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rockyhawaii

05-03-2005 21:21:29




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I've got a 19 foot trailered boat that I need to move back and forth up a slight dirt and grass incline, on a fairly regular schedule, and the area is very tight. Have any of you done this using a lawn tractor? I'm thinking that I may not have traction, or that a lawn tractor might not have the power. I'm thinking a front-mount hitch would be the easiest to maneuver. I'm wondering if maybe something from Home Depot would do?

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Bret4207

05-05-2005 04:34:02




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to rockyhawaii, 05-03-2005 21:21:29  
There used to be a little cart made, or perhaps it was home built, that used a 1/2" drill as a power source to move light aircraft. Might be worth a try if nothing else works. Bascialy a gear reduction gear box and a 2 wheeled cart. You'd need some weight though if there's a hill involved. I'll bet a Gravely type 2 wheeled tractor would work. Even better with gear reduction axles. David Bradley, Bolens, Simplicity all made them into the 60's at least. A BCS tiller or maybe even a Troy bilt would work. Just some ideas.

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old

05-04-2005 06:13:49




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to rockyhawaii, 05-03-2005 21:21:29  
Don't know if a lawn tractor would be big enough for that, it might end up going for a swim. I have an Oliver OC-3 with a loader and in the bucket there is a ball for just that type of job. The guy that had it used it to put boats in the lake and other small jobs around the resort he had, he parked it just before he died and I picked it up from his son. Son said it worked real good for putting the boats in

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Don L C

05-04-2005 08:43:06




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to old, 05-04-2005 06:13:49  
Oliver OC3 is a small tractor,but it is tracked,no problem, the aame size with wheels and rubber tires and a front hitch would have traction problems...A 12 HP lawn tractor would be plenty .its traction you will need....a set of chains or agr. tires is a must....i made a frame.for my 12 HP --126 Cub Cadet, loaded with 3 filled cement block,did the trick for me....



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rockyhawaii

05-04-2005 12:11:18




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to Don L C, 05-04-2005 08:43:06  
I guess I should have mentioned that this will not be used to launch the boat at the ramp, it's only to move it at the house. I researched trailer movers and they only use 1/4 to 1/2 horsepower electric motors, so 12 horsepower gas should work, Tracks won't work because it would tear up the yard and driveway too much. Thanks for the responses.



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JL Sargent

05-04-2005 14:59:27




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to rockyhawaii, 05-04-2005 12:11:18  
1/2 hp geared down enough can drag 10,000lbs. Thats what you have to consider. I bet that garden tractor cannot pull the 19ft boat nearly as slowly as the winch does. I would not move a 19ft trailered boat (3000 to 4000lbs) with a 400lb 12hp tractor. Get you a winch.



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T_Bone

05-05-2005 07:38:17




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to JL Sargent, 05-04-2005 14:59:27  
Hi Rocky,

I think Don hit it right on as you will loose traction as the small tractor weight VS the boat/trailer weight on grass with a incline.

I have a 20,000lb water trailer (Dodge 1-1/2ton truck), dual rears, on a tow bar, that I pull with a 8k/lb F350 DRW 4wd pick-up and on level ground in 4" of sand I will loose traction and have to use 4wd to move the trailer. On hard pack dirt there's no problem if I take it easy, slow aceleration.

I agree with JL, this is a job for a winch and/or snatch block. You will be money ahead with this set-up.

Read the below website as it has tons of good info. I don't agree with every thing he says but it's pretty complete.

T_Bone

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rockyhawaii

05-06-2005 09:30:01




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 Re: what size tractor in reply to T_Bone, 05-05-2005 07:38:17  
Problem solved! A guy gave me a 94 Jeep and I put a ball hitch on the front. It's a bit larger than I wanted but at least it will have the traction. Thanks for the responses. Now if I can only make the ball height adjustable from the drivers seat.



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