WranglerX
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How far is it to nearest IN & OUT burger joint?....
How far would you drive a tractor?
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Thomas
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I wouldn't try during heavy traffic after seeing how some these knot heads drive now adays.
ptsg
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I see no problem on driving a tractor on the road. Today, I saw at least 20 tractors on the road on a simple 65 km trip, and I got "stuck" behind a couple of them too, no big deal though. Saw a couple 25 hp tractors, a bunch of 30 to 60HP and some bigger 120 HP+ tractors, mostly loggers pulling the logging trailer, some empty, some full. Other with the brush mowers, being that's mowing season now.
However, I do understand that this be more of a problem in the US than Europe because of the citiots. We have them too, although, very very rare. People are usually very conscientious and respectful.
Just make sure you're visible. Plenty of flashing lights and SMV sign.
Before I got the pickup truck, I used to just drive my tractor to the pet food store to buy crushed corn and a couple bales of hay for the goats and chickens. I do enjoy driving the tractor on the road.
However, I do understand that this be more of a problem in the US than Europe because of the citiots. We have them too, although, very very rare. People are usually very conscientious and respectful.
Just make sure you're visible. Plenty of flashing lights and SMV sign.
Before I got the pickup truck, I used to just drive my tractor to the pet food store to buy crushed corn and a couple bales of hay for the goats and chickens. I do enjoy driving the tractor on the road.
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Fuddy1952
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All's well!
One part of the property borders a large Orange tractor dealership. It works out since they can test equipment and bush hog off hours as well.
I didn't want to ask them, but turns out they're happy to do it.
One part of the property borders a large Orange tractor dealership. It works out since they can test equipment and bush hog off hours as well.
I didn't want to ask them, but turns out they're happy to do it.
Cleancut
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Well, 35 years ago this is, my Dad was driving his combine (no header) between farms which were 50 miles apart, and a drunk shoveled into his back at 65 mph. This was a divided highway. Totaled the combine, and if the chopper had been on, the guy would have been decapitated. He came out with only a broken leg. Having said that, I've driven a tractor down there many times. I could talk of near misses with idiot truck drivers. If you can use only the shoulder and keep your head on a swivel, or a good side mirror, go for it. Be ready for the 1 idiot.
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All's well.
Here I sometimes drive on road getting to the far gate, but only about 1/4 mile and a car every 5 minutes.
If I could have driven all back roads, 15 m. each way no question I'd do it. No way doing that unfortunately.
My neighbor has two large trailers and Mom's property on another side borders a fellow who has a towing business...several roll-backs, etc. I hate asking people though.
Here I sometimes drive on road getting to the far gate, but only about 1/4 mile and a car every 5 minutes.
If I could have driven all back roads, 15 m. each way no question I'd do it. No way doing that unfortunately.
My neighbor has two large trailers and Mom's property on another side borders a fellow who has a towing business...several roll-backs, etc. I hate asking people though.
I drove my old 1942 Allis Chalmers C to a dealer location, about 7 miles away, last summer. I had purchased a new bush hog from his main location (about 50 miles away) and he took the tractor in trade.
The old C quit running twice on the ride and I had to get off and crank start it. It had a tricycle front, and if I went more than 1/2 throttle in high (3rd) gear, it began to shimmy uncontrollably. I had to keep it choked about half way for most of the ride to keep it running.
I am glad that it was a one way ride, and that the dealer did the swap at the close location.
The old C quit running twice on the ride and I had to get off and crank start it. It had a tricycle front, and if I went more than 1/2 throttle in high (3rd) gear, it began to shimmy uncontrollably. I had to keep it choked about half way for most of the ride to keep it running.
I am glad that it was a one way ride, and that the dealer did the swap at the close location.
stuart b
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hi mate further est i have driven on the rd was 120 miles with a car going by at least every half hour so was pretty busy but i reckon you would be ok cheers
g8erh8er
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I’ve driven twice to and from my dealer who is 11 miles away. Heavy traffic during daylight hours. I drive their beforehand in my vehicle and leave it there overnight (someone else takes me home of course), then I leave in the tractor around 4-5 am on a Sunday morning. No one on the roads at that time.
CobyRupert
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The only benefit to a chase vehicle is if it gets involved in an accident, it has insurance on the public highway, whereas the tractor might not off your property.
Other than than it adds danger when impatient drivers pass both vehicles. Yes, yes, they shouldn’t, but people are idiots and they will. A chase vehicle hangs them out into oncoming traffic lane 4 times as long, 4 times as dangerous.
Additionally, the extended passing distance is more likely to make timid drivers hold back from passing and more quickly increases the number of cars that are stacking up behind the slow vehicle.
This makes it even more dangerous when Mr. Impatient driver fines a clear stretch and wants to pass the whole line;
or it creates the condition where the whole line tries to pass the slow vehicle at the first (and sometimes limited) opportunity and the car at the back of the line puts on the squeeze play with oncoming traffic trying not to be left behind.
Imho, keeping passing distances required to a minimum outweighs any perceived benefits of a chase vehicle.
Other than than it adds danger when impatient drivers pass both vehicles. Yes, yes, they shouldn’t, but people are idiots and they will. A chase vehicle hangs them out into oncoming traffic lane 4 times as long, 4 times as dangerous.
Additionally, the extended passing distance is more likely to make timid drivers hold back from passing and more quickly increases the number of cars that are stacking up behind the slow vehicle.
This makes it even more dangerous when Mr. Impatient driver fines a clear stretch and wants to pass the whole line;
or it creates the condition where the whole line tries to pass the slow vehicle at the first (and sometimes limited) opportunity and the car at the back of the line puts on the squeeze play with oncoming traffic trying not to be left behind.
Imho, keeping passing distances required to a minimum outweighs any perceived benefits of a chase vehicle.
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