 Don't know if this will help, but I thought I'd show you a view of the splitting stand I made. I already had the dolly wheels from an equipment mover I made (it's good for a few tons, I think) I welded up side stands that bolted to available bolt-holes in the tranny, made out of scrap angle iron, pipe and rebar. They are not bolted to the rolling carriage, so that I can do fine-tuning of the height with the jack in the middle. The front of the tractor is stationary, with wood blocks holding up the front, and a house jack at the rear (again, so I can fine-tune the height.) To roll it back, I used a prybar under the rear wheels. To pull it back together, I used a come-along. Note the long bolts in the side holes to help line it up. Makes it sound easier than it was! It comes apart a lot easier than it goes back together, but the 830 is a little bigger then the VA, and it has a live PTO, so there's two shafts to line up at once. You really have to get those things precisely aligned (less than 1/16") for them to go back together without damaging anything (especially yourself!!). Things that roll are your friend. NEVER try to muscle it. These are very heavy chunks of metal and very unforgiving of a slip. Think every move through before you do it. Not to get too melodramatic, but your life can literally change in an instant if something falls on you. My finger is still healing from a mistake last year. I got lucky it was only a finger, but as long as it hurts, it reminds me to be careful. Hope this helps a little.
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