ML3 866 #26 Posted October 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Handy Don said: I strongly concur with not riding up or down ramps--just not worth the risk. I’ve seen tractors slide sideways off slippery ramps. That said, I am a proponent of having a running tractor power itself up or down if there is safe and adequate traction. The winch is a great backup idea for non-runners or steep/slippery ramps--slow but sure! (Other posters have noted that an 8-speed Wheel Horse in 1L gear will climb a tree if it has traction!) I agree with you. That's why I'd rather just slowly winch them up. Being in garage slippery shouldn't be an issue. I'll probably use some sort of folding aluminum ramp? I believe that about 1L on the 8speeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drodg33 69 #27 Posted October 20, 2023 Beautiful tractors.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseNut 222 #28 Posted October 20, 2023 Wow, those are gorgeous! You did the right thing -- bought some beauties! I have three that all need some level of restoration. haha As far as the ramps go, I built one to go into my work van out of some 12x4's and 4x8 sheet of plywood. I never ride them up, though. In the case of my gt14, I let it creep up the ramp and into the van -- that tractor will let you do that. Same thing with out, creep mode. I generally find, with non running tractors like my B80 was, I can push or pull them up, no problem. But, a winch is definitely the way to go. It would make things easier for sure. Speaking of more tractors, if I didn't think my wife would kill me, there are 2 near me for $150 take all that I want to get. They don't run as they've been sitting, but we all know the drill on that. Honey, I'm home....I brought, err ummm I mean bought some new 'friends' with me. Yeah, she'd kill me. lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 866 #29 Posted October 21, 2023 4 hours ago, WheelHorseNut said: Wow, those are gorgeous! You did the right thing -- bought some beauties! I have three that all need some level of restoration. haha As far as the ramps go, I built one to go into my work van out of some 12x4's and 4x8 sheet of plywood. I never ride them up, though. In the case of my gt14, I let it creep up the ramp and into the van -- that tractor will let you do that. Same thing with out, creep mode. I generally find, with non running tractors like my B80 was, I can push or pull them up, no problem. But, a winch is definitely the way to go. It would make things easier for sure. Speaking of more tractors, if I didn't think my wife would kill me, there are 2 near me for $150 take all that I want to get. They don't run as they've been sitting, but we all know the drill on that. Honey, I'm home....I brought, err ummm I mean bought some new 'friends' with me. Yeah, she'd kill me. lol I'm not married so I don't have to "get approval" Honestly my girlfriend of 12yrs says if I'm happy she's happy. She only asks 1 and only 1 thing of me......we go to church every week. That's it! I need it anyway....Lol! Last November I had a she shed built for her & had it finished this past spring. She told me after her shed was completed I could get as many tractors as I wanted! Funny about the $150 tractor near you. There's 2 what I think are both 753s close to me too for $200. They look a bit rough but I have to imagine 1 working tractor could come out of it??? I'm just out of room in garage. Probably next spring/summer I may put up another shed. Thought bought just a regular storage shed but then I get thinking..... Maybe a shed with a loft & porch specifically for my tractors??? 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 737 #30 Posted October 21, 2023 If you have out of the way room in your yard ,tarps at WM or HF are pretty cheap. Yeah, a little trailer park trashy,but what the heck!! Go get the 753's and cover them. If you don't, you will regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 737 #31 Posted October 21, 2023 You can build a shelf for the little tractors like the 753 for over/under storage. Lot's of pics on here of how people did it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 866 #32 Posted October 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said: You can build a shelf for the little tractors like the 753 for over/under storage. Lot's of pics on here of how people did it. I'm measuring & planning it out now in the garage. Better check my measurements tomorrow cause I been putting the beers down 🍺 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 866 #33 Posted October 21, 2023 37 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said: If you have out of the way room in your yard ,tarps at WM or HF are pretty cheap. Yeah, a little trailer park trashy,but what the heck!! Go get the 753's and cover them. If you don't, you will regret it. Hmmm.......🤔 Now you got me thinking...... I can stash them behind garage & I won't have to see them at all! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
