JD 214T baler clearance

TJTittle · Jun 21, 2022

I'm looking at picking up a JD 214T this weekend to restore and use on my ranch. It's a 5 hour drive away, so I can't just pop over and measure it myself. I have a flatbed trailer that's 7'6" wide at the side rails so I know the tires will hang over the sides. I plan to weld runners in place to support the tires. My question is what is the lowest clearance point between the axles? What's the distance from the bottom of the tire to the axle itself?
Thanks all!
TJ

wore out · Jun 21, 2022

(quoted from post at 16:25:23 06/21/22) I'm looking at picking up a JD 214T this weekend to restore and use on my ranch. It's a 5 hour drive away, so I can't just pop over and measure it myself. I have a flatbed trailer that's 7'6" wide at the side rails so I know the tires will hang over the sides. I plan to weld runners in place to support the tires. My question is what is the lowest clearance point between the axles? What's the distance from the bottom of the tire to the axle itself?
Thanks all!
TJ

Using ramps or a loader or forklift, load it sideways and then swing it diagonal so it isn't so ''wide'', take the tongue off for the ride.

caterpillar guy · Jun 24, 2022

The pickup will be the lowest point and the most delicate part. Take some blocks to put under the front to hold the pickup off the deck. Load it straight will be about as narrow as you will get it unless you take the rear hitch and chute off along with the tongue. Depending on which states you are going to be traveling in you may get into some width issues from your friendly cop. I would just pull it and save the loading and blocking problems. Pull the wheel bearing caps check the grease if a bit dry add some gear oil and go. If greaseable take the gun and grease them a couple times good to go. Lot easier and enjoy the day with the wife.

showcrop · Jun 24, 2022

To elaborate on what "Cat guy" posted, there are a lot of misconceptions about hauling. Check with DOTs of the state or states involved. I have pulled a baler and two over-width mowers long distances across state lines with over-width permits from the states. They make it easy to do, and they will give you a route to take which will most likely be on interstate highways because it is easier and safer. I just took a spare tire. When you put it on a trailer it becomes freight and all possible rules apply.

caterpillar guy · Jun 24, 2022

If you insist on hauling it call me I can save you some problems if you like. Some states like IL if it has a wheel base such as your baler and is ag equipment up to 14 ft wide no permit needed though you should either run your route ahaead of time to check for clearances side to side or check the restrictions on the route you plant to use with the state. WI if you stay off the interstate and not over 10 ft wide no permit needed for travel. Then there are curfews for times and locations of travel around and near some cities like Chicago, Milwaukee or Cinncy and others in other states. 989 413 5684.

tomstractorsandtoys · Jun 24, 2022

The best way to haul a 14t or 214t is to pick it up and set it on the trailer with 2 loaders. Put blocks under the main frame and remove both
stub axles and tires. You will now be legal width. Tom

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