Tractor and implements- I need to move from WV to AZ

[jyoutz]

I've driven NM 87 acoupke of years ago cutting up from I-40 to Great Sand Dunes. Doesn't really get all that scenic until you get about 30-40 miles before I-25. Pretty though!

That Great Plains country is pretty during the summer when it’s green and there are wildflowers. The I-25 drive over Rston Pass is scenic with the Mountain View’s and passes.

 

[Tinhack]

Thanks. I see that. A very remote highway for sure. That’s a state highway, not a IS highway and probably due to remoteness hadn’t been reconstructed in many years. Raton Pass is pretty scenic.

Not a "state highway" at all. It's a United States Highway thus the "US-87" markings--Just like US-66. All US Highways are federal highways and have a number designation within a shield. Interstate Highways have a different shield and are in color but always within a shield as well. (And shown that way on every roadmap I've ever seen.) US Highways most often cross/traverse multiple states just like Interstates. US routes were the main highway routes before Interstates. State road designations are typically in a square. The actual sign will have the state's name or an outline of the state's shape. Route 87 in AZ is a "state highway".

 

[Lavender Valley]

Yes I have looked into that. I am currently getting quotes from hotshot companies through Shiply.
I have found by the time I rent a trailer, pay for fuel and factory in food, maybe a motel or two it's not much more to have it all shipped to my door.

The US must have trucking companies looking for backloads. Often, you can get a good deal as the trucks are running empty.

 

[Jwmaustin]

After being forced to sell my LS R4047 a couple years ago due to divorce my friend wants to sell it back to me.

I have a Ram Dually diesel and a trailer just barely big enough for the tractor but there is a 5' brush hog, Everything Attachments grapple, Box blade, grader blade, stone rake and pallet forks that go with it.

Has anyone had experience with hiring a shipper. I know there is U-Ship but some of their contactors are a little sketchy. If I could find a 35-40' gooseneck to rent I would go get it myself.

All advice is welcome...I really want my tractor back!

Most RVs in the United States are made in northern Indiana. It might help you in about now or soon that a lot of RVs are being delivered and there’s deadheading occurring. Call some local RV dealers and see if there’s any kind of option for you. The one I used was a dollar a mile and a semi flatbed truck therefore able to handle anything you’re considering.

I live in Indiana, so I’m well aware of this option.

 

[alexpops]

What did you wind up doing? & how did it work out?

 

[dirtymartini]

What did you wind up doing? & how did it work out?

I'm waiting until April 1st for better weather. I thought I had a 40' Gooseneck lined up to rent but the owner just told me the trailer may not be back by then. I'm looking for a backup rental just in case.

 

[alexpops]

good luck/safe trip

 

[dirtymartini]

good luck/safe trip

Thanks, I'll post when I'm on the way.

 

[dirtymartini]

I made the trip. I rented a 40' gooseneck and went from Tucson AZ to Davis WV and back. Did the trip in seven days, a little over 4,400 miles.

It's a good thing I made the trip myself, he had the implements scattered all over the 200 acre farm.

Here are a couple pics. The first two at my first fuel stop on the return trip....Flatwood, WV I think. Second pic is at home SW of Tucson.

 

[airbiscuit]

You have an extra set of rear tires?