"The Crane"

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PatrickP , and some others, have expressed interest in this gizmo.Figured I'd post some pics for people who might like to build something like it.Pic 1- Unloading one ton truck frame for new C-30 ChevyPic 2- Struttin' her stuff on the back of the OliverPic 3- WIP front end loaderPic 4- Moving frame for front end loader using fabricated fixture  Fixture has almost unlimited applications.  Will balance most strange loads.Pic 5- Crane on cradle.  Cradle facilitates attaching it to any tractor I own.  It is at the proper height in order to attach lift arms on the 3 point.  Like everything else around here, it's built for one man operation.  The strength is mainly due to the strongbacks on the main mast, and the short mast.  The reason the 2 strongbacks are different is because I was playin' around, and wanted to see the 2 types.  The one on the main mast is my favorite.  Looks professional  Total lift installed on tractor is about 13 feet Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:thanks for the pictures. they really helped out.  with the chain hoist being manual you don't have to worry about dragging a cord or air line around.  as soon as i get time i'm gonna build one along with some other projects for my shop.
Reply:a thing of beauty-- can you overload it and tip over backwards?
Reply:Nice one farmersamm,  Like it a lot,  Regards from the U.K.  Gordon.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammPatrickP , and some others, have expressed interest in this gizmo.Pic 5- Crane on cradle.  Cradle facilitates attaching it to any tractor I own.  It is at the proper height in order to attach lift arms on the 3 point.  Like everything else around here, it's built for one man operation.  The strength is mainly due to the strongbacks on the main mast, and the short mast.  The reason the 2 strongbacks are different is because I was playin' around, and wanted to see the 2 types.  The one on the main mast is my favorite.  Looks professional  Total lift installed on tractor is about 13 feet
Reply:Neat rig but I have a question. How do you find time to farm?  You are always buiding something with your welder. Have you given any thought to installing a hydraulic powered winch and retiring the hoist. That Oliver does have hydraulics doesn't it?
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerHave you given any thought to installing a hydraulic powered winch and retiring the hoist.
Reply:it also keeps his arms nice and strong for power lifting those 12 oz cans.
Reply:looks nice sam!!