Yikes!! What would you do to save the tractor from getting smashed?!

[CobyRupert]

Pretty country!

Using Orezok's calculation, get the 2000-3000 pounds of snow weight off that roof! IMHO, this should be first priority. Depending on temps, just starting the tractor underneath might help melting process if you don't have a roof rake. Got a portable Salamander or propane (etc..) heater?

 

[Scrambler82]

Old GM,

From the postings, I get the impression that you are still in a pickle with the Tractor.
I still suggest another Tractor, there has to be someone that can assist you, it wouldn't take much to pick up the edge of the unsupported side and someone could drive the little lady out of her predicament.

70... isn't old, not now a days, but putting yourself under that much snow and wood wouldn't be the place I would want to be either.

Good Luck on the Tractor Extraction Project, but get some help from somewhere before YOU do anything !

 

[Rebeldad1]

did I miss something? didnt see where you called your insurance agent
He can tell you what is covered. Might even cover someone coming out and removing the tractor as well

 

[Old Gray Mare]

Ok...State Farm called while I was doing morning chores and am waiting for them to return my call. Phone tag!

Here's the scenario regarding others with a tractor around here. Nobody has one. When I moved here from Idaho (where everybody has at least one!) folks would marvel at my MF and say they should get one, too. They never did and probably never will. There're no farmers. Everything just shuts down till the sun shines again. The nearest tractor shop is 75 miles away. There are no MF dealers in AZ.

My newest neighbor, with way too much money :confused2: , collects huge military vehicles...bigger than a semi...and has 2 graders and a giant earthmover. No way that could even get down the driveway and maneuver around. They're gone for the winter anyway.

I wish the people here were like those in Idaho, but they're not. For example, I had a load of hay delivered and a bale fell off onto the dirt road. 30 minutes later they guys went to retrieve it and it was gone/stolen! In Idaho someone would have moved it to the side or even brought it to my place. Big difference in neighborliness :thumbdown:

The snow is melted off the roof so now there is ankle deep mud to play in. I like the idea of covering Red with blankets for protection

Thanks again to all for the replies!

~~Judy

PS...70 isn't old until faced with something that could be hazardous, like this deal. I ride my mare almost every day in good weather. Even without a saddle, so I'm not a couch potato by any means. :cowboy:

 

[airbiscuit]

PS...70 isn't old until faced with something that could be hazardous, like this deal. I ride my mare almost every day in good weather. Even without a saddle, so I'm not a couch potato by any means. :cowboy:

Got it, but why don't you reach out to some locals for advice/help. Call the local fire department, lumber yard, gravel pit/carpenter/church, etc. The actual fix and removal isn't all that difficult and someone will surely help, but you have to reach out.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Can't say I agree with calling a commercial enterprise for (Free) help. And, it's hardly an "emergency". Doesn't every community have the handy/odd jobs man? Snowblower Joe?

 

[bcp]

Got it, but why don't you reach out to some locals for advice/help. Call the local fire department, lumber yard, gravel pit/carpenter/church, etc. The actual fix and removal isn't all that difficult and someone will surely help, but you have to reach out.

A TBN "search members" "advanced search" shows 4 others that specify Ash Fork as their location. Probably more nearby who are less specific.

Maybe start a new thread, with Ash Fork in the title, asking for help.

Bruce

 

[Cat_Driver]

Rent one of these

 

[Old Gray Mare]

IF, and that's a big IF, somebody were to try to remove the tractor and either got hurt or caused more damage to the tractor, building, or driveway, wouldn't I be liable and then the insurance claim would be rejected?

Call me Extra Cautious, but people are so eager to sue nowdays.

None of my neighbors even have a lawnmower.

There is no local fire department (just a volunteer one) nor a lumber yard closer than 60 miles, nor a gravel pit not owned by ADOT, no local carpenter, and I don't go to church. There is NO mail delivery, and UPS will NOT drive on the road, ever. This area is off grid except for 9 homes on my road (can't figure out why, but that's great) that have APS electicity.

The suggestions from you all have given me some insight on how to converse with an insurance rep. Getting equipment and a crew to remove the tractor, demolish the carport, haul off debris, build a new one, and repair damage to the driveway, etc. is all part of the claim. I've had insurance for 30+ years and never filed a claim.

I am concerned that the rep will be a city-slicker with no knowledge of tractors...since there are so few here.

~~Judy

 

[Diggin It]

A TBN "search members" "advanced search" shows 4 others that specify Ash Fork as their location. Probably more nearby who are less specific.

Maybe start a new thread, with Ash Fork in the title, asking for help.

Bruce

Can you tell if they've been active recently? Members often move or stop posting for any number of reasons.