Re: Transporting Farmall Cub

Posted by Phil Auten (TX) on August 18, 2000 at 05:23:38 from (206.175.72.226):

In Reply to: Transporting Farmall Cub posted by Ray A on August 18, 2000 at 04:27:52:

Ray,
Since the Cub weighs about 1,500 lbs., I would recommend a trailer with a 2,000 lb. capacity and brakes on all axles. Since most utility trailers in this class will have only one axle, this shouldn't be a problem. This will allow you to haul the Cub and at least one implement without exceeding the safe capacity of your trailer tires. Be sure the tires will carry the rated load, some dealers use really cheap tires to keep the price down. You might even want to buy your own tires and have the dealer use them. I would highly recommend that you use trailer rated tires instead of taking what the dealer puts on, which is usually car tires which do not have the sidewall strength needed. Count on $100 per tire for the trailer tires, but they are worth the price. I've had two blowouts on my trailer recently and it isn't fun changing a trailer tire with a 5,000 lb. tractor on the trailer! The only other restriction will be dimensions required for the Cub to fit the deck. Take the width and length of the Cub with you when you go to the dealer. I had a trailer custom built for me and the man helped me quite a bit. Ask the dealer every question you can think of and be sure to tell him what you want to do with the trailer. One very welcome suggestion was to match the hubs to the tow vehicle so I could use the truck spare on the trailer, which saved my butt a couple of times already. I also had three ramps made so I can load tricycle tractors, but you don't have that problem.
When you get ready to wire your Blazer for trailer lights, go to an auto parts store and get one of the kits that just plugs into the vehicle wiring harness. It's a lot easier and better than splicing into the harness yourself.
Finally, check with your state DMV for regulations on trailers so you are sure you get a trailer you can use without a bunch of hassles getting it tagged.
After you get the trailer, get two load binder chains and two load binders. Nylon straps are fine for holding cardboard boxes into the back of a pickup, but have no place on a load as heavy as a tractor. Use chains! If you ever have to make a sudden stop, you don't want your Cub coming through the back window of your Blazer at you.

Phil
Been there, done that!

Follow Ups:

• Re: Re: Transporting Farmall Cub Ray A 09:50:59 08/18/00 (2)
  • Re: Re: Re: Transporting Farmall Cub Paul Shuler 20:43:09 08/18/00 (1)
    • Re: Re: Re: Re: Transporting Farmall Cub Ray A 19:27:36 08/19/00 (0)

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