Will this tractor move building?

[robbyr]

We have a 14 x 32 metal building we're thinking bout moving from back yard to side yard. The tractor is a Mahindra 5570 70hp. The building has four 4 x 6 skids under it. Building is full of "stuff" such as tools and saddles. Wondering if I can drag it slowly with tractor?

 

[MF243RedTop]

I moved a similar building on skids with a MF 135 once, it was a load for it.
I don't think you'll have any issues especially with some ballast in the FEL.

 

[Rebeldad1]

The tractor shouldnt be a issue but the strength of the building might. Adding extra weight to the floor and pulling at 1 point could damage the building. I see a tractor in the background that might help. Maybe add a pickup?

Good luck Pics too

 

[/pine]

Pulleys and cables can greatly increase the actual pulling force...it will basically come down to traction...

 

[Fladogman]

Yep it will move it

 

[ruffdog]

Can you put the tractor inside, support some with the FEL and support some with the 3pt using framework to trusses?

 

[k0ua]

There is no doubt in my mind that the tractor will pull that building, especially if the tractor is ballasted. If the building is built strong enough and designed (chamfered skids) to be pulled. Might not hurt to spray some water in front of the skids to possibly reduce friction.

 

[Leejohn]

Don't pull with a V hook up. Put a spreader bar in, then do the V hookup.

 

[Jstpssng]

It might be better in the long run though, if you took the time to empty out some of the heavier items first.

 

[k0ua]

It might be better in the long run though, if you took the time to empty out some of the heavier items first.

That seems like common sense.

 

[Jstpssng]

That seems like common sense.

The way that the OP started the thread, it doesn't appear that he planned on doing it.

 

[k0ua]

Don't pull with a V hook up. Put a spreader bar in, then do the V hookup.

I am going to assume the reason for doing this is so that the pull on the skids will be more straight in line with each one instead of putting inward pressure on the flooring materials to hold the skids apart. Your spreader bar would take the compressive forces instead of the flooring material. Is that what you had in mind?

 

[Peter 315]

You could put pipes under it to make it easier to move....

 

[Leejohn]

I am going to assume the reason for doing this is so that the pull on the skids will be more straight in line with each one instead of putting inward pressure on the flooring materials to hold the skids apart. Your spreader bar would take the compressive forces instead of the flooring material. Is that what you had in mind?

Yes that is what I had in mind.

 

[user.69169]

Just speculating, but my hunch is dat building was built to sit right where it is, and not built to join de oil field shack club.

Channces are you never tok a up close look at a shack. Big difference in skids and how much bracing a shack has against shed you have. Bracing comes to mind real quick. Shack pretty much be sided up wid 3/4 plywood for bracing more den wind resistance. You got a tin can.

 

[jaxs]

It might be better in the long run though, if you took the time to empty out some of the heavier items first.

That seems like common sense.

So would just hooking up to see if tractor will pull the building. :confused3:

 

[robbyr]

So would just hooking up to see if tractor will pull the building. :confused3:

You're right. I probably shouldn't have posted.

 

[4570Man]

You’ll need a spreader bar on the tow chains or you’ll pull the skids together but that size tractor should make easy work of pulling the building.

 

[JethroB]

Pulling it in a straight line may be ok, but turning it (if needed) could be an issue.

 

[tookielee]

I moved a 12x24 with Jeep and winch, but I emptied it first.
If it's old, or strength is suspect, I'd play it safe and unload
the majority of it first.