Re: What is a good antique truck for hauling a tractor.

Posted by Hal/WA on October 15, 2002 at 23:42:07 from (208.8.194.37):

In Reply to: What is a good antique truck for hauling a tractor. posted by Super 55 on October 15, 2002 at 21:39:30:

There are lots of them, it depends on what you like. What I would want was a truck that was dependable enough to get me there and back without having to work on it much, that has good enough tires and brakes to be safe and legal, that has more than enough capacity to handle the weight I want it to, that is not so oddball that I can not get parts for it easily and that will go fast enough so I can drive it down the highway without obstructing traffic too much. I also would like the truck to look nice and be reasonably comfortable and easy to drive.

The above conditions do not fit the unmodified trucks prior to the 1950's, at least that I have driven. The older trucks that have the capacity are really slow--45 is fast in them.

On the other hand, there are lots of 60's and 70's farm trucks around, with V8 engines, power steering, brakes you can still get parts for and modern tire sizes. They also have been engineered to travel at highway speeds. And they are not so valuable as antiques that you don't dare use them for hauling things. There are lots of parts out there for Fords, Chevys, GMC's and Dodges. IHC parts are harder to come by and are expensive. Of course big trucks are another topic altogether.

I think a trailer makes more sense than using a flatbed truck for hauling a tractor. A trailer is a lot closer to the ground and it makes it practical to carry your own ramps rather than looking for a loading dock all the time. It also makes the load a lot less top-heavy. Using a trailer also allows the use of a somewhat smaller truck. And you can haul other vehicles if you want or need to.

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• Re: Re: What is a good antique truck for hauling a tractor. Ludwig 08:25:57 10/16/02 (1)
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