Driving new tractor home from dealer
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rjkobbeman
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I'm not concerned about traffic and/or being able to be safe.
I was more concerned about running a fresh engine down the road. Sounds like I just need to take it easy and not run it full RPMs and vary it at times.
My other concern was the implement (6' cutter). I know this tractor is decent size and has a heavy duty looking 3 point hitch... But the top link connection on the tractor itself (the draft control holes -- top one for the cutter obviously) just doesn't look that substantial. It just seems like a big implement could rip that thing apart if you bounced it too hard! Under normal operations there isn't much stress on the top link right? (At least for a cutter.) But lifting the implement up does pull on that top link. I wasnt sure if driving down the road with a cutter hanging on the back would put undue stress on it or not.
I'm not trying to baby this thing... I just want to make sure I'm not doing something that is an obvious no-no.
Thanks for the advice...
I was more concerned about running a fresh engine down the road. Sounds like I just need to take it easy and not run it full RPMs and vary it at times.
My other concern was the implement (6' cutter). I know this tractor is decent size and has a heavy duty looking 3 point hitch... But the top link connection on the tractor itself (the draft control holes -- top one for the cutter obviously) just doesn't look that substantial. It just seems like a big implement could rip that thing apart if you bounced it too hard! Under normal operations there isn't much stress on the top link right? (At least for a cutter.) But lifting the implement up does pull on that top link. I wasnt sure if driving down the road with a cutter hanging on the back would put undue stress on it or not.
I'm not trying to baby this thing... I just want to make sure I'm not doing something that is an obvious no-no.
Thanks for the advice...
Mark @ Everlast
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If you've ever been to a dealership when they are breaking in a tractor on a Dyno, then you wouldn't worry about the high speeds of the engine or loading it... Because that's exactly what they do.
Dmace
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I would strap the mower in the loader bucket and carry it if your concerned about having it hanging off the back although it should be fine.
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I wouldn't give it a second thought. It will be a nice bonding time for you and the new tractor. If your worried about the rotary mower lower it so the tail wheel is carrying some of the weight.
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Agree with everyone else, vary speed a little and don't worry about the implement damaging the top link or attachment point, it will receive far more abuse/use than that in operation. I have a six-foot and ten-foot three point and have had no issues over many years.
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rjkobbeman
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the advise. I drove a route last night that I think will be a slow path.
wvpolekat
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I would bet that a tractor, properly marked with a SMV triangle is legal in all 50 states, with the possible exception of Interstates and other limited access highways.
If my tractor came in and I told my dealer I would like to have it before the rest of the implements arrived, he would bring it out. Maybe you need to convince your dealer it's in his best interest!
In NY we have 'R' permits that allow tractors on the roads, there is the familiar reflective triangle and flashers must be on. Check your DMV (you can send them an email) and ask them what the liabilities are.
I'm pretty rural but accidents still happen out here, if you're in a crowded area it may not be the best thing to do. The tractor can take it, don't use 4WD though and vary the speed like the other posters advised.
Rob
In NY we have 'R' permits that allow tractors on the roads, there is the familiar reflective triangle and flashers must be on. Check your DMV (you can send them an email) and ask them what the liabilities are.
I'm pretty rural but accidents still happen out here, if you're in a crowded area it may not be the best thing to do. The tractor can take it, don't use 4WD though and vary the speed like the other posters advised.
Rob
