I recently bought an A-C 72 combine in SE Minnesota (got a good deal on a machine in VERY good condition). I'm planning on driving up next weekend to get it. Anyone have experience trailering one of these across 2 state lines (MN,WI,IL or MN,IA,IL). I'm going about 300 miles. I'm borrowing a deck over trailer and F-350, trailer has 98" deck and electric brakes. I plan on removing wheels and blocking up the axle. Going to winch the unit up on the trailer with the tongue to the rear. Unload auger, pick-up attachment, and reel are coming off and will be strapped down securely.
I'm a little concerned with being nearly 11' wide. I was going to put red flags front and rear and maybe a beacon. Planning on taking it easy on 2 lane back roads and driving only in daylight hours. I read the rules on MN, WI, IA, and IL DOT sites about husbandry equipment and it appears if you are hauling farm machinery you are exempt from oversize load permits as long as you are not for hire and stay off interstate and only drive during the day.
Last question, this has a strange hitch that I've not seen, what does it connect to?
I'm a little concerned with being nearly 11' wide. I was going to put red flags front and rear and maybe a beacon. Planning on taking it easy on 2 lane back roads and driving only in daylight hours. I read the rules on MN, WI, IA, and IL DOT sites about husbandry equipment and it appears if you are hauling farm machinery you are exempt from oversize load permits as long as you are not for hire and stay off interstate and only drive during the day.
Last question, this has a strange hitch that I've not seen, what does it connect to?