baler fit on a trailer?

jdrotert · Aug 29, 2003

Does anyone know if an International model 46 baler will fit on a 16' flat-bed, car-hauler type tandem axle trailer? I'm concerned with the width. I'll be picking it up tomorrow. The owner is 7 hrs away and says it's 8' wide, but I find it hard to believe and can't call him until 7pm tonight. Anybody know?

RonR · Aug 29, 2003

Have him measure outside tread width

As long as the tires fit on the trailer, assuming you don't have sides on the trailer, it can hang over a little.

If you have side rails, now that could be a problem.

Ron

jdrotert · Aug 29, 2003

Re: Have him measure outside tread width

Boy, that was quick!

Anyway, I dunno if the tires will fit. No sides on this trailer, just the fender wells sticking outside the deck. I'm concerned whether the tires will clear the fenders, basically.

I may just have to wait until I can call the owner.

John

BB_TX · Aug 29, 2003

Not familiar with the baler, but I would not be surprised if it was 8' wide to the outside of the wheels. That would only leave 6' or less for the baler machinery.
I live on a farm to market road and it is not unusual to see a baler being towed down the road and taking up more that it's lane.

RonR · Aug 29, 2003

It's been 30 yrs since I've been near a baler, but they used to have a field/road tongue position. We used to not shift it if we were going short distance, cuz that was WORK! If we were towing one behind a pickup and/or any distance, we've shift them.

The other option is to put it on the trailer, then angle it if you have to, so the pickup attachment misses the fender.

Though not as easy, I suppose you could drop the pickup attachment and load them separately if you had to.

Enjoy--and let us know what you find please.

Ron

markct · Aug 29, 2003

nope, not unless ya have fenders strong enough to drive it up and over, the tires are on the very outer edges of a baler, and most all balers are atleast 8ft wide, my NH is 8 ft 6 inch, a friend has a newer NH that is over 9 ft wide. you better bring lotsa ramps and blocking since its gona be a trick fitting it on that trailer

cowboydoc · Aug 29, 2003

Not familiar with that baler but if it's 8' wide then that will more than likely be at the tires. Is this a round or square baler? I don't think there's anyway you'd get a square baler on.

jwcinpk · Aug 30, 2003

I have that same baler and we haul it on a flt trailer that is 102 inches wide with no sides. I think the baler is exactly 8 feet and there is only 3 inches to play with on each side. Hope that helps. Those are real good old balers! What did you have to give for it?

Gary_in_Indiana · Aug 31, 2003

IF the baler is really 96" wide you have a problem. A car hauler is typically no more than 83-84" between the fenders. You could remove the fenders and gain some room but not the foot you'll need. Without the fenders you could conceivably driver over your trailer tires if your baler would clear them afterwards.

Another option is to build up your bed to the point of having the floor at the height of the tops of your fenders. Neither are perfect methods but each will work.

Good luck with whatever you decide. I hope this helps. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif