[jarhead]

Last month, Yosemite Sam came all the way down to GA. to pick the 2 1650's I had for sale. While he was there, I showed him another brand of 1650 I collect. I also collect Massey Ferguson/Snapper 1650's, 1655's & 1855's. I had
a Snapper 1650 along to mow my yard. This was at my house near Atlanta that I'm selling, I live in Blackshear, GA. which is in south GA. I haul my tractors loaded sideways on the trailer, using 4 tie down straps. Well, on the way back to Blackshear the next day, 2 straps broke & the tractor fell off the trailer!
I was in the outside lane on I-75, running about 75 mph when it happened. By the grace of God, no one was behind me close enough to hit it. It took 2 barrel rolls & then slid to a stop. A truck driver helped me get it off the highway, my son & I loaded it back up. The 2 new straps are what broke. I've been hauling tractors this way for years & this is the first time I ever had a problem. I'm alittle OCD when it comes to making sure everything is tight. Now, I'm only going to use 2" straps. Here are a few pictures to show you how tough an old
tractor is. Nothing made today could have handled that impact.