The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Tractor for the beach https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:04:50 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2015 19:56:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=108904 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : Ya dammed if ya do and dammed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554182&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554182 Author: Betty Boop
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Posted: 02 May 2015 at 7:56pm

Ya dammed if ya do and dammed if ya don't. I kin tell you it's character building being pushed down a greasy sealed slight sloping Rd (TBC)by a 8mtr trailer boat with the front wheels bouncing over the road surface. .... ]]> Sat, 02 May 2015 19:56:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554182&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554182 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : Agree with Contract, I wound not...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554164&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554164 Author: Kandrew
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Posted: 02 May 2015 at 6:24pm

Agree with Contract, I wound not only be worried about running someone over, but also running into someone's very expensive car. No insurance?]]> Sat, 02 May 2015 18:24:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554164&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554164 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : I am not sure about WOF not being...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554132&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554132 Author: Contract
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Posted: 02 May 2015 at 4:02pm

I am not sure about WOF not being needed. This is quite an arguable point. The rule you are applyng to refers to farm machinery. It is questionable whether a tractor in Castor Bay is a farm vehicle. I would suggest that different officers would see it different ways. Regardless , your brakes would need to be 100% all of the time. Especially where you will be operating next to a kids playground.
I still stick to what I alluded to before. I don't think a tractor is good form on one of The Shore's busiest roads & the fact that you leave the beach on a blind corner. A tractor is not the speediest machines off the mark. I personally think that , used regularly in that location , you will be an accident waiting to happen.
I use a 4x4 on the same ramp (also Milford Marina) and have had no troubles at all.
I would not even consider a tractor in your situation.
Anyway .. Not my concern ... Just my opinion.
Back to your original question ~ give Eric a call from Gatmans. I think he will tell you that there hasn't been a Fergie made, that can stop in the prescribed distance at the prescribe speed. Possibly , one of the more modern (diesels?) will]]> Sat, 02 May 2015 16:02:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554132&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554132 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : I reckon forget about a 4x4.If...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554080&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554080 Author: Luigi
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Posted: 02 May 2015 at 8:39am

I reckon forget about a 4x4.If you dunk it think of the time it will take to wash it after. And  time sitting in the shed to rust up the brakes !! Nah go for a DieselSmile Tractor with Oil emersed brakes.]]> Sat, 02 May 2015 08:39:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554080&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554080 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : What are 4x4s like on flat shallow...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554025&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554025 Author: Hsvl
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 7:01pm

What are 4x4s like on flat shallow beaches?]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 19:01:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1554025&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1554025 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : we use a Fergie for launching...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553999&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553999 Author: Time_Bandit
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 5:28pm

we use a Fergie for launching a 6m boat in taupo, bout 1km from the ramp works mint picked it up for $800, put some duals on it fmint.or the beach would be ]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 17:28:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553999&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553999 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : So why do you question using a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553981&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553981 Author: Hsvl
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 3:13pm

So why do you question using a tractor on castor bay beach?
Is it just the traffic issue? I understand being ticketed etc for not having rego etc but I'm fully aware and prepared to register the tractor and having working lights and the brakes will be maintained it won't have a wof as it is not required by law to have but it will be to wof standard. I'm not going to buy some old cheap hunk of **** that doesn't do anything right. That is why I'm asking here for what tractor it will be best and if there is a meaningful difference to spend 3x as much for a diesel tractor for a 3-400m drive to the beach.

For those saying about 4x4 how good are they if all 4 wheels are in the water at all? And is there more to go wrong when it's getting wet and still needs a wof compared to a tractor?]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 15:13:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553981&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553981 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : Oh.... the other thing I have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553960&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553960 Author: Contract
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 2:12pm

Oh.... the other thing I have always had on my boat tractors ~ turf tyres ! They would be perfect on castor bay (if you still are going to use a tractor on Beach Rd !)
They don't cut up your nice lawns !
]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 14:12:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553960&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553960 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : All good advice. The more you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553957&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553957 Author: Contract
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 1:59pm

All good advice. The more you spend ~ the better result. I am on my second diesel tractor (with hydrostatic gears) and would not go past another in the future. Give Eric from Gatmans in Silverdale a ring. Tell him "Wayne" put you in touch. Great guy ~ great advice. Not pushy at all. He traded my first tractor for what I paid for it two years ago. Sure... you will spend a little more from a dealer, but they are handy for repairs and advice. Warranty is good also.
I question your using a tractor to launch on Castor Bay beach tho. I am on Campbells Bay beach, so I know exactly where you are.
Most intelligent police officers turn a blind eye when it comes to unwarranted or registered beach / boat tractors launching in holiday resorts.
Beach Road , Auckland, is another matter. It can be like a main highway at times, with traffic flow ~ even in the weekends. I, for one, would not be entirely happy with encountering any sort of tractor on Beach Rd ! Let alone one without lights, registration, 3rd party insurance and most of all SUPER EFFICIENT BRAKES.
Anyway .... good luck
]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 13:59:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553957&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553957 <![CDATA[Tractor for the beach : To add to it more the beach I&#039;m...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553929&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553929 Author: Hsvl
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Posted: 01 May 2015 at 11:19am

To add to it more the beach I'm talking about is castor bay and my home is just up beach road towards Campbell's bay. For anyone that knows the area. I have seen 4x4s struggle with 5m tinys at some tides but have seen tractors work fine in all tides with up to 6m fiberglass boats]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 11:19:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=108904&PID=1553929&title=tractor-for-the-beach#1553929