Re: Paint Tractor Weight

Posted by Haas on March 19, 2002 at 14:12:03 from (64.12.102.51):

In Reply to: Paint Tractor Weight posted by Farmall Flunkie on March 19, 2002 at 10:25:49:

Trailering a Farmall M (weight of around 6000 lbs depending on how equipped) is a bit of a stretch with a 1/2 ton truck. If you are going a short distance you will be ok. If you are going farther (I'd say more than 50 miles), you will need trailer brakes, an oil cooler on the engine and a transmission cooler if you have an automatic transmission. If it is a tag-a-long trailer, you will also need an equalizer hitch. If you are going even a short distance without these items, especially the brakes you are taking risks. For long distance towing of something as heavy as an M you need a 3/4 ton truck minimum. Also, make sure you have a trailer of sufficient capacity. A 6 or 7000 lb trailer with 3500 lbs axles is not sufficient for an M because the trailer rating includes the weight of the trailer. Also, note that the M will not go on a trailer where the trailer deck is between the wheels unless the rear wheels of the M are turned in.

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