[AT] Transporting a Massey Ferguson 135 across country

[John Hall]

Unless the tractor was a family heirloom or I knew it was a rock solid 
machine, I'd sell it and worry about buying again after I got moved. If 
you had a known reliable tow vehicle and trailer, that would be one 
thing. And if you did, would you have enough license (weight) to cover 
the truck, trailer, tractor and all the implements? Most folks don't if 
they are just running around the house occasionaly. Heck I never put 
tags on my trailer and have had it for 20 years--my state doesn't 
require them provided its for farm use within a rather large radius of 
your base---I do have considerable weight license but can't load my 
trailer to the max without being overweight.  Also, what about the 
license on a rental truck towing the trailer. Those trucks pronably 
weight in at 11k lbs, the trailer at 2K--you are already half of what 
you can drive without a CDL in my state.
If selling is not an option, look into hiring it done, sounds like it 
would ship in a container, or try something like U-Ship. I Hate to rain 
on the parade, but that big of a move is going to be stressful enough, I 
would eliminate as many potential headaches as possible.

John Hall