Dismantling an HG on the spot

Started by Orangeman, October 22, 2003, 12:04:08 AM

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Orangeman

Hi Folks:

I have an opportunity to pick up an HG that has sat outside rusting in the Northern New York Snow Country.  Unfortunately, I do not have the capability to move it onto a trailer.  Can any of the HG experts advised the process of dismantling it in the field into manageable pieces that I so that I could hand winch onto a small equipment trailer that can hold about a 1000 pounds!  Any thoughts and help are greatly appreciated.
RP

thecatskinner

#1
Boy--you sure you don't want to give some thought to hiring a rollback and making your life much simpler?

Blake Malkamaki

#2
That HG is about as small and easy as they come. Any pickup truck can pull one on a trailer.
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ggibby

#3
Yes the tractor itself is about 3200 lbs.
Rent a trailer and get your self a suitible winch or com-a-long, some chain and have at it.
Take apart only what you need to later on when you get it home.
Regards,
George Gibby:)

Orangeman

#4
Gentleman: Thanks Very Much for your responses, I trust and will heed your advice.  Found a guy with a rollback, will transport it back to my place for $100.  Simple enough! Thanks Again!

Blake .... really enjoy this site! Bob
RP

ggibby

#5
Good Deal.
GG