DC/VA/MD area... Does anyone have a motorized trailer mover?
 

I need to use/borrow/rent a powered trailer mover that is very compact; similar to:

http://www.powercaster.com/
http://www.compcor.com/trailertug.html
http://www.powermoverinc.net/

I am trying to put my boat inside a friend's barn for the winter, but I have to use something like this to manuever it in beside his boat.

I can rent something like this for a day for about $150 bucks, but its still probably going to be too big.

http://www.pioneerrentalsinc.com/ima...ingobucket.bmp

Little help? Thanks in advance.

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This might be a stretch but what about those things people put under the wheels of cars to move them around? Put one under the tongue. If you are on a level surface a few people could push. Or, use a come-along.

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Thought about that too, as the boat has to be pulled into its parking space. Its a 37' AT weighing around 11,500 lbs. as it sits now. Floor is concrete, but its a matter of threading a needle, and butting the coupler within a few feet of a corner.

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Do they have a tractor? My Dad has a trailer ball attachment for his bucket on the front of a Kabota tractor. Works like a charm for moving trailers around.

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You might want to try this. A friend of mine mounted a Class IV hitch to the front of his truck (Chevy 2500). He uses it to move his Fountain 10 Meter into some tight winter parking. It makes moving boats around in tight spots pretty easy.

Woodsy

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Brian,
Don't forget that what ever you use, you'll need it to get back out also. Besure to have avail. come spring.

Frank

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I have a 4x4 Kubota tractor with a front loader with bucket teeth. I use mine to move mine around. I am in Haymarket, where are you located?

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Thanks everyone. Unfortunately, a front hitch won't work, but I would not mind having one someday. Once I snag a dually, I am sure I will install one.

I really need a powered device that is tiny for this task.

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88Fountain, I am pretty sure we have crossed paths before. You were restoring your boat in a barn right? I bought some property off the side of Bull Run Mountain a couple years ago, and since sold it. I am trying to put the boat in storage in Culpeper at a good friend's place. I am currently in Woodbridge, but moving further south hopefully sooner than later.

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Check some local riggers machinery movers.. they use skates that will handle plenty of weight....

you can put them under your tires at whatever angle you need and keep changing the angle until you thread the needle.

Just a thought..............good luck.

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I looked into those wheel dollies and the skates. The strongest dollies I could find were 1500-2000 lbs capapcity...not enough even with 6. The skates would work but were $400-500 bucks for decent set. This would work, but you'll need 4-5 guys to push the thing around.

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Hopefully we can hook up sometime. I do remember a couple in my neighborhood looking at lots a few years ago when we were outside raking leaves and we talked a couple of times and the subject of boats came up. If that was you, then this really is a small world. I got my boat running this spring, it had been down about 3 years, not restored though, but in my barn.

Re: DC/VA/MD area... Does anyone have a motorized trailer mover?
 

we use a floor jack and a 4x4 4wheeler to put ours in the corner. sometimes we have to push the tongue area over to get it straight.

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Why cant you just rent a forklift with a ball in one of the blades? You can also weld up a clamp with a ball on it if they dont have one with a hole in it. Forks are about 150 or so a day.

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Thanks everyone. I wish I had more options, but I really just need a tiny-tug. We shall see. I will do some measuring in the next few days.

88F, yes that was me that stopped by (with my EX fiance'). We did buy land out there, and sold it when I cut loose of the wacko. We'll catch up. Make sure you plan to make the Winter Chill-Out Party in Richmond on January 28th. More details will be up on OSO.