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Tractor cribbing

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FARMIN RED

07-20-2004 08:38:26




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I Am going to be ready to tare my tractor all the way down and I want to build some cribbing for the tractor so it is very sturdy. While the tractor will be for the most part taken apart I will still be able to start and run the engine. I need some help on how to build sturdy cribbing for the tractor. I need it strong because I will be yanking and tuging on the tractor while it is up in the air. Also my small son will be helping me with the project so I need it safe for him as well. Thanks for all your help.

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Jeb2N

07-21-2004 14:30:45




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 Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to FARMIN RED, 07-20-2004 08:38:26  
I like to use 4x4 timbers stacked in pairs like lincoln logs. I would not use landscape timbers due to the round edges. Also get in some 2x4s for when it starts to get close to the frame. In general, build it up as close as you can to the frame or axles, then lift up with an engine hoist or similar and lower back down onto the cribbing.

My main reason for not going close to the ground is if you have, say, a tricycle type tractor, you'd have to lower the front down, and then each rear axle would drop one at a time causing the tractor to lean over rather badly until the other side was down. I don't like leaning tractors at all. I built my cribbing about 12" on center as far as stacking the boards. Stay away from concrete blocks as they have no "give" and are prone to collapsing (as well as being more expensive).

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Steve W (NY)

07-20-2004 09:29:28




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 Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to FARMIN RED, 07-20-2004 08:38:26  
I don't know how big a machine you are tearing into, but I've had success lowering machines down to close to the ground. Less chance of an accident, and easier to work on. I use a heavy duty engine hoist to pull the front wheels off one at a time, and set the machine on jack stands, then I use the same procedure to lower the rear end. Be careful with weighted tires. They can kill.

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Steve

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