How to transport a tractor?

JohnV2000

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So far I’ve learned a lot about what to look for in a tractor, as well as what I should and shouldn’t do when it comes to restoring. I called Charlie Burgh yesterday in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, and he said he probably has some tractors in my price range that are running.

That brings me to another important question: how would I transport a farm tractor back to my house? An F-150 should be adequate to haul a Ford 8N or similar tractor under 3,000 lbs, right?

However, I don’t own a trailer, so I’d have to rent. I heard that U-Haul doesn’t allow their trailers to be used for tractors. There is a United Rental dealer somewhat close to me, but I’m not sure about their policies.

What do people usually do to bring home a tractor?
 
Find a friend with a trailer. Heck
folks know I will drop everything
to go pick up a cool old tractor
for them. I don't even charge!
Here is the last one I hauled in
for a friend.
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src="https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cvphotos/cvphoto5391.jpg">
That's me and my 13 year old son.
He is on YT as Minnie mo Mick.
 
(quoted from post at 09:32:20 12/09/18)
Have Charlie Burgh deliver it.

Do you think he will? Not sure if you know that specific dealer or not, but I wonder if some dealers deliver.
 
(quoted from post at 06:39:54 12/09/18)
(quoted from post at 09:32:20 12/09/18)
Have Charlie Burgh deliver it.

Do you think he will? Not sure if you know that specific dealer or not, but I wonder if some dealers deliver.

I do not know the guy at all, but considering that he IS a dealer, he surely has access to a truck and trailer, or has someone that he hires. Whatever he charges will be less money than buying or renting a trailer.
 
Checkout the ?Hauling Schedule? on the left menu bar. Someone may haul it cheaper than you can rent a trailer. If you do tent a trailer, You may need to rent or buy chains and binders as well. I personally would not
use wed type stripes or pull a trailer without trailer brakes but many do. Hope this helps.
 
Most half ton pickups can tow a 6000 load without too much extra equipment as long
as the trailer has brakes. Check the GCVW of your truck and the gross weight rating
of the trailer, and be aware of any local weight and licencing requirements. Most
of all, enjoy the adventure!
Ben
 
When I got my 8n I just told U-Haul that I was hauling a '49 Ford,didn't specify the flavor. Now if the horrible would have happened I probably would hav had to replace their car hauler.
Am I dishonest, well I guess so, but that doesn't seem to be a problem in todays world!
 
Most people with big old ugly equipment have a way to move it or know someone who does.

Have used the words I will take it if you will deliver it with good results more than once.

Deck truck tow trucks are fast and reasonable if the distance is not too far.
 
Having a friend with a trailer and who responds poorly to challenges has worked well for me. Tell him, "I don't believe you can move that tractor" and just stand back... :lol:
 
JohnV2000,

I dont know Charlie Burgh and i dont think i caught where you are from....but....drive it home? i mean you are buying a runner right?

Ive driven equipment a lot further than i care to go into, but sometimes you just do what you gotta do to get out of a situation, besides, who here doesnt like a nice tractor drive?? :lol:
 
John V2000 it's too bad you are on the opposite corner of the state from me. I'd be glad to haul it for you just to see your new tractor and how excited you're gonna get over it. Good Luck and most of all have fun with it.
My son gets so excited he talks like he's had 12 cups of coffee and rubs his hands together so fast you'd swore they'd caught fire. And he's 36.
 
An F150 can easily haul an 8N.I,ve hauled a SuperM behind my (1970) F100 many times.As was said,find a buddy with a trailer,or PAY the dealer to deliver.And NEVER tell U haul you are hauling a tractor. You are hauling an a 1948 Ford.Save up your money for your next purchace?..A trailer :)
 
As you know, Burgh has been around a looonnnngggg time. Assuming you dont have a buddy with a trailer, and if Burgh is not in to delivering it or seem to be charging more than you think is reasonable, Burgh will undoubtedly have the names of a few locals that can do it. Your machine is small enough that alot of guys would have the trailer to do the job. I always thought Burgh was more of a salvage yard and not a place that actually sold running tractors, but I have not been there is 10+ years.
 
(quoted from post at 14:29:51 12/09/18) So far I’ve learned a lot about what to look for in a tractor, as well as what I should and shouldn’t do when it comes to restoring. I called Charlie Burgh yesterday in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, and he said he probably has some tractors in my price range that are running.

That brings me to another important question: how would I transport a farm tractor back to my house? An F-150 should be adequate to haul a Ford 8N or similar tractor under 3,000 lbs, right?

However, I don’t own a trailer, so I’d have to rent. I heard that U-Haul doesn’t allow their trailers to be used for tractors. There is a United Rental dealer somewhat close to me, but I’m not sure about their policies.

What do people usually do to bring home a tractor?
I've rented trailers from u-haul a few times, and they've never asked me what I was hauling, only what I was pulling it with.
 
That is a part of a dealers bussiness. If he cannot deliever most likely he will not be able to make the sale. And he needs the equipment to deliever to also get what he buys for resale home.
 
JohnV2000

Where are you located?

Burg does have trucks, but I do not know what he might charge for delivery.

I have dealt with Charlie and now John for 40 years, they are not dishonest people, but everything they sell is as is, where is.

Rich
Grove City Pa
 
You should be fine with F150, invest in a trailer brake controller, money well spent. I would make sure the trailer has enough capacity and is wide enough for the wheels as they are set now on the tractor.
 
Kinda like Bud Yingling at Gettysburg used to say about his tractors.You come in you drive it around and check it out as much as you want,if you want it come inside pay me,I'll give you a receipt and if it blows an engine while you are driving it on the trailer I'll help you shove it the rest of the way on the trailer and sell you parts to fix it if you want.(LOL)
 
(quoted from post at 10:39:40 12/09/18) You should be fine with F150, invest in a trailer brake controller, money well spent. I would make sure the trailer has enough capacity and is wide enough for the wheels as they are set now on the tractor.
Included with David's post, MAKE CERTAIN you know what type of brake controller your truck needs! I cannot emphasize that enough!!

One kind is Impulse. With that, even if you step on the truck brake light and steady, the trailer brake starts braking at the set pressure and continues to increase -- or at least that's how it reacted on our truck, which WASN'T supposed to have Impulse-type. Another name for the Impulse type controller is Time-Delayed Brake Controller.

The other type is a Proportional Brake Controller. With them, the trailer brakes work in proportion with the truck brakes. We have the Tekonsha P3, item # 90915. I cannot speak highly enough on the Tekonsha products.
 
You can call United Rental, of course, and ask about their policies. Both of the independent equipment rental yards here have flatbed trailers to rent out, and they don't care what you haul.
Put a 7 wire round socket with flat connectors on your truck, and get a diagram to wire it up for "standard" plug pattern. Even if the rental trailer you find is a 4 connector, DON'T put that socket on
your truck. Put the 7 connector socket on, and use an adapter if you need to pull a 4 connector trailer. Reason- 7 connector gets you trailer brake connector, which you need for a trailer of any size.
You also get a hot wire, which is useful for horse trailer with interior lights (and required if the trailer has an electric jack), and backup lights.
 

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The truck is probably factory wired for lights.

Most rental trailers have surge brakes, nothing electrical required.
 
Once again great information from this forum! I’ll see what Charlie Burgh’s will do for delivery and if not I’ll try to find someone who can help.

I’m definitely very excited to get a tractor. I want something that runs but will give me a little bit of a project.
 

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