Bought another one... ROAD TRIP!!!!

[bell 11]

Well, I bought a 603.... It even comes with the original moldboard plow.... Problem is that it is in PA... and I'm in Indiana.

Not a big deal, but I would like to take my wife's Dodge Caliber. It gets MUCH better fuel mileage than my Avalanche....

My question is, if I take off the wheels and tires.... and possibly the steering wheel, will it fit in here?

The door opening is 27-1/2" tall and 33-1/2 wide. It is 5' deep, so that shouldn't be a problem...

Can someone measure their (similar) tractor and tell me some dimensions?

I know that if I take it FAR ENOUGH apart, it will fit.... But, I would like to just take off the wheels/ tires and the steering wheel and go.....

Thanks, Jon

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,150]

Well the wheels/tires should come off with no trouble but I wouldnt count on the steering wheel just "popping off" when ya get there. Usually something that old would need some time (days/weeks) soakin with PB Blaster or something like that to get it loose.

Cant help with measurement, sorry.

Mike.........

[bell 11]

I guess I could take the whole hoodstand off and go that route... Should be easier than taking off the steering wheel....

[rustbucket 4]

it maybe fit if all the wheels and such where taken off.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

I guess I could take the whole hoodstand off and go that route... Should be easier than taking off the steering wheel....

The hoodstand won't come off because it's welded to the frame.

If you have to make it even more compact after removing all 4 wheels & tires, unbolt the transaxle from the frame and split it into two smaller pieces. 4 bolts and a a few cotter pins should be all you need to remove. :banghead:

[bell 11]

EXCELLENT! Thanks guys!!!!

I should be heading that way next weekend.... You gonna be around, Terry?

I just might have to swing by and see your collection.... :banghead:

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

I'll be here after 11AM Saturday & Sunday. (my new job requires working every other weekend)

How are you going to haul the 551 back if you drive that little car? :banghead:

[rustbucket 4]

i dont think he thought that far ahead TT maybe i can make a machine head further east towards NJ hehe

[WheelHorse_of_course 99]

:banghead: and perhaps a bit snide but....

I get such a laugh out of SUV's. We have a mini van and WH's fit right in. Probably gets better mileage than most SUV's.

A friend has an Escalade and getting in and out of the mini van is easier, it is more comfortable and gets better mileage.

I wonder if you could drain the gas and lay it on it's side?

Anyway, best of luck. :USA:

[bell 11]

I'll be here after 11AM Saturday & Sunday. (my new job requires working every other weekend)

How are you going to haul the 551 back if you drive that little car?

Just might stop by... I'll let you know ahead of time though.

I will probably just wait on the 551... It is supposed to be in Kokomo in October, sometime.... If I drive my truck, it's gonna cost me $300 in fuel.... It gets 17-ish mpg and the car gets 28-ish mpg.... DARN fuel prices..... :USA:

[bell 11]

I wonder if you could drain the gas and lay it on it's side?

Anyway, best of luck.

Thought about that... That just may work....

I just had to make SURE I could get it and the plow in there.... :USA:

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

Jon......

I have the ability to make the 551 fit in there with the 603.

Just say the word! :banghead:

[bell 11]

Jon......

I have the ability to make the 551 fit in there with the 603.

Just say the word!

How's that? I'm interested.....

Take it apart?

[DOC in Kentucky 178]

Hey TT,

You pull this off, ie 2 tractors in a small car, we definitely want pictures.

Better yet, how about a video.

I have pictures in my head of an old type black and white movie but instead of a bunch of clowns getting out, we see someone pulling endless tractor parts out for hours.

This has the potential of being a real classic. :USA:

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

Yep.

I can make it into a pile of pieces if you want. I think the car should be OK with the weight too.

[KyBlue 655]

TT will the peices be able to go back together without a welder?? haha

[bell 11]

TT will the peices be able to go back together without a welder?? haha

I have a welder.... lololol

That sounds like it may work....

TT, You are in Julian, PA.... Right?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

TT, You are in Julian, PA.... Right?

More or less.

If you want to try to pull this off, feel free to PM me. :banghead:

[pond195520032003 27]

you could actually get 3 or 4 tractors in there that way, but you might be a RED NECK :USA:

[refracman 167]

Think you might want to wait, gas is goin to be 5 bucks a gallon tomorrow here in toledo :banghead:

[bell 11]

Think you might want to wait, gas is goin to be 5 bucks a gallon tomorrow here in toledo

Yeah, I'm watching that.... If it does spike, I'll just wait a couple weeks..... :USA:

[Kelly 1,033]

I think it will fit with the tires on it, and when you get it home I'm going to bug you for some detailed pic's for my 603, here's a pic of mine in the back of my suburban fits with room to spare, I can run a yard stick around my 603 so you know for sure.

[traktorkidd7/30/93 1]

Its all because of these :imstupid: HURRICANES..... :banghead:

[bell 11]

I think it will fit with the tires on it, and when you get it home I'm going to bug you for some detailed pic's for my 603, here's a pic of mine in the back of my suburban fits with room to spare, I can run a yard stick around my 603 so you know for sure.

All I know is that it IS gonna fit, if I have to take it all apart... lol

I'll take plenty of pics when I get it home.

I would appreciate some measurements, if it's not too much trouble..... JB

[Raider12 13]

I feel your pain in using your truck to haul a find like this back home. With fuel cost the way they are, even a free tractor can become rather expesive. I have considered putting a hitch on little Pontiac Vibe to pull my small UT trailer to pickup such finds in the future. I don't need a 1 ton 4x4 to bring home a 500 to 850 lb tractor. Best of luck fitting this your wifes car. (Better not scatch it)........ The tractor that is :banghead: