Lesson learned

[tugboat-2]

OH WOW !! We take so much for granted in life when all seems well in our own little world. Sounds to me like you are a great Dad doing a fine job!! Also looks like you have some wondrous plans for a new home for you and your girls.

I wish you and your daughter well with special good wishes to Lizzie! And "you" sir,....take extra care on that tractor,...sounds like your talents and love, (to say nothing of your nostrils et-al) are a valued commodity there.

All the very best!! God Bless!
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[jimmyj]

Glad you are OK. There are ramps that are "arched" so the decks do not hang up. (Like you I got the straight ones and snag on them all the time).

Thanks for sharing about your nice family. Best wishes to you all.

 

[63DH8]

The problem with the arched ramps is they won't fit in the ramp stowage. As light as the riding mower is, I don't think it'll be a problem disconnecting the trailer from the truck, then raising the front of the trailer so the ramp angle isn't as steep. With my luck, I'll end up with another lesson in, "Exciting doesn't always mean fun". The tail end of the trailer will drop, the ramps will fall off, then tail end of the trailer will pop up, hitting the riding mower, thus flipping it on top of me.

 

[Sackett2]

Give the arched ramps some thought. I got a set with my last craftman I bought- used. I own a regular set, but the arched ones fold unto themselves so thy are 1/2 the length and the arch lets me put the bike or mower in the truck without any problems. I actually feel safe using them.

Craftsman Loading Ramps

 

[63DH8]

The trailer I'm using is the same that I use to haul my tractor. It's a 17 foot, 7K GVW, dual axle trailer that stows it's ramps under the trailer bed. I'm not sure where I'd stow the ramps if they were curved unless I were to leave behind one of my implements.

 

[Wis Bang]

add a pair of wooden blocks under the extended ramps making them less steep.

 

[tugboat-2]

Wis Bang,...I'll second that and say it was "going" to be my suggestion.
OR, try to back up against a curb or higher ground? Or even a couple small blocks on the trailer just where the front wheels need to rise enough to clear where it catches. You could permanantly attach them to the trailer as it should be the same place each time. Short piece of 1 x 4 should be enough for each front wheel?
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[Iplayfarmer]

The important thing is that you got the mower off the trailer.

I have actually stopped using ramps all together with riding mowers. I buy and sell a few each year. The ones I buy are usually not running. I'll lift the front wheels onto the tailgate of the truck and then lift the rear and push it into the truck. I'm not that big of a guy, and I'm not in that great of shape. In my world it's easier to do this than to mess around with ramps.

 

[Wis Bang]

The important thing is that you got the mower off the trailer.

I have actually stopped using ramps all together with riding mowers. I buy and sell a few each year. The ones I buy are usually not running. I'll lift the front wheels onto the tailgate of the truck and then lift the rear and push it into the truck. I'm not that big of a guy, and I'm not in that great of shape. In my world it's easier to do this than to mess around with ramps.

I use an old snowmobile trailer that tilts...perfect for riders & small garden tractors.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I use an old snowmobile trailer that tilts...perfect for riders & small garden tractors.

Oh, yeah. That's a good idea. I know around here you can actually pick up a 2 place tilt for a few hundred dollars.