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Feet the Buck out of it. Or who knows, throw a chain on it and drag it out with your winch or truck...it just may fall apart.

Originally Posted by 1956

Sledge42 does the yard have a roll off truck? If so let them drop you a couple of 20 yard containers,,Mechanic said he has a torch man and can load it you have some serious weight I would guess 20-25 tons weight good luck.

Way too far south for my guy, based on the title, I was hoping it was closer.
Looks to be a pull behind corn picker or combine, originally hooked to a tractor.

Originally Posted by numbers

I think you could actually unbolt most of those pieces. It's just an old Allis pull type combine. I know I have taken them apart to work on. It won't be fun, it won't be fast, but it is possible. With a long enough break over bar on your socket you may break most of the bolts off. I really think I would plan on taking it apart enough to get in the back of my truck. I agree with sawmilling, I don't think it will weigh as much as you think.

The header portion can come off, the grain tank and auger can come off. Then there are just a few more pieces to take down to a manageable size. Just let physics be your friend.

Thanks for your post. Since you literally have 1st hand knowledge of this piece of equipment. Any thoughts on its weight. I think we are all feeling like we are at a store contest where they fill a barrel up with M&M's and take guesses from the public as to how many are in there!

Originally Posted by blacksteel

Forget the weight and those weighing in . Like one said ... Just do it . With all this speculation you could have finished last week. To many questions not enough gumption. I would have self scrapped that by now in one day. Get off the forum and get to work. That's my best advice. Hasn't failed me yet. Most scary jobs are fear. Which can be managed with slow progression. You will know when you actually need help or a wench......ay...baby! Oops wrong century. O_o`

Sledge does have a Full-Time Plus Job as well.

Many of us are Risk-Takers but every once and a while (or more) we should take the safety of others that are traveling on the same road we are on. It may not weigh as much as some are estimating but certainly more the a Tin Shed.

Blacksteel:
I find it funny that you think I don't have the stones or gumption to do this. As KZ said. I bill 50 hours a week.. Got the piece promised too me, just working to make the arrangements to do it right. If you are so busy humping scrap.. you seem to spend an awful lot of time here busting everyone else's stones. Maybe take your attitude and channel the hate and smart arseness into hunting your own score instead of pi$$ing on everyone elses!

We all face challenges . No hate just a observation. Procrastination kills the will . Just work it out until you're stuck. Then request help . It's more productive imho. And above all. Remain calm and think deeply. It works . Always has.peace .

Experience is the teacher. Dive in and succeed.

The "client" is in no rush. She'd rather have it done "right" than "yesterday." I am a firm believer in the fact that experience is the ultimate teacher. I'm also a wise enough man to say "I'm not sure how to tackle this.. and I need some advice." Someone says "I got a car.. needs to go tonight" Well it is gone tonight. But I can pull a car, strap it down, gut it and profit off that in my sleep. Tackling a piece of equipment like this- with no prior experience nor the proper tools to do it correctly.. Yes, I will ask for help, and Yes I will offer to give someone 50% of the profit.. Why? Because 50% of this harvester once it is cut up, run in and done.. is better than 0% now!

Just remember Sledge, we can't all be Superman.

Originally Posted by blacksteel

I feel you . I do understand your motivation and caution all circumstances dually noted. I believe the best advice was covered. Hope for you the best whatever you decide. New things expand our experience. You will prevail. 1scrap.

I'll get her done.. I'm talking to a guy about borrowing his torches. The lady knows me well and has for about 10 years. I wanted to arrange a meeting tomorrow to take him out and we can see what we are up against. She promptly nixed it.. even though I told her I most likely won't be able to do it alone because of the tools issue. I understand her concern.. she is worried that someone will find out about the place and come back when they are not invited. She already had a vehicle swiped from the property (she was going to give it to me.. and then found out it was gone!) So this goes far beyond a simple - Get my tools and trailer and go at it. A lot of timing, aligning schedules and proper tools to do the job. I keep hitting roadblocks.. but even if I have to take it out piece by piece.. one way or another I will prevail!

Numerous Attempts to get to the farm.. lady has not had the time to "allow me" Getting a Jimmy off the trailer this week.. am going to hit her up again and see if I can get access!