Re: Transporting tractor

Posted by Nat 2 on July 13, 2007 at 12:08:51 from (64.80.108.52):

In Reply to: Transporting tractor posted by Kevin H on July 13, 2007 at 11:00:47:

You can haul an M on a car hauler with a 1/2 ton truck, but there are caveats:

1. Tires can NOT be "loaded." No fluid.
2. No wheel weights. Take 'em off, leave 'em in the garage. Putting them in the truck doesn't buy you anything. Weight is the issue both here and with the fluid in the tires.
3. The rear wheels must be dished in. You can't get the tractor narrow enough to fit on a car hauler otherwise.
4. You may even want to consider removing other heavy items like the battery (probalby no good anyway), the belly pump (another ~100lbs that can be hauled in another vehicle on a separate trip), and even the belt pulley gearbox. Every pound you take off the tractor will make your trip safer and more comfortable.

A plain old bare-bones M should weigh around 5500lb. That's about the maximum you'd want on a car hauler with a 1/2 ton truck, and then you better take it slow and make sure the trailer brakes are good and reliable. A weight distribution hitch for the trailer is a must.

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• Re: Transporting tractor georgeky 12:17:49 07/13/07 (0)

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