Posted by Bob M on June 30, 2008 at 08:16:42 from (151.190.254.108):
In Reply to: Towing a Farmall M posted by J Norris on June 30, 2008 at 07:26:11:
Towing an M few miles at low speed is OK. However I'd avoid flat towing the tractor 140 miles for several reasons:
1 - At road speeds the transmmission main shaft will be spinning furiously in the pilot bearing inside the tranny input shaft. But with the transmission in neutral and the engine not running, NO oil is being thrown up by the (stationary) countershaft to lube that poor pilot bearing. The bearing will likely fail before you make your destination, unless you stop every 10 - 20 miles or so and run the engine to re-oil the bearing.
2 - While your truck may be rated to tow 8,000 lb, towing a load that large assumes the trailer has brakes. The M weighs around 5,500 lb. Most states now REQUIRE trailer brakes for towed loads over 3,000 lb. (A panic stop even from 20 mph with your 5,500 tractor pushing from behind will be a terrifying experience!)
3 - 140 miles on hard pavement is a lot of unnecessary wear on (expensive) rear tires.
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Were it mine I'd borrow or rent a flatbed for a day and haul it safely. Or simply drive the tractor the 140 miles if you have to - you'll likely no more fuel than if you flat towed it with your truck. And you'll get to enjoy some scenery along the way!
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