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Tom A

11-26-2002 04:17:39

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I'm considering buying one of several manure spreaders, and some are quite far away.

I know the best way to get one home is to trailor it, but for several reasons that is not really practical.

So, assuming the tires are in decent condition, and I keep speeds down (40-45 mph ok?), what is the farthest distance I can reasonably tow a manure spreader to get it home?

Any other advice?

thanks.
Tom

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Farmall A Man

11-27-2002 17:22:42

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Re: Road trip in reply to Tom A, 11-26-2002 04:17:39

Towed a square baler home at about twenty miles an hour. Stopped once to make sure bearings were not hot. Took the scenic route, it only took three hours, but what the hay you only live once. The air always seems fresher when you drive slow.

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paul

11-26-2002 11:34:19

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Re: Road trip in reply to Tom A, 11-26-2002 04:17:39

Mark's advise is very good.

A 2 wheel spreader does usually tow very well on the road, long wheelbase, so assuming it's solid, you have everything tucked away/ tied down/ out of gear/ wheels lubed, you could go cross-country as you decribe... ;)

Dealer here brings the big tandom's over 100 miles to his dealership behind a little Ford Ranger pickup, he did mention it's a handful to steer & brake.... Yea.

--->Paul

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mark ct

11-26-2002 09:28:01

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Re: Road trip in reply to Tom A, 11-26-2002 04:17:39

there are alot of variables depending on the age and design of the spreader, but in general if it were me i would take the bearings apart and repack them first, or if they have grease fittings on them just squirt some grease in. and like you said keep the speed down and stop occasional and check to make sure your bearings arnt excesively warm. flat towing can be done, i know a guy that towed one about 3 1/2 hours from upper newyork state to connecticut and had no problems but alot depends on your speed and condition and type of bearings, and by all means if it is ground driven make sure to positivly lock out the engagment for the drive, i know a guy that had one engage when at road speed and it sorta started to self destruct. good luck

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Burrhead

11-26-2002 11:23:58

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Re: Re: Road trip in reply to mark ct, 11-26-2002 09:28:01

jest like Mark says and I would also take the chains off to travel very far.

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Dick2

11-26-2002 14:36:15

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Re: Re: Re: Road trip in reply to Burrhead, 11-26-2002 11:23:58

Also think: liability; liability; liability!

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