Margie 5 #1 Posted 1 hour ago Ok so I want to buy a 1996 314-8 with 48” deck and 2 stage snow thrower. I have a ram 1500 with a 6ft bed in length. Width is 5ft except the wheel wells which a 4ft apart. I do t have the exact measurements yet but do you think I can fit the tractor and snow thrower in the bed of the truck if I disconnect the mower deck? I thought if i pulled the mower in then stood the thrower on its side with the thrower part by the front wheels it might fit. Mower deck in the crew can back seat. I don’t have a hitch or a trailer. Thanks for any advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,794 #2 Posted 1 hour ago Sounds like lots of room! I’m pulling for ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margie 5 #3 Posted 1 hour ago 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Sounds like lots of room! I’m pulling for ya! Omg!!! Incredible puzzle skills you have!! I’m inspired and also confused as to how you did this haha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,794 #4 Posted 1 hour ago 4 minutes ago, Margie said: Omg!!! Incredible puzzle skills you have!! I’m inspired and also confused as to how you did this haha It was in 2018 and I had nothing but time and inspiration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margie 5 #5 Posted 1 hour ago 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: It was in 2018 and I had nothing but time and inspiration! Can you meet me in Nj and load this for me!? 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,980 #6 Posted 34 minutes ago (edited) Tractor will fit in the bed without issue--it’s a bit over 5’ long and, depending on tires, about 36” wide (getting it up and in might be a trick). Deck probably cannot stay on since it won’t fit between the wheel wells (48” is the cutting width) I’d consider mounting the blower and loading the tractor with the blower over the open tailgate and then loading the mower alongside the tractor. That mower weighs a lot and getting it into and out of the cab without damage to the cab or seats would be tricky. Suitable padding and plenty of strong tiedowns, of course. And if needed, make two trips? Edited 33 minutes ago by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margie 5 #7 Posted 10 minutes ago 24 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Tractor will fit in the bed without issue--it’s a bit over 5’ long and, depending on tires, about 36” wide (getting it up and in might be a trick). Deck probably cannot stay on since it won’t fit between the wheel wells (48” is the cutting width) I’d consider mounting the blower and loading the tractor with the blower over the open tailgate and then loading the mower alongside the tractor. That mower weighs a lot and getting it into and out of the cab without damage to the cab or seats would be tricky. Suitable padding and plenty of strong tiedowns, of course. And if needed, make two trips? This is great advice. Thank you very very much!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
