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Rob in Mo

02-26-2005 12:52:48

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I have a farmall regular that is 84 inches wide on rubber and need to load it on trailer 82 wide.
I think if I load it rear wheels first and can get them over fenders I will be alright. Fenders are 9 inches high. If you ever tried this or have any other ideas let me know. Thanks

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Dr. Bert

03-01-2005 17:57:17

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Had the same problem with my trailer. I took 3 3X12 planks 8 feet long and spanned the trailer after the front wheels were on, then pulled the rears up on the planks, and chained 'er down. Could have used a little more weight up front, but it pulled fairly well if I didn't exceed 60mph

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Martin Caldwell

02-27-2005 05:34:20

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

I load from the front. But the one tractor I need to load from the front is a wide front end. The tractor weight is to the front of the trailer and takes the sway out. The best way to handle the problem is to invest in a goose neck trailer. I did that no more problem. Now I have 2 trailers.

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big jt

02-26-2005 23:49:49

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Don't have any personal experience always had trailers with deck over the tires. This set up has it's own problems too.

Those fixed tread early row crop tractors are a special treat to load on any trailer. On the deck overs you have to be careful to not go off the edge.

Seems like I have seen what you are talking about done before and it seemed to work. I would even guess that if you angled things flat enough and added some expanded metal for traction you could load without the winch.

JM2CW

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37 chief

02-26-2005 19:32:47

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

If you aired the tires with a little more air it may make the tires taller. If you have a trailer with strong fenders you could use a disc blade and let the tires wedge in tight on the fenders. My trailer fenders are bolted on, and can you take the fenders off? Stan

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Hermit

02-26-2005 19:21:35

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Do you have a floor jack? Maybe jack up the front end high enough to get it over the fenders and roll the tractor forward using the floor jack wheels as your new front wheels. Depending on the type of trailer, might need a piece of plywood under the jack to distribute weight.

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02-26-2005 18:10:50

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Hey Rob,
I just finished building a trailer that solves this problem... built my own fenders from 1/4" deck plate that are strong enough to drive over. Mine extend 4" above the deck and have a "ramp" on each end so I can easily get up & over them. You could do the same thing... but, if you could raise the deck of your trailer up a few inches, the fenders wouldn't have to be so tall... easier to drive over. HTH,
best regards, DL

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thejdman01

02-26-2005 17:29:19

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

cant you flip the tires around or slide them together on the axle?

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Leroy

02-27-2005 08:17:47

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Re: Loading problem in reply to thejdman01, 02-26-2005 17:29:19

The F20's did not have an adjustable axle and for turning the wheels around you had to have the 36" rubber to be able ttto turn them the darrow way to get over the final drive and brake, with the 28" that a lot were converted to (alot slower but more pull power) they would only bolt on in the wide setting as was too small to clear the final drives and for that setting I think he may already have the 36" rubber turned in. I think the 28" turned out will be close to 100" tread

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thejdman01

02-26-2005 17:29:10

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

cant you flip the tires around or slide them together on the axle?

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02-26-2005 16:48:06

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Take two 6-8" steel channels 90" long. Bolt them down across the bed of your trailer where you want the back wheels. Leave a space between the channels to help chock the unit. Just don't slide off before you reach the resting place between the channels. The winch idea is a good one. Strap it on and go.

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Rob in Mo

02-26-2005 15:33:00

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

I was thinking about 2 nine inch high RR ties
angled at both ends and winching the tractor
over the fenders on the ties so as not to damage the fenders. That was the only solution I could come up with at the time. Can't load from the front as it is a gooseneck. Keep thinking. Thanks

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Don L C

02-26-2005 21:31:27

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 15:33:00

I'll bet you would have enough room if the finders where not on the trailer....you may only have to remove one side.....If this would work, run a piece of angle around the finders for strength and a place to bolt them on with..use 1/2"
grade 8 hard bolts....when you weld the one angle to the trailer...weld "nuts" on the botom side...that way you don't have to hold the nut to remove the finders....SURE IT WILL WORK -- THE LARGER CORSE THE EASYER TO STARTEACH TIME DON'T FOR GET THE W-D40.....

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paul

02-26-2005 15:23:47

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

This gets hazardous, but for a one time load, RR tie on each side by the wheel wells to drive over to the other side. If you have fairly shallow fenders. For the deep ones, there isn't a good option.

Wouldn't want to do it every weekend either, get a bigger trailer.

--->Paul

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dr.sportster

02-26-2005 13:38:11

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Rob ,not trying to be a wiseguy,but,not by any tape measure Ive ever owned.Unles you are saying the opening is 82 then gets wider again,you never know.There is a way to get a motorcycle through a door that is wider than the door but you need width on each side of that door.trouble is you cant sit on the tractor and do it And dont want the trailer banged up yet youd have to try "ramming it in there".I think the tape measure might be right on this one.Good luck.

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RustyFarmall

02-26-2005 13:35:02

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Re: Loading problem in reply to Rob in Mo, 02-26-2005 12:52:48

Is there any way you can just let the front of the trailer down to the ground? I have heard from several that load their tractors from the front of the trailer. I encountered the same problem one time, and solved it by getting a high deck gooseneck trailer. I had already been thinking of up-grading both the truck and trailer, the little problem with the tractor not fitting on the trailer just convinced me it was time to quit thinking about it and do it.

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Tim Shultz

02-26-2005 14:30:49

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Re: Loading problem in reply to RustyFarmall, 02-26-2005 13:35:02

LOL, had the same ploblem with a rake.... was about a foot wider then the traler, ran boards up over the fenders, ran the back wheels over them and sraped it down good! to get it off swung it round an went off the side, knocked off a few teeth, but came out all right, good luck, Tim

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