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How to transport a Case SC

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DL

11-15-2003 15:31:47




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I need to transport my 1944 Case SC widefront across the country from NY to WA. What is the best way to approach this? What is the weight of the SC? What kind of trailer or other transporting options should I consider? What would it cost me to purchase the appropriate trailer (new cost/used cost)? Is pulling behind a U-Haul or Ryder(Budget)truck a good idea? Any other wisdom to offer?




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Mike Schwartz

11-16-2003 13:15:44




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
If you decide to haul the SC yourself on a car trailer be aware of the width of the tractor. Most between the car trailers have only about 81 inches of clearance. I was able to move the rear wheels in but I could not get the front axle narrowed up on mine. My '49 widefront SC weighed 4600 lbs, it has calcium in the rear tires. Just curiose, does your SC have sentimental value? I was just wondering because I think that a running widefront SC could be found for less than a $1000 in eastern WA. Good luck, Mike Schwartz(WA)

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Paul Janke

11-16-2003 06:45:49




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
Of course, the best way would be to drive it. But assuming you haul it, remember when going over mountains that the downgrades are long enough to outlast your brakes. Shift down to go down. I heard for years that you should go down in the same gear you use for going up. You should use the brakes little or none on your way down. If you go on I90, stop fifty miles before the continental divide and unload it (at my place) so you won't need to worry about taking it over. It can keep my SC company.

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Tom Railsback

11-16-2003 15:06:51




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 Re: Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to Paul Janke, 11-16-2003 06:45:49  
Hey Paul, where are you located. I'm in Great Falls. DCTom is a long-time friend of mine and has helped me out several times. He's a good man to know.

Do you know Don Kravik at Whitehall? He's another Montana Case collector.

My phone numer is (406) 454-8758.



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Gene Dotson

11-16-2003 02:09:57




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
DL; Have you considered rail shipment? Pulling any tractor for almost 3000 miles would certainly be a hard trip. Railroad probably cost less than what you would spend for fuel... Gene



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Brian WA

11-15-2003 16:34:51




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
I made a similar trip in may (Michigan to Kent, WA. Needed to move my SO. I could not find anyone that would rent a trailer only, so I bought a tandem axle car trailer rated at 7,000 lbs. Carries a 6,000lb load. If you purchase a trailer, be sure to get one with brakes on each axle or you will have to have the trailer upgraded before you can register it in WA. I drove out on I80 to Salt Lake City, then north through Boise to I90. You miss the 2 steep sections of road on I90 if you go that way. Todd has good advied for loading and lashing. Email me if you have any questions, mabey I can help.

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case poor in pa

11-15-2003 16:27:27




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
do it the easy way. go to left side of this here page and check out the hauling schedule. thats what i do. have had very good luck and met some nice people. them boys are rarin to go got the equipment and know what they are doing. have ya thought about going cross them big stoney mountains this time of year?? better take your bbq grill and some hamburger buns in case ya get stuck on donner pass fer a spell.just tell them boys where to pick it up and deliver. give em some cashish climb up on her and blow thru your lips just like the big boys.. egads

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ff316

11-15-2003 16:03:33




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
If you are renting something to haul it on or tow it with, get the insurance and make sure you do not exceed the weight rating just to cover your...well, you know!

Fireman in KY



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oh yeah...

11-15-2003 16:04:38




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 Re: Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to ff316, 11-15-2003 16:03:33  
...if you buy a trailer check on licensing requirements for the states you will be going through.

F in KY



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widefront update

11-15-2003 15:59:03




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
Sorry - missed the widefront comment. Book says 3975 lbs for 10-38 rear tires and 4058 lbs for 11-38 tire. Good luck with your move - todd hamilton



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todd hamilton

11-15-2003 15:55:38




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 Re: How to transport a Case SC in reply to DL, 11-15-2003 15:31:47  
What's an SC-wey? Is that like a hen-wey? Just kidding! Service manual says SC with twin front wheels weighs 3975 lbs with 10-38 (old spec tire sizes) and 4047 lbs with 11-38 tires so estimate right at two tons with no additional weights added. I rented a low to the ground car trailer to bring mine home when I bought it - with the narrow front end your trailer will need to be a full bed and not open in the middle. The most dangerous time is loading and unloading. If you get a low trailer a ditch or depression can take a lot of the angle out of the loading ramp. If you have not been around these or any old tractors before they are very top heavy and very extreme caution must be applied at all times to prevent rolling over. It can happen very fast and once it starts over it is too late. Be sure to chain it with come-alongs to apply tension to your chains before you start down the road. I recommend a least one chain on each corner of the tractor.

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