Moving IH606

Anonymous-0 · Mar 1, 2011

I have a IH606 that I need moved about 35 miles. Problem is that it has industrial oversize tires making the rear 7 ft. wide. Most trailers I can get access to can only handle 6ft. I'm thinking of renting a car trailer from UHaul, one of those that only loads the front wheels and taking it slow on back roads. These little trailers leave the back wheels on the road and you'd put the tractor in neutral. Would this work? I'm sure it'll fit and my truck can handle the trip. I'm just worried about any damage to the tractor.

just another old geezer · Mar 1, 2011

drive it. 35 miles will not really hurt the tires and you will spend way more money on the tow dollie then fuel will cost you. 2.5 to 3 hrs leasurly drive.

ILLEFTY · Mar 1, 2011

The trailer I have is 82" wide between the fenders. This size is pretty common around my area. Ask around you'll probably find several in your area.

1970-1655 · Mar 1, 2011

Where are you located? Might be someone on here that is close and can help. Does it run, even a little to assist in loading, or able to drive it there? My 766 was 2" too wide for my trailer when I wanted to take it for clutch repair. Clutch was slipping under heavier load so I checked out a few back road options and found one route with very little hills so I drove it. 27 miles but it was still fun. Every house that had kids, they would wave as long as they could see me.

Nebraska Cowman · Mar 1, 2011

i guess I assumed the tractor did not run

Anonymous-0 · Mar 1, 2011

If it's running, why not drive it? If not, I saw a trailor being pulled on the autobahn with a wide (too wide) baler on it. They had 2 about 8 inch logs cut to a little longer than the wheel width and strapped together laying crossways under the wheels and probably strapped to the trailer and baler axle.

Good luck.

Dave

Anonymous-0 · Mar 1, 2011

Actually, the tractor does run and would do the trip without issue but most of the roads have somewhat heavy traffic. I've asked everyone I know about a large flatbed trailer but they all have rails at 6ft. I could map out a route on really back roads but the distance would go up plus I'd need my spouse to follow me in the truck. The tractor cruises in 5th gear at around 20mph but I was thinking if I could use that uhaul dolly trailer, I could maybe double that speed and do it alone.

M Nut · Mar 1, 2011

I moved a Massey Harris 30 that way one time. Ran the front wheels on, strapped 'er down, and away we went. Towed it about 30 mph for a distance of 15 miles. No problem.
Neighbor does this same thing with his two cylinder deere's, and he goes a distance of 70 miles one way to the shop that works on his tractors when needed.

C.R. · Mar 1, 2011

drive over and tow the truck back with the tractor then you can go solo

Anonymous-0 · Mar 1, 2011

Thanks M Nut. You gave me a straight answer. Yeah, I could drive it or haul it but I just wanted to know if towing it was an option too. There is a Uhaul place right around the corner from where it is now so that might be convenient. I'll think about my options and decide. Thanks for everyone's input.

JDseller · Mar 1, 2011

Sledge99: You sound like my Dad he would work two days to do something the "Easy" way rather than just jump in and and get it done in an hour. LOL

You either need a deck over the wheels trailer that would then be 102 inch wide or just drive it home. My self I would just go drive it. You would be home before you could get a dolly rented and then find out it is not made for something as heavy as a tractor. The ones I have rented from U-haul where barely heavy enough to move a bigger car on let alone a tractor.

Plus you need to find out what you have to do to a IH606 to safely tow it. Some tractors have a tow position on the shifter. Example JD syncro range transmissions you put the shifter between third and fourth range, it is marked tow. Some tractors don"t lube the transmission and rear end if towed. JD 2840 is an example. If you tow a tractor that is not made to be tow with the drive wheels turning you might ruin the transmission.

Again I would just go over on a Sunday morning when the traffic is light and drive it home. You would be legal and not have to worry about your tractor or tow dolly.

rrlund · Mar 1, 2011

We call that F-ing around for three hours trying to get out of ten minutes work.

Lou from Wi. · Mar 1, 2011

Sledge99. We had our 706 hauled home with a FLAT BED WRECKER.(tilt down) hauled it just fine close to 80 miles. Cost was around $120.00 but saved us a lot of worry. The tractor was a little over (wheels)8ft wide. But we made it on the flat bed with out any trouble. wrecker cinched it down and away we went.Might see if any one has such wrecker truck. Hope this information helps you decide a workable plan. Warmest regards LOU & VICTOR.

Mike (WA) · Mar 1, 2011

I'm almost sure Uhaul will nix the deal, anyhow- too heavy! I made the mistake of telling them I was renting a trailer to move a tractor one time, and they wouldn't do it- even though the tractor was an 8N and didn't weigh any more than a car.

Also, I'm pretty sure putting the front wheels up on the dolly will move all the lube to the rear end, frying your transmission during the move.

Just drive it. Go ahead and use the direct route- so long as its not an Interstate. Slow-moving vehicle triangle, lights flashing like a Christmas tree, and pilot car behind. Stay either completely on the road, or completely on the shoulder if its wide enough. NOT half on, half off- that just tempts following traffic to make unsafe passes.

Just good clean fun!

onefarmer · Mar 1, 2011

Where are you located, if in Mi I'll come drive it for you. (As long as it isn't raining). Sounds like a nice drive. If you go the Uhaul route tell them you're towing an Escort or some other smaller vehicle or they will tell you to go away.

I towed a F250 back to Mi from Tn with a F150. Uhaul wouldn't allow it, so I did the Escort thing. Got it home no problems. I did online reservations so I could try different cars till the site allowed one.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 1, 2011

After thinking about it all day, here's my plan. I live in south Fort Worth, Tx, tractor is at my daughters house 10 miles south of me. I'd really like to just sell the tractor (which I had planned to do once I moved it back to my farm place 45 miles south of town) but I'll probably have better luck trying to sell it near the Dallas/Ft Worth area. So, I've listed it on Craigslist, and if it sells, I don't have to move it. If it doesn't, then I'll get up early on a Sunday morn and just drive it down and like you guys suggested...enjoy the cruise. Thanks for everyone's suggestions. It helps to get opinions and hash things out.

onefarmer · Mar 1, 2011

I think that is the bottom line of what these YT forums is all about! People helping people. Hope you enjoy your ride.

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