Garden tractor lift/ stand

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

We got on this slightly earlier this week.  I purchased this stand and in putting it together it seems pretty nice.  I am sure it will be modified as I use it more. Still like to be able to jack it up on these stands and remove wheels and tires. Have some ideas in my head on adapting something to these but I would like to hear you guys thoughts 

[ri702bill 8,327]

Nice - looks structurally sound - a couple of thoughts....

Aluminum construction - good, lightweight. Not on wheels - even better.

 

Any way to tie them together?? Doing so would add ridgidity if the weight above is not equal.

How do you get the tractor up there and then off??  Ramps MAY work, but you don't want the frames to scoot across the floor - or worse - one stays put, the other one moves.

You need a substantial thickness plate or plywood to set on that frame without moving to jack up a tractor.

Check the integrity of ALL the welds - welding aluminum requires skill and the right tools - NOT for a novice when safety is concerned....

[kpinnc 12,068]

3 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said:

I purchased this stand

 

Looks nice!

[ohiofarmer 3,276]

From what I can see it might be possible to lock the stand at one end and drive up the incline. You could lift the other end with a Harbor Freight high position motorcycle lift. I put casters on mine and it will lift about 36 inches off the ground. 

   You could also use regular Ramps to put the tractor into a pickup bed and then ramp it to your stands almost on the level. Be sure to strap the transfer ramp to your stands so 

 they do not move.

   There is always a safe way to do things. Also where can you buy those stands?

 

 

Edited February 4, 2023 by ohiofarmer

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

There is a tab on the one end and my arched ramps slide right into them.  I plan on making something adjustable to tie them together because I like the idea of being able to adjust the width of the track

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

Welds all look super nice. I am very pleased with the quality of these.  The legs fold up so they can be hung on the wall for storage 

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

The feet all have this clear rubber like material on them. They also came with a 5”x12” piece to put on your ramps where they meet the ground. Like I said there is a tab that the ramps sit down into. Pretty stable 

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

They are about 26” to the platform  so not as high as they look 

[Lee1977 6,663]

3 hours ago, ri702bill said:

Nice - looks structurally sound - a couple of thoughts....

Aluminum construction - good, lightweight. Not on wheels - even better.

 

Any way to tie them together?? Doing so would add ridgidity if the weight above is not equal.

How do you get the tractor up there and then off??  Ramps MAY work, but you don't want the frames to scoot across the floor - or worse - one stays put, the other one moves.

You need a substantial thickness plate or plywood to set on that frame without moving to jack up a tractor.

Check the integrity of ALL the welds - welding aluminum requires skill and the right tools - NOT for a novice when safety is concerned....

I agree I would want the two tied together. I see they fold up, can you change the ends around so a full sheet of 3/4" will lay flat putting the raised sections on the out side?

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

20 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

I agree I would want the two tied together. I see they fold up, can you change the ends around so a full sheet of 3/4" will lay flat putting the raised sections on the out side?

Both sides are raised. Inside and outside of each one. You can’t see in the pictures but the one end has feet that extend and can be turned in any direction with a set screw.  Will be easy enough to tie together but want to do it in a way to keep width adjustability.  Not everything I plan on using these for have the same track width 

[ri702bill 8,327]

The key is to be safe, no matter what is sitting on them.

Back to my original question - how do you plan to get the tractot or other item up there???  Take that seriously - no bungie cords and kite string allowed!!!

[953 nut 55,281]

2 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said:

tab on the one end and my arched ramps slide right into them.

I wouldn't plan on driving onto or off from those stands. The legs aren't cross braced and the one brace going toward the center of the ramp from each end looks a bit lightweight to me. They are attached to the center brace with a bolt which could be a weak point for that upright. 

The name "Black Widow" gives me an uncomfortable feeling.           

[ri702bill 8,327]

18 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

The name "Black Widow" gives me an uncomfortable feeling.   

Better than "Widow Maker"..... !! 

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

Guess I should have just kept these to myself.  They are made for atvs. They are plenty tough   My 416 doesn’t even weigh 700 pounds. For the third time now you use ramps to get on and off. My ramps are arched and work well. 

[ineedanother 1,369]

2 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said:

Guess I should have just kept these to myself.  They are made for atvs. They are plenty tough   My 416 doesn’t even weigh 700 pounds. For the third time now you use ramps to get on and off. My ramps are arched and work well. 

Don't do that @Tonytoro416 I don't suspect you'll take a running start from the front yard on the first try and like you said, they're well built and rated at much more than the typical  at +/- 600-700 lbs. I would love to have a set or something similar if I had the space.