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K.B.-826

04-16-2007 21:18:28

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Anyone ever do it before? Found sort of a rare tractor that I've always wanted, but it's over 1800 miles away. Would a trucking company be able to do this for a cost that isn't totally out of this world? Would be interested in hearing any advice/experinces.

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Krout

04-17-2007 15:05:11

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

Try www.uship.com

It works like e-bay only the other way around. Potential shippers will bid on moving your tractor and you can take the low bid or none at all if you don't like what is offered. I have twice used this to buy larger tractor parts of e-bay when otherwise the shipping would have made them too expensive.

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04-17-2007 10:09:26

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

A word of caution. If you ship it as a quarter load,try to get it loaded last.Always back the tractor in and CHOCK the wheels. If you have a lead foot driver that has to slam the brakes on in a panic, the tractor wont slide ahead as it will do if they just set the parking brake.If it does move, the drawbar is more likely to protect the sheetmetal from harm.Been there,done that have a dirty old teeshirt to prove it.W4

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dej(jed)

04-17-2007 07:16:14

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

I bring loads out of Texas to Pa. every couple of mths. Depending on the load, a 53 footer or a 48 footer, it costs between $.25 & $.35 per mile. They are back hauling out of Texas, so price is never really an issue. Good luck on the hauling site, I tried it, but most pricing I got there was too high for me.

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Larry806

04-17-2007 06:38:20

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

I get tractors hauled almost weekly . I've got a truck loading in W. Mi. right now . I hope to have one load in E. Mi. tomorrow . I got a one in from E. Ny. last week . I have gotten them in from as far as Cal. If its over 350 miles I can usually hire it done for less than the fuel would cost for a round trip . The hauling schedule here is the best place to start . just state your not in a big hurry you looking for someone filling out a load . I have waited for 4 months to get 1 hauled . In some ways high fuel has lowered hauling prices . Most haulers make a lot more effort to put 2 or 3 things together before going .
My experience has been 4 years ago if I placed a ad wanting a tractor hauled 700 miles I would get replies wanting 1.25 to 1.65 a mile . Now the same ad will get if you can wait a couple weeks to a month I'll put it together & do it for 500.00 to 600.00

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Rich Va

04-17-2007 06:25:06

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

What kind of tractor is it? If it's a smaller tractor and you got a truck and trailer the cheapest way would be to do it yourself,make a vacation out of it. Or even a 2 ton flatbed or roll back truck.

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Joe(TX)

04-17-2007 05:03:19

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

Try listing your request on the Hauling Schedule on this forum. There are also web sites to list loads.

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RustyFarmall

04-17-2007 04:42:23

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

There are an abundance of truckers that would jump at the chance, but because of the ridicously high fuel prices, there is no such thing as a "reasonable" cost anymore. It will cost anywhere from $2.00 to $3.00 per loaded mile, no matter the size of the truck.

Blame it on the oil companies.

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richard in nz

04-17-2007 02:36:07

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

I shipped my Farmall H from England with me, 12,000 miles and 9 weeks to my new home down under. 1800 miles should be no bother if its a tractor you think a lot of, go and do it.

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Mike CA

04-16-2007 22:36:50

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

I've toyed with the notion myself. That is until I found out that people charge so much per loaded mile, which usually exceeds the price of the tractor.

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georgeky

04-16-2007 21:55:49

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Re: Shipping a tractor cross country in reply to K.B.-826, 04-16-2007 21:18:28

I expect anywhere between 1.50 and 3.00 per mile unless you could get it on a load as a filler. It could be a little cheaper then.

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