Hi, R2D2.
Pretty much everything built back then had brass or bronze bush bearings which were not suitable for long distances at sustained high speeds. Some were converted to roller bearings to overcome this but you would need to check that out to know what is possible.

Also, I dunno about you but I don't think I'd like to be towing that unit at anywhere near normal road speeds without brakes on the unit. Yer jest NEVER know who's gonna jump out in front of you.

Low-n-slow or a low bed might be your only options.

Where 'from' and 'to'? Maybe someone here on the board can help out. There are some 'nut jobs' here will do almost anything to save another piece of iron, especially yellow or yellow-related iron.

Just my 0.02.

CRS93082 wrote:

Is this a power control grader?  If so those are pretty uncommon.  Is the engine still on it?
 

The CAT grader is a later model with single tubular frame like the motor graders. I'd guess it's a #44 and no CRS93082 it's a hand controlled model.
Get the serial number from it R2D2.
I would definitely have someone haul it. Those tires are junk. You'd probably get a mile down the road and they would shred. Then how much will it cost?

Hi, side-seat.
R2D2 did mention in an earlier post that he would fit newer tires to it if he was going to tow it. Tires aside, my biggest concern about towing it, especially with a pickup at anywhere near normal road speeds, would be the non-existent braking on the grader.

It would certainly get some 'strange' looks from any highway patrol people if he had somebody riding on the grader to wind the blade down if he needed to stop inna hurry.

Just my 0.02,

Just my 0.02.

Yes, the engine is still on it. I'm pretty certain it's been stuck a very long time.

The pickup I would use is a F-450 Ford 4dr 8' bed. I know I wouldn't have any extra weight on the rear, but it's a heavy truck. I would like to travel 40-45. Once rolling I can test my stopping distance. I would really like to know the weight of this thing, but judging by the tires on it, I would guess no more than 7 to 8k.

    Here is an older post on here of an Adams 125


www.acmoc.org/bb/discussion-d72/19971-ad...5-serial-562?start=0

 

I want to thank everyone that has given their thought on this grader. I think I'm going to bail on it. Too many unknowns, too far from home, and while it was 75* today the weatherman says snow is in the forecast for the higher elevations of the trip this coming weekend. My son keeps telling me "dad we don't need this" but it wasn't about need, but now it's about needing the headache. The grader is a piece of history, I just don't think I'm the one to save it.

this big Adams sounds something like what you're talking about I can't remember the size.  Its weight is 10,054LB.  it will tow behind a truck just fine as long as you're not in a hurry. 30MPH would be what most hubs are rated for. but I betting your tires will be out of round from sitting as they are old biased ply tires. 
 

I was going to put new tires on it. 30 mph is just too slow for the roads I will be on. Probably about half of the roads 30 would be acceptable, they are county roads. I've been behind combines, and big sprayers on some of the state highways too, but not for 50 miles at a time, and one of those highways would be over a mountain pass. Maybe the snow would help keep the speeds down. lol
That's a cute picture with the youngster. Would have been a good ad for Adams....easy to operate!
That 10k weight would begin to become a concern too on a steep downhill grade. Trailering it would be the right thing to do, but paying someone $1000 to move a $400 machine is another questionable decision.

There is an "old" addage --
TAIL WAGGING THE DOG

10,000 pounds, no brakes behind a F-450 on flat ground and low speeds with no traffic would be marginal in my opinion.
Add Mountains, Traffic and speed - sounds like a lot of "IF's".
Any number of things can and will go wrong "Murhphy's Law".

Have you checked your local vehicle codes?
Do you have and operate a farm that this would fall under the "animal husbandry" qualification? Lot of restrictions on that terminology as to what is lawful movement of equipment.

$1000 is a chunk of change but is much easier to part with than the results of a failure. Can't put a price on life, or the court costs if an accident happened.

(I can assure you that loss of brakes with a load behind you on 6% downgrade will open your eyes widely and you will have holes in the seat! Unexpected loss of brakes/control is unforgettable!)
CTS