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DrBailey · 11-16-2011, 01:55 PM

A long time friend and local bussiness man. He owns a heating and Aircondition store.
He also is keeping up the Family tradition , Farming and Cattle.
here's what happened, While loading a large JD on a goose neck trailer, when the tractor front wheels got up on the rear of the trailer, the rear weight lifted the rear wheels of the 1-ton truck. The truck, trailer and tractor took off rolling forward. The truck out ran the tractor, when the tractor came off the trailer the hay forks some how jabbed into the ground,Phil was throwed out of his seat and he went to the ground and UNDER a wheel.
Broke his back, he will soon be going to surgery and getting a long pin installed in the back bone. Sorry ,I cant explain it any better.
Why in the world there were't jack stands or feet built onto the ramps to keep the weight from lifting the trailer tongue, I'll never understand.
I just wanted to share this happening to give others something to think about.
If this needs to be in adifferent location, a mod can move it.

BelarusBulldog · 11-16-2011, 02:26 PM

So sorry to hear of your friends misfortune, hope he will have a good recovery. Good lesson for everyone loading a trailer with ramps. Please keep us posted on his condition.

Cublover · 11-16-2011, 04:30 PM

Even if there is nothing built onto the trailer, well placed wood blocks do the same job.
Sorry about your friend.. Prayers!

**kau** · 11-16-2011, 04:59 PM

Man I'm sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with him.

CRussell · 11-16-2011, 09:53 PM

I did something like that awhile back but I didn't get hurt. A home-made trailer of a friend, a 3/4 ton Dodge and a Mustang 2050 skidsteer. I was backing the skidsteer up and on the trailer when the back of the trailer dropped to the ground and the back of the truck was up in the air. As I got on the trailer the truck came down with a big bang and I ended up bending a shock on the truck.
Now even if it just my garden tractors I put jack stands under the back of the trailer. With the mower deck and me on my Simplicity it is over 1100lbs.

I hope your friend pulls thru surgery ok and recovers ok. My thoughts and prayers go out to him.

ErnieS · 11-16-2011, 11:44 PM

I have 2 24" long pieces of PT 12x12. One is usually under the tongue jack, but when I load the tractor, they stand on end under the back corners. I always back onto a trailer. It makes it easier to unload at he job or if something goes wrong.
Your friend's experience does make me consider a goose neck is in my future, though.

**wjjones** · 11-17-2011, 10:12 AM

Sorry to hear about your friend tell him we are pulling for him on here.. I remember seeing my dad trying to load a Ford 3000 when I was younger onto a low boy tractor trailer... The bushhog caused the front to rare straight up it did a little wheelie twist, and landed stradling the ramps. I think it scared the driver, and me more than it did my dad. He was in a hurry, and forgot to drop the hog down before hitting the ramps. Thankyou for posting this because it causes us to be more aware of this type of safety issues everyday..

**Country Boy** · 11-17-2011, 09:28 PM

Sorry about your friend, here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

It only takes a second for something catastrophic to happen, luckily he survived the incident mostly intact. We have farmers in my area missing limbs, in wheelchairs, or dead because of accidents with tractors and other farm machinery.

Cublover · 11-17-2011, 09:59 PM

Any updates yet?

Cublover · 11-17-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Country Boy

Sorry about your friend, here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

It only takes a second for something catastrophic to happen, luckily he survived the incident mostly intact. We have farmers in my area missing limbs, in wheelchairs, or dead because of accidents with tractors and other farm machinery.

I have a 'deceased' uncle, a friend with a broken back, a former brother-in-law with a leg missing and a patch of white skin on my right arm because of tractors.
You GOTTA pay ATTENTION!! They WILL kill you!

DrBailey · 11-17-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cublover

Any updates yet?

I will check on Phil tomorrow, I'll get a update and report in tomorrow evening.

Cublover · 11-20-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBailey

I will check on Phil tomorrow, I'll get a update and report in tomorrow evening.

Update on Phil??

Good news, I hope! Had enough bad news for this weekend.

urednecku · 11-20-2011, 09:42 PM

So sorry about the accident. Prayers sent, & hoping he's doing better.

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Originally Posted by ErnieS

Your friend's experience does make me consider a goose neck is in my future, though.

Keep in mind a larger load will even pick up the rear of a PU with a gooseneck. My uncle has one that I've loaded several tractors & equipment on, that does not have the stands on the ramps. I learned early on to block the rear of the trailer. Even tho we are on flat ground, it's not good on the truck to pick it up & slam it down with the trailer ball!.
But a gooseneck sure does pull better than a bumper pull!!

DrBailey · 11-20-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by urednecku

So sorry about the accident. Prayers sent, & hoping he's doing better.

Keep in mind a larger load will even pick up the rear of a PU with a gooseneck. My uncle has one that I've loaded several tractors & equipment on, that does not have the stands on the ramps. I learned early on to block the rear of the trailer. Even tho we are on flat ground, it's not good on the truck to pick it up & slam it down with the trailer ball!.
But a gooseneck sure does pull better than a bumper pull!!

This accident was with a gooseneck trailer. I will go to Phils place of bussiness tomorrow to check on his condition and progress.

Vo2et · 11-20-2011, 10:07 PM

First of all I offer my condolences and a speedy recovery to your friend, sorry to hear of the misfortune.

I had the same issue with my Gator car hauler trailer I use to transport my compact tractor. While loading / unloading the tractor on the factory ramps the rear wheels of my pickup would come off the ground loosing traction. I fabricated a set of jack legs to support the rear of the trailer while loading. The legs retract and are kept in the upper position for travel. The design could be useful to others and I'm sure adapted to other scenarios for stability while loading heavy loads. If anyone needs any extra info feel free to drop me a note. Attached is a snap of the setup.

Thanks, and best luck,

Darryl

DrBailey · 11-20-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vo2et

First of all I offer my condolences and a speedy recovery to your friend, sorry to hear of the misfortune.

I had the same issue with my Gator car hauler trailer I use to transport my compact tractor. While loading / unloading the tractor on the factory ramps the rear wheels of my pickup would come off the ground loosing traction. I fabricated a set of jack legs to support the rear of the trailer while loading. The legs retract and are kept in the upper position for travel. The design could be useful to others and I'm sure adapted to other scenarios for stability while loading heavy loads. If anyone needs any extra info feel free to drop me a note. Attached is a snap of the setup.

Thanks, and best luck,

Darryl

Good idea, thanks for the info and the pic.. I haul my 2210 on a 16 foot trailer. I will add a pair of legs to the rear of it. I have been laying wood blocks at the rear,

DrBailey · 11-21-2011, 10:00 AM

update on Phillip. He has had surgery, pins installed and two metal rods.
He is at home, wearing a brace for his back.
doc said in six months he will be back to work and working the farm.
The man has used up several of his 9 lives. But he is tough.
thanks for the concerns and prayers, they all help.

BelarusBulldog · 11-21-2011, 03:16 PM

Good to hear he will be OK, some aren't that lucky!

Vo2et · 11-21-2011, 08:34 PM

Glad to hear the positive news, give him our best

**kau** · 11-22-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DrBailey

update on Phillip. He has had surgery, pins installed and two metal rods.
He is at home, wearing a brace for his back.
doc said in six months he will be back to work and working the farm.
The man has used up several of his 9 lives. But he is tough.
thanks for the concerns and prayers, they all help.

Thanks for the update!

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