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Tractor cribbing

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FARMIN RED

07-20-2004 08:32:05




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I Am going to be ready to tare my tractor all the way down and I want to build some cribbing for the tractor so it is very sturdy. While the tractor will be for the most part taken apart I will still be able to start and run the engine. I need some help on how to build sturdy cribbing for the tractor. I need it strong because I will be yanking and tuging on the tractor while it is up in the air. Also my small son will be helping me with the project so I need it safe for him as well. Thanks for all your help.

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Stu

07-21-2004 13:05:07




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 Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to FARMIN RED, 07-20-2004 08:32:05  
Building a stand out of haevy steel would be the best way, but wooden blocks done correctly would also be safe. If you are near any local sawmills you can buy slab wood cheap. Just get large blocks. Stu.



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JMS/MN

07-20-2004 09:31:53




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 Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to FARMIN RED, 07-20-2004 08:32:05  
I agree with Ben on the idea of steel splitting stands if you intend to run the engine. For examples, go to www.dodgecity.net/cofer or call cofer at 316-227-6170. Their literature has a lot of detail in how they build their stands. and they will send you a price list as well. For wood cribbing, I use chunks of 5x6 posts, of various lengths. I also made four units of heavy blocks: each unit is four pieces of 5x6x20 inch, bolted together (not nailed!) with 3/8 inch redi-bolt, countersunk. Depending which way you turn the unit, you have a 10, 12, or 20 inch block. Very sturdy for holding up 4wd tractors or other heavy machinery.

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Ben in KY

07-20-2004 08:48:27




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 Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to FARMIN RED, 07-20-2004 08:32:05  
From what you describe, I would recommend a sturdy welded steel stand kind of thing securely bolted to the tractor, or one for the front and one for the rear. Be Safe, those suckers are heavy and with a motor running can vibrate off of a stack of wood cribbing.



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ed

07-20-2004 09:44:50




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 Re: Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to Ben in KY, 07-20-2004 08:48:27  
Not sure I'm a fan of running a tractor up on cribbing or even a stand - depending on the HP you could have 5,000 #'s or more of moving and bucking cast iron that will do what ever it wants. Whatever you do be very careful

I think I would fix the engine before or after you split the tractor / remove the tires or disassemble the front end.



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harley1983

07-20-2004 12:06:25




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 Re: Re: Re: Tractor cribbing in reply to ed, 07-20-2004 09:44:50  
One thing I have found down here in the Ozarks, we live about a mile from a sawmill that cuts railroad ties, and I go get a coupule and cut them with a chainsaw into about 1 1/2 foot lengths and they aren't treated yet, so they are real square and oak, and they stack very necely and are all you want to pick up and you can put them in any configuration you want and they will hold up the world if you can get it on them. Harley

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