need4steam Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I am trying to get a 1962 B61 single axle tractor and lowboy trailer home. Its about 300 miles and MAY not have trouble driving it but the truck has set for about 8 years so I'm think more of hauling it. How much would a B61 single axle tractor weigh? The trailer is a dynaweld lowboy tandem axle. It has set as well for 8 years. I'm going from north of Ft Wayne IN to Elizabeth IN, about 300 miles. I am looking for weights of each or if any one has an empty trailer headed south. Thanks, Doug Thomas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post need4steam Posted January 3, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2023 For what it's worth, the trailer may be able to be pulled but it has been sitting. It looks good but I know there are some spring brackets that are questionable. I am adding a picture of both. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 To My way of Thinking you're going to have to make 2 Loads out of that..! It Looks far Too long to fit on a Flat Top Trailer, & if you load the Truck on the Lowboy then load that on a Flat Top, you will be (I think) Too High..!! Also what are the Loading Unloading facilities at either end Like.?? Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Nice find @need4steam! Do you have access to another truck that could pull your trailer with the B on it? If you are planning to use the trailer in the near future you might be money ahead making it road worthy and using it to get the truck home. Keep us posted! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 That's a nice looking combo. I have a B-61 SA with about the same wheel base that weighs in at 11000#. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I was going to say since its a single axle not too much weight there. Truck will weight 12,000 pounds max but probably less. Only thing to look at on trailer is the tires and hub oil. If the tires are not overly dry rotted and weather checked I would load the B61 on it and pull it home with a truck you know will make the trip. With 8 tires on the trailer and a relatively light load I wouldn't loose much if any sleep over using the trailer to haul the truck as is. If you drive the B61 straight onto the trailer most of the weight will be on your towing trucks 5th wheel anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I would check them out good and if everything seems in order such as all the lights work starts and runs builds and holds air I would grease it check all of the fluids change the fuel filters adjust the air pressure in the tires to about 50 psi and head home and enjoy the adventure Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 67RModel’s plan sounds like the simplest. If you pulled the B right up to the trailer neck , the lowboy axles would not have much more weight then hauling a pickup truck. But I have bought a couple of trucks I have driven home that distance. Like Brian said, check it over, change the fuel filters ( take a couple spare fuel filters ) the tires on my LT are tube type , put on in 1973 , I run about 60 lbs in them ( wouldn’t ever haul a load) . Pick a nice day and Make some great Memories. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70964-b61-weight/#findComment-519935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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