Tractor and implements- I need to move from WV to AZ

[Tinhack]

I don’t know of any current long construction projects in NM. I don’t know where highway 87 is in NM, but it’s a major busy highway in AZ?

It's in the northeast corner. I was on my way from Texas to Colorado Springs but usually stay going north through Amarillo, TX and OK to highway 50 in CO. I wanted to see "The Pass" so went through Dalhart over to NM on 87 to pick up IH 25. Bad choice. It was dark by the time I got to Raton pass and didn't see anything.

 

[Tinhack]

I don’t know where highway 87 is in NM, but it’s a major busy highway in AZ?

87 in AZ is a state route. US 87 in NM is a United States Highway.

 

[dirtymartini]

I'm late to the meeting but I just wanted to say that you recovered well if you are buying it back. Good on you.

It's going to be very satisfying having the tractor back. The Ex knew how much I wanted to keep it.
Now if could only get my Norton Commando back....

 

[ernieatv]

Yes I have looked into that. I am currently getting quotes from hotshot companies through Shiply.
I have found by the time I rent a trailer, pay for fuel and factory in food, maybe a motel or two it's not much more to have it all shipped to my door.

Smart thinking and less stress for you. Wear and tear on your truck

 

[dirtymartini]

Smart thinking and less stress for you. Wear and tear on your truck

It was a good idea until I found out the backhoe needs to be reattached to the tractor and the current owner is unable to do it. Then I would have needed him to load all his the attachments onto the Hotshot trailer, something else I don't think he can do.
So now I'm back to renting a gooseneck trailer and driving up there myself. I found a 40 ft gooseneck I can rent for $200 a week or $800 a month. I really didn't want to make the 4200 mi round trip but I want the tractor!
I figured I needed the 40 footer because along with the tractor there is a 5-ft brush hog, a grapple for the front, a stone rake, a 6' grader blade, 6' box blade (or Gannon as the call it in these parts) and pallet forks.

 

[Gl Dansk]

I’d rent one of the many hot shots to do it. Even if you can find an appropriate trailer (which you’ll need a trailer license for) you still have the potential problem with trailer tires/truck etc that could delay you a night or two and you’d end up paying for a hotel etc. Remember you pay one set price regardless of problems the contractor runs in to. And he has all the appropriate equipment, licenses and insurance. And it’s a 2000 mile trip one way!

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Don't go through NM if you can avoid it.

Thankfully, besides 87 that cuts through the very northeast corner of NM, there are several other roads in NM that can be used.

 

[WinterDeere]

It was a good idea until I found out the backhoe needs to be reattached to the tractor and the current owner is unable to do it. Then I would have needed him to load all his the attachments onto the Hotshot trailer, something else I don't think he can do.
So now I'm back to renting a gooseneck trailer and driving up there myself. I found a 40 ft gooseneck I can rent for $200 a week or $800 a month. I really didn't want to make the 4200 mi round trip but I want the tractor!
I figured I needed the 40 footer because along with the tractor there is a 5-ft brush hog, a grapple for the front, a stone rake, a 6' grader blade, 6' box blade (or Gannon as the call it in these parts) and pallet forks.

There's always the option to fly out there, load the hotshot's trailer, and fly back. Not the cheapest option, I guess, but maybe not too terrible as round-trip tickets are sometimes cheaper than one-way.

If comparing costs, don't forget to add something for the mileage you're putting on your truck, in addition to fuel and an extra oil change.

 

[jyoutz]

It's in the northeast corner. I was on my way from Texas to Colorado Springs but usually stay going north through Amarillo, TX and OK to highway 50 in CO. I wanted to see "The Pass" so went through Dalhart over to NM on 87 to pick up IH 25. Bad choice. It was dark by the time I got to Raton pass and didn't see anything.

Thanks. I see that. A very remote highway for sure. That’s a state highway, not a IS highway and probably due to remoteness hadn’t been reconstructed in many years. Raton Pass is pretty scenic.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Thanks. I see that. A very remote highway for sure. That’s a state highway, not a IS highway and probably due to remoteness hadn’t been reconstructed in many years. Raton Pass is pretty scenic.

I've driven NM 87 acoupke of years ago cutting up from I-40 to Great Sand Dunes. Doesn't really get all that scenic until you get about 30-40 miles before I-25. Pretty though!