Most economical way to move tractor to dealer

[deezler]

So... Ya'll are saying if I needed to I could put my gear drive DK45se into neutral and tow it for a distance. Never thought you could get away with that. I could see in a pinch though, maybe. Nah... I think I'd call a rollback.

No, you can't. Do not do this. Across the yard, sure. Down a road, hell no.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I dunno, on a busy road, a bunch of mad drivers trying to frantically get around you would not be enjoyable at all. And most of us CUT owners are going 10-14mph, max.

Trailering is definitely a chore and a risk, but it's good to keep your skills flexed periodically, I feel.

I, uh, well, I'm weird.

Things like that, they give me a thrill.

 

[tacticalturnip]

No, you can't. Do not do this. Across the yard, sure. Down a road, hell no.

I don't think he is about to, lol, given the comment on the rollback.

 

[Gregster613]

So... Ya'll are saying if I needed to I could put my gear drive DK45se into neutral and tow it for a distance. Never thought you could get away with that. I could see in a pinch though, maybe. Nah... I think I'd call a rollback.

With a "Gear Drive" I see no reason it couldn't be....you'd just need another driver to steer the tractor and work brakes as needed. This is - of course - for a short distance. It's probably not practical, but could indeed be done without hurting anything in the machine. JMO.

 

[Mike1955]

I think Deezler made a good point. It all depends on the road you are doing this on. And I wouldn’t be surprised if someone gets a citation. On second thought I just would not pull it on a public toad

 

[future_vision]

Why do you need to get your tractor to the dealer? Did something break?

Dealer is 45 minutes away and this is only because I can't figure out why my hydraulic pump is leaking. New O-rings. No cracks in the line. Bolts torqued tight. Just can't figure it out and I need to get this tractor back to work.

 

[lman]

Dealer is 45 minutes away and this is only because I can't figure out why my hydraulic pump is leaking. New O-rings. No cracks in the line. Bolts torqued tight. Just can't figure it out and I need to get this tractor back to work.

If I was closer, I'd haul it for you. Good luck.

 

[bigtiller]

Check the law in your area.
Towing with just a chain is illegal in most places.
BUT, on some roads and for short distances are legal but may also have restrictions.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I have pulled one of my tractor's a John Deere 5093 E a geared tractor with shuttle shift from a field down the road from my house back to the barn where I could diagnose and work on it under the barn instead of in the dirt, it didn't hurt a thing.

 

[grsthegreat]

I have to trailer my DK45 cab to the dealer to have a 3rd function installed tomorrow. I went to grab my trailer…..i forgot i had all that crap stored on it.

I mean theres a dozen 6x6’ fence posts, rolls of non climb fencing, and sacks of concrete. My back was already hurting, so ill have to do it early tomorrow morning before i drive to town.

Instead i washed the tractor and cleaned cab. I dont want the mechanic to think im a slob.