How ToGet Mower Home

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Believer

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I bought a bat wing mower and have to transport it about 50 miles. I have a 5th wheel trailer. Should I trailer it or tow it behind the truck?
 
   / How ToGet Mower Home #4  
trailer for sure. I would hate to think of a mower wheel/tire running 65 mph.
 
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What they said. Plus the composite tires are only rated for something like 20 mph.
 
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If the main tires are pneumatic , pull it home . Take the backway and stop for lunch . See if any bearings are hot rub a little grease if they are . No big deal and alot easier .
 
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Which takes longer trailering it or slowly towing it? We towed a 3 row gehl chopper a little farther at 30mph. Was faster than disassembly and reassembly. Would have had to make two trips also. Put pickup on semi, went to location, put purchased JD 4440 on semi and chopper behind pickup, then took 4 lane home trying to look inconspicuous :D
 
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yep. if you can take a back road. tow it home, slow.. otherwise.. trailer it.

a 15' 'wing should fit on a 16' car hauler. :)

here's my JD 1517...
 

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Put the wings down, tie a string to it and start sprinting.

Seriously if my route doesn't go through many developed areas I'd pull it nice and easy. Bring your phone and call up some relatives you've been meaning to catch up with.
 
 

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