Tractor Portability

[scruffy]

Picured is my method of moving my tractor down the road...keep in mind, only 1/2 the straps are on, for demonstration purposes only. The trailer is a 16 foot car trailer, and the strapping is 10000 lb straps with ratchets. Normally would be four all together.

 

[scruffy]

This view is a closer view of the strap down method. Pictures were taken out in front of our house on the access road (private road).

 

[glennmac]

Looks like you could squeeze an L48 on that nice trailer. Is that the infamous truck pre- or post-accident? One more thing: could you clarify where you live or where that picture is. Your profile lists two states.

Glenn

 

[scruffy]

Glenn, the trailer should handle an L48, TOO bad I don't have one! The pickup is post accident...still ain't got the bug deflector, nor the transmission cooler (they should be in this week). This property is east of Orange, CA, NorthEast of Irvine, CA, and the first canyon south of Silverado Canyon (Williams Canyon) in the Cleveland Natl. Forest. (Brush to be more accurate) We also own some acreage up in Oregon, but thats for retirement.

 

[chuckp]

Robert;
Is the block on the front of the trailer used to go under your jack skidplate when you disconnect the trailer from the truck or is it your wheel chock? /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif

Chuck

 

[chuckp]

Sure is a nice looking rig. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Chuck

 

[scruffy]

Chuck, the one you SEE is the one used under the tongue jack, the two on the other side that you can't see are the wheel chocks! Hey, the things were cheap (didn't cost a cent) and they work great! I hauled them things all the way from Kansas to Georgia, and back to California, laying right on the trailer as you see them! Wonder they never bounced off and creamed someone's vehicle!

 

[Harv]

Scruffy -

It definitely looks like you've got the travel gear all worked out (present truck problems aside).

Did you say a while back that you occassionaly drag that puppy to Oregon and back?

 

[scruffy]

Harv, until I get a permanent structure up that is secure, then I have no option! We are looking at building a 30X40 metal shop building, but it won't be for a year or two yet.
I can't see leaving it set out in the weather, (freezing temps, snow) without any means of security in the meantime.

P.S. - I think my immediate problems are resolved, the long term engine problems, well that I'll worry about down the road. I don't think it will be an immediate concern at this point.<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by scruffy on 10/30/00 08:44 PM.</FONT></P>

 

[chuckp]

Robert,
The reason I mentioned the block is because that is exactly what I have. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I keep a piece of Cinder Block to put under the jack so it will be high enough to reach my trailer hitch the next time I hook up. I also haul it from place to place on the trailer and it has never fallen off. And, you are right, it was (cheap)inexpensive. Funny how good ideas seem to get around. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Chuck