Rotary Cutter 7 or 8 ft Rotary Mower

[sandman2234]

I didn’t know about that .36” might save me someday.

And thanks for the quote.

Tell the officer that you thought you were still in the state of Hawaii and that you knew you were within limits there! That would get you even more than the .36 inches when measured in metric!
David from jax

 

[RayIN]

Actually, it's 104. I know that because back when I drove big trucks, the Reitnauer aluminum flatbeds we pulled were curtainside units and the bare trailers were 102's. When you added the curtainside rails it took the width out to 104 and DOT considered that legal. The curtainside rails mounted to the stock rub rails. My last couple years prior to retirement, I was the fleet safety and compliance officer.

One reason why my round bailer rolls 4 foot width bales. Guy down the road has a JD round baler that rolls 5 wide bales and he got busted up town hauling them side by side on his Gooseneck. State cop wrote him for an overwidth load.

Perhaps it was 104" for that "special" trailer:Trailer Laws & Regulations By State - Trailers.com - Shop Cargo, Utility, Equipment, & Enclosed Trailers

This is Colorado law:
Colorado Trailer Dimension Laws
Total length: 70 feet; trailer length: not specified; width: 102 inches (allows outside width to exceed 102 inches if excess is due to an appurtenance); height: 14 feet 6 inches.

 

[1990F-150]

Thanks guys. It seems that I can most likely use either mower. I’m going to the dealer on Monday, so I will make the decision there after seeing both in person.

 

[RayIN]

If you're in the market for used, check out facebook marketplace. There are several used in my area of S. Indiana. 1 is 7' and appears like new.

 

[BackRoad]

I too have found Marketplace to be the most reliable source for good used implements.

So reliable in fact, my wife has placed restrictions on using her account!