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jim_c

04-21-2004 16:41:11

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Has anyone had experiance of loading a 40' shipping container with tractors? What I want to know is if it is possible to fit 4 tractors that are longer than 10' each in a container, by removing the front axles and putting them in so that they are facing each other, with the engines side by side? Does this work or is there something I havn't thought of?

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Brokenwrench

04-22-2004 04:33:22

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Re: loading a shipping container in reply to jim_c, 04-21-2004 16:41:11

It will work if you have the capabilities to position them. The first tractor will be easy, the other tractors will have to have something to skid along the floor on. Possibly fabricate a stand that lets them slide and keeps the tractors reasonably level. If they will be shipped out of the country,they will have to be drained of all fluids and the batteries removed.Mark them so the end user knows they are drained.Label each tractor as to what it is,and which parts go with it. Tie them down SECURELY,crib the back wheels,and try to keep the load equal front to rear and side to side.They move the cans with forklifts and cranes and a balanced load would be to everyones benefit.Also record any and all model numbers,serial numbers,engine numbers,and any other identifying marks,and take photos, for customs and insurance. I make 4 sets of all the paperwork/photos,one is put in/on the can,one for the shipping company for the bill of lading,one is Fedx'd to the recipient,and one for my records in case of any questions,lost paper work or insurance claims. Ask the shipping company if they require anything else as it varies from company to company.

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Slowpoke

04-22-2004 01:22:54

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Re: loading a shipping container in reply to jim_c, 04-21-2004 16:41:11

Unless they are narrow fronts, it will be a tight fit. For narrow fronts, back the first in, drive the second straight in, etc. For wide fronts, remove drawbars, offset each a little so the front wheels of one will pass the rear tires of one ahead. You can only try.
The container should have 6-8 tiedowns welded along both sides of the floor edge, and possibly the same at the wall top. And remember, the containers are NOT 8' wide inside, more like 7'8".
They may not be 40' inside, either; never measured length. Not sure, but the shipping co. may give you several days to load .
Are you shipping or storing? Who will reassemble the front ends if shipping?
After my '60 Cub was stolen and retrieved, I stuck it in a container for safe keeping.

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John S-B

04-21-2004 20:54:44

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Re: loading a shipping container in reply to jim_c, 04-21-2004 16:41:11

Are you shipping them overseas or do you plan to haul them to shows or something? If you are shipping them somewhere you ought to have a professional crating and shipping company do it. You may not be able to insure for shipping damage if you do it yourself.

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harley1983

04-21-2004 18:34:21

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Re: loading a shipping container in reply to jim_c, 04-21-2004 16:41:11

I have hauled three H's and 1 M on a 30 ft flatbed trailer by parking them side by side like you are talking about, so I don't see why you couldn't put them in a container.

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