Suggestions on moving a small tractor from Michigan to S.VT

[CalG]

There is available a Kubota B7200 with mower deck and snow blower located in NW Michigan that I would consider having.

I don't have a trailer for that load, so am looking for suggestions on reasonable options besides the DIY option of buying a trailer for the purpose. I have a utility trailer and don't need another one "just a little larger" ;-)

Trucking quotes are available, but require just a bit more "LxWxH and weight" than I have at present.

Anyone run through this situation that cares to offer suggestions and lessons learned?
Time is not an issue to me. "Insurance" is likely the big issue in the "Friend of a friend" option.

TIA

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u-haul trailer rental is $35/day x5 and $400 for fuel ;-)

 

[MossRoad]

There is available a Kubota B7200 with mower deck and snow blower located in NW Michigan that I would consider having.

I don't have a trailer for that load, so am looking for suggestions on reasonable options besides the DIY option of buying a trailer for the purpose. I have a utility trailer and don't need another one "just a little larger" ;-)

Trucking quotes are available, but require just a bit more "LxWxH and weight" than I have at present.

Anyone run through this situation that cares to offer suggestions and lessons learned?
Time is not an issue to me. "Insurance" is likely the big issue in the "Friend of a friend" option.

TIA

\Cal

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u-haul trailer rental is $35/day x5 and $400 for fuel ;-)

Why not rent a trailer for 1 or 2 days one-way?

 

[CalG]

Why not rent a trailer for 1 or 2 days one-way?

Hmm I'll need to run the numbers, Thanks for the input.

"No why didn't I think of that" ;-:

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

U haul.

 

[CliffordK]

How many miles? Google is suggesting over 800 miles each way. That is quite a distance for a small under 20 HP tractor that is over 30 years old.

Tractor Data gives some of the specs. My guess you'll be under 2,000 lbs, even with a couple of accessories, and could tow the trailer with anything from a small SUV to a small pickup.

Looking at the width. 44.9". One page says that the U-Haul car trailer deck minimum width is 41". I wouldn't try to balance it on the U-Haul rails. If I had to use a U-Haul, I'd add extra planks between the rails. But, I'd hunt for a different small trailer.

Perhaps you could find a small tandem axle landscaping trailer. You could be halfway to the cost of purchasing a good used trailer with the rental.

 

[CliffordK]

Something like this would haul it. You'd have to figure out how to load and unload it. And get some measurements of the deck and blower.

Trailer - utility trailer - atvs, utvs, snowmobiles - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

Utility trailer 6x14

vermont.craigslist.org

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

U haul box truck and some ramps