[AT] Transporting a Massey Ferguson 135 across country

[Cecil Bearden]

I found a guy in MO that used a 32ft gooseneck and a Dodge Diesel.  I 
shipped a Deutz-Allis 100hp tractor to Indiana for about $600.  He just 
travels all over the country and see the sights while driving.   Found 
another guy outside of KC MO.  who hauled with a 40ft trailer and a 
Dodge diesel.  Both these guys just hauled to  get a chance to see the 
country and pay expenses. It took about a week before their response 
showed up on UShip. UShip is supposed to have a guarantee for delivery, 
but I really don't know if it is any better than the guarante of the 
driver. I have had some problems with Paypal and their "so called 
Guarantee".   You just pays your money and takes your chances.  So far I 
have been happy with the service.  Most of the time the first responses 
you get will be commercial or expediters who charge for their referral 
services.
Cecil in OKla


On 9/29/2016 12:00 AM, Mike M wrote:
> Cecil, I've even dealt directly with the company doing the hauling. They
> would tell me if I run it straight through them I could save the U-Ship
> charge. Sounds like Uship is a pain in ass to deal from a haulers point
> of view.
> Mike M
>
>
> On 9/28/2016 9:53 PM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
>> 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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