Transporting 3 Cubs at once

[magnumpi]

If I didn't know better, I'd say the Beverly Hillbillies are leavin' town !! Man, 800 miles seems awfully aggressive for a load of that magnitude - I can't even allow myself to think of a flat tire for example. Kudos on a successful landing and flying under the numerous radars that exist in OH !! Craig

[Clem]

Welcone Laurel! They say first impressions are important, and I'd say your haul is quite impressive Here is some advice, Ask a lot of quesitons and good luck!

Clem

[Buzzard Wing]

Hey, smugglers hide their haul.... that was in broad daylight! Obviously Bigdog had a moth (bug) in his radar that day. I spirited one out of PA, but it was a couple of miles from OHIO. All of my Cubs were out of state, the longest haul was 1000 miles.

GI has some great tips... I have hauled a couple with the 'major' tie down being the torque tube just behind the dash and that is a good spot.

May be a good idea to check the bolts on the drawbar before using it, broken housings and bad threads may be obvious (or not?).


Welcome!

[Ralph]

3............How about 5..........

[maplehillfrm]

3............How about 5..........

HEY Thats my yellow loboy on the back!!!! Did gene make it with all the tractors back home?? I wanted to get a picture before he left but it was to dark.. Do you mind if I copy this picture?? pat

[deputy jailer]

Buying in bulk is always a good thing JUst be sure they are strapped down good. It sure save my a$$ once upon a time.

by the way WELCOME to the greatest forum

[rggiuliani]

Most obvious answer - make 2 trips. Not ideal, but if all tractors will roll, safer in the long run.

[magnumpi]

I had no idea that Sam's Club sold Cubs !! Yikes, I'd ask about the gas mileage, but on a per Cub basis, probably not too bad. Great picture. C

[Mountain Laurel]

Thanks go out to all for your most excellent input. The creative packing ideas will be a huge help. I don't want to damage these beauties with the move. It's quite amazing to see how you've tackled the same situation. Necessity really is the Mother of motivation.

Now, I have news for you....Laurel is a woman.

Hope that's ok around here...

One of the fellows helping me move the Cubs has a 21ft trailer; I'm renting a winch; he's using a dump truck so we may load one in there.

Ten years ago all three were driven into the barn. Gas had been drained at some point; a few parts are missing, not much. None seized, all engine parts are moving, I don't see any critters living in there. Two have plows, one a cultivator.

Would it be best to move the Cubs without the attachments, if we can?

I love the idea of backing them up the ramps...any suggestions as to where to attach the winch/tow chains?

There's a pretty good chance we can get one running. Can it be used to tow out the other two?

Laurel [/i]

[magnumpi]

Laurel a woman ??? Take your time - I'm guessing help will arrive on a white horse.........so to speak. C

[Ralph]

No we got no problem with women some have been hitched to one of them fer over thirty plus years and we even let them drive our cubs

[George Willer]

It was several years ago that Bigdog's darker side revealed itself. It was when I was pondering how I could bring the 3 Cubs home from Merlin's place in Cajun country on my 16' trailer. Two trips were out of the question since it's a 1017 mile trip each way. I had decided to dismantle one of them and squeeze the parts under the other two. While I was pondering, Bigdog snatched them up. The rest is history and I still have my innocent image!

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[Stick]

3............How about 5..........

Ahh yes my next trailer.

[Bigdog]

I was sure Laurel was of the fairer gender. That's why given her location there should be several willing volunteers to assist her and her hubby.
I recall seeing a singing group by the name of Mountainlaurel. They sang Appalachian style songs accompanied by accoustic instruments. Quite good as I recall.

Since George mentioned my darker side I think it's only fair to say that I am now a much kinder, gentler person - always standing at the ready to assist with cub relocation projects.

[evielboweviel]

Ralph lets his wife drive the cub.
BUT when she out pulls him he dosn't give up until he outpulls her!!!
Ron