[AT] Transporting a Massey Ferguson 135 across country

[k7jdj at aol.com]

The Ryder, U-Hall trucks seem to be a target for theft in our area.  Hardly a week goes by that one get stolen from a Motel parking lot.  Trucks are usually recovered minus the contents. Almost need to take the tires into your room at nigh,t or sleep in truck with sidearm.  Don't recommend the latter as everybody is gun crazy now.

Gary,

Renton, WA/


-----Original Message-----
From: Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2016 6:56 pm
Subject: Re: [AT] Transporting a Massey Ferguson 135 across country

I have shipped a lot of equipment including some100hp tractors using 
Uship and had very good service.  Just do not take the first offer, let 
them run a while...

Cecil in OKla


On 9/28/2016 6:58 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
> Scott,
>
> I would not sell the tractor if it is one you like and it works good.
>
> Yes, towing can have issues but it can also go well. If you can leave some stuff, you could make multiple trips instead of trying to do everything in one large convoy.
>
> If all else fails, I might be able to tow it for you if you cover expenses. That would be a scenic trip.
>
> Good luck
> Dennis
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Sep 28, 2016, at 6:12 PM, John Hall <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
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