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reststop

10-14-2007 07:13:14

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I havent got it yet but am looking at purchasing an older stye hay rake soon. It may be that it will be some distance (100 miles) from home. I have a standard car trailer, about 6.5 X 16 ft that I can use. The trailer has 12" sides around the bed. Total width is 8 ft. Will I be able to haul a rake home on it? I guess I will have to drop it on length wise and it will hang off the side a little. Anyone done this? Do you have to take it apart to haul it? Thanks,

Rob

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reststop

10-27-2007 12:16:46

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

I like the idea of taking the basket off. A little update. Went to an auction 3 miles from home that had a NH56 rake. Rake in good shape so I figured to buy it and bring it home. Long story short, an Amish fellow wanted it more than I did. I stopped bidding when it got to $900. Whew! Guess I,m still looking. Again, thanks for the replies.

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reststop

10-16-2007 05:58:42

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

I agree, alot of good information and advise. Very encouraging. I dont think I would consider trying to tow a rake more than about 20-30 miles. Depending on the rake, I think it will hang off the trailer some but an acceptable amount. I actually passed up a very good deal on a rake a while back because of my concerns for getting it home. Wont make that mistake again. Thanks to all for your replies.

rob

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paul

10-16-2007 00:46:27

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

The steel wheeled type sell for scrap iron here, would find one a lot closer.

Saw a fellow pull one behind his pickup on the tar past me. Musta been going 30 mph. The 2 rear little wheels were scooting around like a shopping cart wheel, never saw anything quite like that. Can't imagine he got far, didn't see how he got as far as past my place....

Could be real hard to pull onto your trailer, but a loader should be able to lift it on & make it work.

You got a lot of good advise if it is a newer 2-wheel type.

--->Paul

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Farmallb

10-14-2007 17:41:00

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

I got a free steel wheeled Case side rake. I took a 10ft wide trailer by 22ft long. He helped me load it and we had a heck of a time. Finally he said (I never worked so hard to give something away). We got it done and its here, And its just a parts rake.

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KEH

10-14-2007 16:43:06

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

If it is a New Holland rake, I wouldn't try pulling it that distance on the road. If you pull it anywhere, keep this in mind: The axle runs in bushings on the two attachment points on the frame, not bearings, at least on the 55 I had. I would worry about heat build up. The drive shaft that goes from the gear box to turn the reel should be disconnected for highway speeds. I had to replace one years ago because the guy delivering it didn't do that. NH rakes have little levers on the hubs to lock out the shaft, but they can slip.

KEH

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Tallperson

10-14-2007 15:23:12

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

If they have a loader just lift it up and and set it on longways to the trailer with the tongue toward the drivers side. You can then haul it easily... probably with nothing hanging out into traffic.. Tallperson

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centralky

10-14-2007 14:05:11

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

rest, where is the rake(roughly) and where in central ky are you? If you keep an eye on the farm auctions you can sometimes come across one fairly reasonable. Saw an older NH? sell a couple weeks ago for about $275 or so. The Lex herald-Loser paper has a fairly good list in Sunday's "Homeseller" paper. This winter will bring a larger number of 'consignment' sales and now you 'usually' see several farm auctions coming up. Good huntin'!

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Big Hunter

10-14-2007 13:38:51

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

I put a 2 star tedder and a NH...sorry my mind went blank...I think it's a model 56 on a car trailer 7 by 18 feet. drove 200 miles. just hang most of it off the passenfer side and flag it...and pray you don't get pulled over for a wide load.

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55 50

10-14-2007 11:36:35

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

if the 12 inch sides of the trailer are removable you should probably take them off to make for easier loading and tieing down.

If it"s a newer style rake with very good tires it could be pulled home as a last resort over maybe 4 or 5 hours.

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TomH in PA

10-14-2007 11:34:03

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

My rake (also an NH 56) is 75 inches between the outside of the tires, so it should fit on the trailer. The rake itself extends another 24 inches past the tires on each side, so it won't hang over much. It's just about as long front to back as it is wide so I doubt putting it on sideways will save you much. But check the dimensions of what you're buying. And consider renting a flat trailer, they don't cost much for a one day local rental.

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Dave H (MI)

10-14-2007 08:38:09

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to reststop, 10-14-2007 07:13:14

Boy, I don't know. I completely disassembled a cultivator once and took it home in the trunk of a Buick. Hay rakes are awkward things because of the offset way they are constructed and you did not give a ton of info about make, type, or age.
I have a NH 56 side delivery. It was about 35 miles away. I greased the bearings, checked the tires and took the back roads at around 20 MPH with it hooked to the car. Took my time, saw some things I would have missed otherwise. Trailer would be better if you can get it on/off easy and safe. They are also heavier than they look.

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Spook

10-15-2007 08:40:42

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to Dave H (MI), 10-14-2007 08:38:09

In the trunk? U one ambitious boy!!

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TomA

10-18-2007 08:59:38

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Re: How to get a hay rake home? in reply to Spook, 10-15-2007 08:40:42

I have moved rakes by taking the basket off and loading it in the pickup and just towing the gooseneck, its not overwidth that way.

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