Re: (ET) ET transporting

["MR23 \(Christopher M. Meier, Mpls, MN\)" <mr23 mn rr com>]

I don't recall the exact size, but my E16, snow thrower,
blade, and mower deck fit into the small enclosed UHaul
trailer.  Drove the E16 with snow thrower mounted up into
it, and place the other items in by hand.  Bit tight of a fit,
but it fit.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Barry" <Don Barry kmtc com>
To: "<Elec-trak" <elec-trak cosmos5 phy Tufts edu>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 1:33 PM
Subject: (ET) ET transporting


> Hello all, once I again I must pick brains instead of feeding them....
>
> It's getting time for me to go pick up my E15. The dilemma is HOW to get
it down here to Houston from Arkansas. Ideally, I'd prefer to fly up there,
rent something, and transport the E15 down here.
>
> So, any ideas on WHAT to transport it??
>
> The U-Haul car trailers aren't fully covered over (just rails for a car's
tires) so a E15 doesn't fit.
>
> Most of the ramps on the U-haul trucks appear way to narrow to "drive" 
> the
ET up the ramp.
>
> Ryder's ramps are a little wider (27"), and another does have a lift
(measures 60" long, 33" deep).
>
> I know I can disconnect the front mower, but what's the outside tire
"width" on an E15 for the front and rear? Any other ideas? Remember, this
puppy has no power, too.
>
> Thanks to all,
>
> Don Barry
>
> Don Barry
> Infrastructure Manager, IT
> Kirby Corporation
> E-Mail: don barry kmtc com
> Phone: 713-435-1032
> Fax: 713-435-1070
> Fax:  713-435-1070
>