towing a tractor on highway.

Tractor tires are simply not designed for high speed operation. (I recently purchased a new set of Firestone tractor front tires - the sidewalls are clearly marked "25 MPH MAXIMUM SPEED".)

Another reason to keep the towing speeds low if using a dolly: Tractors have no suspension. At higher speeds any kind of a bump is gonna bounce the tractor tires clear of the road which could cause vehicle control issues - especially if you are negotiating a bend in the road. Also the repeated impact will beat h*ll out of delicate parts like the carb, radiator, battery, etc.

So unless you're towing short distances over back roads spend a few $ more and rent a trailer for your "53 Ford".

The problem with a dolly is the fact that the tractor tires; king pins; and steering linkage will not stand up to highway speeds. You may be OK for a short distance at 20 to 25 MPH but you could drive the tractor itself that fast.

That being said, this caution MAY not apply to a JUB (I can't recall just how the tranny is set up), yet it's something to consider, and certainly could be an issue for some folks reading this, and getting the idea to try to tow another brand of tractor.

I'd also be concerned about the front tractor tires not being rated for highway speeds. Would hate to have one come apart while I was going down the road. You'd also have to lock the steering to keep the tractor from swinging from side to side. I don't think the tractor front end would have enough caster to track well, particularly with the rear end higher than the front.

At first glance, a dolly looks like a really bad idea. Would have to think very carefully before doing something like that, particularly when you compare the risk with the cost of renting a trailer for the day.

Keith