🚜Loading a tractor onto a trailer requires careful planning and adjustments to overcome challenges.
🧩The tractor is a classic 1981 model with a unique history and features.
⚙️The transmission of the tractor is being redone, which adds complexity to the loading process.
🙅♂️The tractor has no steering and no neutral, making it difficult to maneuver.
⚠️Extra precautions are taken to ensure the safety and stability of the tractor during loading and transportation.
What challenges did they face while loading the tractor?
—The crew faced challenges with the transmission, steering, and lack of neutral on the tractor. These factors required additional planning and adjustments.
What type of trailer and lift were used?
—A gooseneck trailer and a Zach lift were used to load the tractor onto the trailer.
What is special about the tractor being loaded?
—The tractor is a classic 1981 model with a unique history. It is being moved to a new location for further restoration.
How did they ensure the safety of the tractor during loading?
—Extra precautions were taken to stabilize the tractor, including the use of chains, straps, and careful positioning on the trailer. The crew also considered weight distribution and balance.
What role does Grumpy play in the operation?
—Grumpy supervises the loading operation, ensuring that everything goes smoothly and safely. He is a trusted and experienced member of the team.
00:00Introduction to the tractor loading operation. Explanation of the challenges faced, including the transmission and steering issues.
05:00Loading the tractor onto the trailer using a Zach lift and a gooseneck trailer. Strategic planning and adjustments to overcome challenges.
09:00Securing the tractor on the trailer and preparing for transportation. Attention to safety and stability.
12:00Reflection on the successful loading operation and the effort put into it. Final thoughts on the process.
