance to the motor. 20. The method of claim 11, wherein the axle does not pass through the truncated arm.