Easiest way to move around a non running 9N on dirt

allenlane · Nov 23, 2017

A new N owner here. They are easy enough to tow (pull), but not an obvious place to push on without tearing something up. Wondering if I can pick up the front end with my other tractor's FE loader and push/pull it around between shop and storage buildings/stalls.

duey · Nov 23, 2017

Well, you could harness up the HORSE.... or borrow the neighbors..

KCTractors · Nov 23, 2017

Easiest way is to pull it with a ATV with a short chain and have an other person to stir it. Can usually get the ATV out in a small space.

Den N Ms · Nov 23, 2017

Wondering if I can pick up the front end with my other tractor's FE loader and push/pull it around.
Not really without taking a chance of tearing something up ,radiator grill ect.Pull it with a chain and a helper.

Copperhead don't play · Nov 23, 2017

Your riding lawnmower will pull it.

RWK in WI · Nov 23, 2017

We have pushed tractors around by using "drawbar" hitched between the rear drawbar and either the rear drawbar on the pushing tractor or set in the bucket of the
pushing tractor. Yes, you still need some the steer the tractor being pushed.

TheOldHokie · Nov 23, 2017

(quoted from post at 17:17:18 11/23/17) A new N owner here. They are easy enough to tow (pull), but not an obvious place to push on without tearing something up. Wondering if I can pick up the front end with my other tractor's FE loader and push/pull it around between shop and storage buildings/stalls.

John in Mich · Nov 23, 2017

I have moved "dead" Ns with my '52 8N and Wagner loader many times. It has loaded rear tires and I add an
implement on the 3 point for added weight. I have a 5'wide bucket on the loader with chain hooks welded
at each end of the top edge and one in the middle. I hook a chain to the front axle outside both the
radius rods and to the outside hooks on the bucket. The chains are long enough to have the bucket 18" to
24" above the hood of the tractor to be moved.
I lift the front end of the dead tractor and carefully backup without turning too sharp. I can push it,
again with careful turns.
The process works best on level ground or at least be sure to stop on level ground. Kind of hard to be
alone, on a slight grade, and unhook chains. My loader drifts down a bit and I don't climb off as fast as
I used to. ;>( HTH

allenlane · Nov 23, 2017

Cute Hokie, but not in the budget

That's exactly what I was thinking John. I've also welded hooks to the bucket of my Kubota. I'm usually working by myself, so I think that would work well if I take it slow and easy.

OBwan · Nov 23, 2017

Ah, the M551 Sheridan. Air droppable....once. And like the Brits called the Sherman, a Ronson. Lights first time, every time.

Kirk-NJ · Nov 24, 2017

Easiest way for me to move dead tractor around without help is with a tow bar. Hit the video link. Backing up take a little practice. My wife got a phone call and ended the video before completely back in
but you get the idea.

Kirk
Drawbar link

allenlane · Nov 24, 2017

Pretty slick Kirk. Thanks for the video, would take a lot of words to get the point across.

vidaliaman · Nov 24, 2017

lol, that's not helpful Hokie but comical

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