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02-18-2008, 17:45
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Colonel
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Owatonna, MN
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tow bar weight question
What is the weight on a towbar used to tow M35's and 5ton tractors? I'm looking at purchasing one off Ebay with extendable legs. UPS has a cutoff at 150lbs and I'm wondering what the TRUE weight is of the complete unit?
I guess worse case I could take off the hinged leg and ship it seperate if the total weight is over 150# for the complete unit.
Thanks,
Andy
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02-18-2008, 17:57
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4 Star General
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Dexter, MI
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RE: tow bar weight question
I think they are around 200 lbs and have to have the leg separated to be shipped.
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02-18-2008, 18:25
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4 Star General
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Oklahoma City
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RE: tow bar weight question
This was a very recent topic. Search for the thread and you will find at least 3 different answers with regard to the weight.
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02-18-2008, 18:27
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LDS power baby
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: cincy, Oh
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RE: tow bar weight question
Kenny said they just shipped one with pins and feet, and it tipped the scales at 140lbs.
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02-18-2008, 18:57
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Private
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: La Rue, Ohio
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towbar weight
Andy, I've shipped several complete medium towbars via UPS. Depending whether they have the MWO (strengthing kit) installed they will weigh in at 130 to 140 pounds. Good luck! Jim
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02-18-2008, 20:09
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4 Star General
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Columbia, SC
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RE: towbar weight
140 without feet.
I have my own but do you have the link to the auction?
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02-18-2008, 20:13
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3 Star General
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Raleigh, NC
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that's heavy
Geez... thanks for telling me! After mucking around with one of those tow bars this weekend & busting my back, I now get to add insult to injury (literally) by knowing the approximate weight of one of these heffers... 
Also, I would recommend Greyhound or other busline for shipping option - just slap a label on it & let it ride from your local bus depot to the recipients' depot. We used to ship car parts this way all the time - fenders, hoods, etc.; if it fits in the cargo hold, let it ride!
"Tanner"
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02-18-2008, 21:32
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Colonel
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Owatonna, MN
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Thanks!
It looks like I'm good to go since it's under 150#'s so I'm good to go. Thanks again to all of your responses.
Andy
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