ford 455

[Anonymous-0]

I need to transport a 2wd Ford 455 with a front loader and backhoe-does anyone know how much this unit weighs?

 

[Jack L]

The fine guys on this board guesstimated the weight of my Industrial 4000 with back hoe and loader. The estimate was between 8,000 and 12,000.

The loader was 1,700 and back hoe was around 2,200 pounds. Tractor was around 3,800 and the tires were loaded. I thought the 8,000 figure was closest.

My hauler didn"t have any problems with a Ford 350 diesel pick up and a 20" gooseneck trailer.

Jack

 

[RodinNS]

That would depend on how it's weighted...It might be 8K, but if it's got a big hoe and counterweight and loaded tires... then you're probably closer to 12K.
I don't see any problem moving it with a heavy 3/4 ton or better with either a dual wheel tandem or tridem gooseneck, but I don't think I'd try it with anything less.

Rod