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Re: Towing a tractor
[Re: lckrn]
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08/25/16 09:00 AM
08/25/16 09:00 AM
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Wiley Coyote
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You guys that insured thru Kubota are taking a beating. I've been told that when financing a new tractor they REQUIRE Kubota insurance. That's a racket. I''m paying $175 a year for $22K coverage for almost anything you can imagine......theft, fire, wind, hail, vandalism, etc. And the deductible is just $250. You gotta buy your insurance from farm country agents in the midwest where they insure tens of thousands of tractors and have a minute number of claims.
Last edited by Wiley Coyote; 08/25/16 09:07 AM.
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Re: Towing a tractor
[Re: JDawg]
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08/25/16 11:00 AM
08/25/16 11:00 AM
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lckrn
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Brothers Implement in Hillsboro TN, they delivered it to my dads place in Stevenson AL for free. Bought it in 2014 and put about 50 hours on it so far, mostly used for food plots. It's a fine machine, I'm pulling it to Athens TN to work some new land I just got the ok to hunt. It's close to where I'm living now and will make a great after work spot to hit.
Finally deported myself from the peoples republik of Kaliforkistan.
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Re: Towing a tractor
[Re: Spot]
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08/25/16 11:39 AM
08/25/16 11:39 AM
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Pretty sure each implement is required to have a chain.even if attached to the tractor.may be wrong though but that is what I was told by a trooper. Not sure about a tractor, but the boom on a backhoe or excavator must have a chain and binder on it. I pull equipment regular.. machine, 2 buckets and rock hammer. Figure in the weight of the trailer and the whole package is a little north of #13000. Your suppose to have it binded at 4 points (each corner) and i bind it where the front and rear pull against each other, to keep your load from sliding should you have to stop it quick.. run the speed limit and youll be fine. Everybody else on the road is going faster than that anyways so i usually dont have an issue with folks getting in front of me and slamming on yhe breaks. Look down the road and take your time until you get comfortable with the weight. Also, dont be afraid to load the truck, as in not put all the weight on the trailer. You want your truck to squat some and help carry the load, thats what suspension is for. Ever see a trailer going down the road and trying to walk side to side? Its because they arent loaded right.. with that much weight swaying, it will drag you off the road in a hurry
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Re: Towing a tractor
[Re: lckrn]
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08/25/16 12:32 PM
08/25/16 12:32 PM
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Something a friend of mine was reminded of the hard way. NEVER EVER push a binder handle to lock it. His hand slipped and the handle knocked out three teeth and brock his jaw. He had been working with chains and binders for 20+ years. Just got in a hurry and paid the price. Not something I ever want to see again.
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Re: Towing a tractor
[Re: hosscat]
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08/26/16 05:59 AM
08/26/16 05:59 AM
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You should be more than fine with what you described. I use either a 3/8" chain and binder or a ratchet strap when I pull my machines. On tractors I run the strap/chain through both front wheels across the trailer. Then do the same on the rears. So I end up with only (2) straps or chains at a time.
Since this is the first time you have pulled a tractor, be sure and leave yourself lots of room to stop, don't follow to close behind anyone, and plan ahead for any sudden moves (turns, traffic lights, etc..)
If you are using the swing style chain binders be sure and tie the ends down to the chains (or secure them with locks). This prevents the binders from coming open in the event the chain get slack. Sometimes slack can be caused by hitting a bump and the tires compressing some allowing slack in the chain. x2
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