Loading a non-running tractor

I could use some advice on how to load a non-running tractor (similar to picture) onto a trailer.

The tractor has a loader, implement and has a seized engine which cannot be started or turned-over.

I assume it would be ideal to have a winch with a remote mounted to the front of the trailer allowing the operator to sit in the tractor seat with the tractor in neutral?

How would you handle raising the loader and implement?
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I have a winch on my goose neck trailer, best money I ever spent.
first off remove the rear implement, then raise the loader up either with a jack or another loader at least 3ft off of the ground then block the loader cylinders with some thing so the loaders stays up. then winch tractor on to the trailer. I have loaded several none running tractors this way.
 
Piece of cake . It just takes a little planning , to hold the loader up a couple pieces of angle iron cut to stick over the lift cylinders to hold it up and a coupling pole made out of 2-3 inch pipe about eight to ten foot long and either a second tractor or a 4x4 pickup hook them draw bar to draw bar and you can move it with not problem if you don't have a winch . I have moved loaded many dead tractors this way . Or ya can lift it with a bigger loader , like say a 2.5-4 yard machine like they use to use at some of the sale lots i use to go to . They could set a dead 806 on my trailer so fast it was unreal. With two they could lift a dead combine and set it on the semi . You could hire a roll back and he could winch it up on his deck and then you could just roll it onto your trailer . Where there is a will there is a way.
 
Another method, depending on what you have to work with.
A length of 3/8 in cable, a snatch block, & something such as truck or another tractor to pull with.
1- anchor the snatch block to front of trailer
2- jack up loader a few in, enuff to slip the cable under bucket
3- attach cable to front of tractor, run cable under bucket, thru snatch block, & back under bucket & dead tractor .
4- hook on & pull
Running the cable under the bucket will lift the bucket enuff as you pull.
Anchoring snatck block to front of trailer will prevent "trailer surfing", which would happen if you try to pull forward on tractor. BTDT
If you can't pull the dead tractor forward onto the trailer, you can pull the trailer backward under the dead tractor. Have done that too.
Willie
 
You're definitely going to need a winch whether it's on a wrecker or a stout trailer. Make sure you air up the tires, and then you'll need to jack up the bucket and block the cylinders to hold the loader up. That looks like a pretty heavy tractor so if you are using a trailer, make sure the angle of the ramps is no more than 12 degrees, which means you'll probably require a trailer with a dove tail. I loaded an international 504 with water in the back tires and no wheel weights. I think that one weighed about 4500 lbs or more. I didn't have a dove tail and the ramps were not that long. I had a steep angle and it took all my 9500 lb winch could do to get it on the trailer.
 
I've pretty much done the same as the last replies have done. Jacked the loader up and blocked it, aired up the tires if needed, then just winched the tractor onto my trailer.
 
Thanks for every ones input, it appears there are many ways to accomplish the job depending upon the available tools.

If I were to purchase a winch, it looks like Harbor Freight has a wide range to choose from. Based on the experience of 87nassaublue, would the 12k model be the best choice? I believe I have seen it on sale for ~$300. It is too bad the 2.5k winch would not work; I think I have seen it on sale for only $50.

Is the reason for inflating the tires to reduce the rolling resistance, protect the rims, or both?
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I have a pipe with jaws on each end also. But I have also blocked the trailer good (tied it to a tree) and pulled the dead one on with a chain and my pickup. I also have a old 8000 lb, warn winch with a block it will slide anything on the trailer you can haul. Vic
 
they are easier to get on than they are too get off, by yourself, bought killed my self with trying too pull one off with another tractor in the dark and couldnt see that the winch wasnt all the way in gear and about half way down decided to freewheel
 
With the chain under the front bucket, as you pull on it the bucket will come up enough to skid on the trailer. The issue will be if you don't remove the back blade. Though you might be able to tie it up from the rear or shorten the top link enough to hold it up.
 

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