Wildside 195 #1 Posted September 19, 2016 Was so ready to spend my Birthday at the Meet and Greet, Was loading C-160 into bed of Truck and safety strap on Ramp breaks, Ramp falls out from under me just as the front wheels got in the bed, so 160 and I do a sideways flip, luckily I guess it landed on me so she didn't get hurt real bad, broken stack, broke streering spindle, bent seat, some Minor scratches. I got no broken bones but gonna be a few more days before before I move a lot. So looking at the pic.s of this yr. and planning next yr.s Trip, on a Trailer. Sorry I missed ya'll. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #2 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad you weren`t seriously hurt....the is easier to fix. Take care... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r356c 375 #3 Posted September 19, 2016 Get well soon! This is possibly the best $20.00 (with coupon) I've spent at HarborFreight. My tractors and mowers go up and down the ramps without me. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildside 195 #4 Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks guys, i'll heal soon enough, and I have 2 winches, just put to much trust in safety straps, Never again. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #5 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad your not hurt bad. Rest, relax, and count your lucky stars. Glenn 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #6 Posted September 19, 2016 So glad your ok! Those ramps can get ya!! I just about didn't make it myself, tow rig broke down 20 miles into the trip and had to turn around and limp home at 25mph. Got in my car and made it anyway. Met some really nice folks, and hope to do it again! Randy 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,748 #7 Posted September 19, 2016 sorry to hear about your trials, heal up quick 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #8 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad your ok, maybe next year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #9 Posted September 19, 2016 Wow. I know how you feel having had a similar experience, and I still have the scars to prove it. Tractors can always be fixed. Glad you didn't get hurt worse. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,175 #10 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad you are ok - Scary stuff! I bought a low utility trailer with the full width drop ramp for just that reason and I still sometimes feel the front wheels are too bouncy... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #11 Posted September 19, 2016 Been there too, glad your injuries were minor. Even with a drop gate trailer; always back on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #12 Posted September 19, 2016 Jeff, I was worried when you didn't show up Saturday. I kept thinking, maybe he's just running late. I was hoping something bad didn't happen. Sorry to hear this. But, I guess it could have been worse. I have tri-fold ramp that I bought from TSC that I use for my small trailer, since I defeated the tilt mechanism on it and it don't have a fold down tailgate like my other trailer does. I would have gladly let you borrow it - it's a bit more safer to use than the narrow ramps. I'll try and get over to your place soon. I'll show you my 551. There's a story to tell about that one from Saturday involving my nephew who drove it for the first time....But I guess I better not since I told him I won't mention it again. Again, sorry to hear about your accident. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #13 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad you didn't get hurt too bad. Best to use a trailer if you have access to one. For you guys still using wooden ramps; Go to a construction site and find a couple of scrap LVL's the length you need. Cut them to length and through bolt the metal ramp ends to each LVL. These things are much stronger than regular lumber and thicker. I have used mine to load a Ford 8N tractor onto a trailer. They will certainly handle the weight of any Wheel Horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #14 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad to here you were not hurt to badly. The tractor can be fixed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildside 195 #15 Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks everyone, I'm feeling alittle better today. I have a nice small trailer but was bring to many to fit on it. Gonna get a bigger one. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,514 #16 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad to see your feeling a little better , hope you can get back In the saddle soon . If there's one thing I know is that accidents can happen anytime , anywhere , and when least expected! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #17 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad ur ok. I have the HF electric winch in my truck for loading but when using the trailer I still ride them on might have to stop after hearing about the roll overs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #18 Posted September 19, 2016 Glad to hear your on the mend, and were not seriously injured! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #19 Posted September 20, 2016 I'm also glad to know you were not seriously injured. Those ramps can be dangerous sometimes. I've had them slip out from under me when loading a couple of times without turning the tractor over. I've learned that when driving the tractor up the ramps, you must not hesitate. Just drive on up until you're in the truck/trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,827 #20 Posted September 20, 2016 I don't drive em up on the ramps, I will put them in low, idle her down and stand beside it while it goes up. Just gotta kill it as it gets to the top of the ramp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
