Center ramp for narrow front end

[744k]

I use a 12 inch wide by 3 inch bridge plank about 5 foot long with a angle bolted to one end so it won't slide off

 

[scott>]

Thanks for all the replies, I’m picking up the trailer today so the height and outer ramp lengths are unknown. I’ll probably try a heavy plank for now just to get the tractor home then make a ramp similar to the outer ones

 

[ss55]

Thanks for all the replies, I’m picking up the trailer today so the height and outer ramp lengths are unknown. I’ll probably try a heavy plank for now just to get the tractor home then make a ramp similar to the outer ones

New trailer or used?

 

[Steven Allen]

Weight distribution on a B is *roughly* 70/30, so I suspect it it similar on a 50. Tractor Data gives a weight of 4855, which I'll bet is with fuel, oil, water, etc. That gives 1456 lbs on the front end. Call it 1500. FWIW.

 

[DoubleR]

I carry a 6x6 wood block in put it under my wood ramp about half way up for extra support for my narrow front C.

 

[m16ty]

It’s actually safer to try and run the tractor up on 2 ramps than it is to try and just lay a board on there and run up it. The board will likely kick out and you’ll go for a ride.

Best to build a proper ramp that can hold the weight that somehow attaches to the trailer where it can’t come loose. I’ve got a 3rd ramp I made out of heavy angle iron that hooks on the back lip of the trailer.

 

[jddrawbar]

It’s actually safer to try and run the tractor up on 2 ramps than it is to try and just lay a board on there and run up it. The board will likely kick out and you’ll go for a ride.

Best to build a proper ramp that can hold the weight that somehow attaches to the trailer where it can’t come loose. I’ve got a 3rd ramp I made out of heavy angle iron that hooks on the back lip of the trailer.

If 2 people are available, use 1 ramp to put the front on, stop, then move it over for the drive wheels, I've done it by myself, but not proud of it. It's amazing how many things on a farm is waiting for an excuse to put the hurt on you!!

 

[Gary Mitchell]

I bought a John Deere 50 narrow front tractor. I need to load it in my trailer and was wondering about a center ramp. Would a 2x12 be suitable or would I need something heavier? I’m not comfortable doing the two ramp approach. Thanks

When we pulled an 88 back in the 70s and hauled it with a ton n 1/2 Ford truck we carried a 3 foot long two by twelve oak plank to use for our tricycle front. We carried 300# plus out front and never had a issue with the plank,,, it was just heavy. I think aluminum ramps are relatively inexpensive. I'd probably go that way today. gm

 

[Rich'sToys]

My trailer uses wood bridge planks, 11"wide, 6 ft. long, and 2 1/2" thick for the outer wheels. The center ramp is the same, only 3" thick (I had it made later.) I put a concrete block under the outer ramps when loading and unloading.

The last couple years I have hardly used them, as they seem to get a little heavier each year. Plus, I don't take my tractors as many places as I used to. Usually it's 10 miles or less now so it's easier to just drive them there. Plus, it does them good to get them out and run them a bit. Also, since my wife is retired now, I have a shuttle driver!

 

[rrlund]

Guess I'm lucky. The ramps on my WW are wide enough so they're only a few inches apart at the center.

 

[flying belgian]

If 2 people are available, use 1 ramp to put the front on, stop, then move it over for the drive wheels, I've done it by myself, but not proud of it. It's amazing how many things on a farm is waiting for an excuse to put the hurt on you!!

I think that's called ...field expediency...
(Make due with what you got)