SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #1 Posted June 4, 2023 Mounted a HF crane in one of my trailers... looking forward to using it for wood, etc. I can't lift stuff like I used to... Even has an @peter lena fitting. Tacky red applied of course... Works like a charm... 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #2 Posted June 4, 2023 Excellent application! How's the base of the crane tied to the sheet metal floor of the trailer ? Still dump capable? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #3 Posted June 4, 2023 Angle iron under the bed to the ends. I still need to add another cross angle iron beam so it's full length side to side. It lifts very nicely with test lift, no flex, but i want another beam side to side to make it bomb-proof. Ran out of "parts" so i need to get some... Also - I don't plan to extend the boom. For what i will use it for, should be adequate... Yes still dumps. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,893 #4 Posted June 4, 2023 How many grandkids will it lift? 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #5 Posted June 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Pullstart said: How many ADULT kids will it lift? 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,299 #6 Posted June 4, 2023 @SylvanLakeWH Neat set up. I have thinking of getting one of those to mount to a heavy duty work bench (that I need to build) to lift decks etc on the bench so I don't have to been over to work on WH stuff on the ground. Does the lift swivel ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #7 Posted June 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, Pullstart said: How many grandkids will it lift? 0 - Better not be any running around yet... Now Nieces nephews neighbor urchins etc... well i've had 8 in that trailer, so if i leave one swinging on the boom it'll hold about 10 or so... Now as to @ebinmaines question about adults... meh... they can walk. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #8 Posted June 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @SylvanLakeWH Neat set up. I have thinking of getting one of those to mount to a heavy duty work bench (that I need to build) to lift decks etc on the bench so I don't have to been over to work on WH stuff on the ground. Does the lift swivel ? Yes it swivels 360. Very smooth once you grease it. I'm quite impressed with the quality. Swivel locks with pins at about 8 positions. Boom locks at each capacity point printed on it. Again with pins. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,893 #9 Posted June 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Yes it swivels 360. Very smooth once you grease it. I'm quite impressed with the quality. Swivel locks with pins at about 8 positions. Boom locks at each capacity point printed on it. Again with pins. Oh, so it’s to get you on the tractor too? Nice! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,629 #10 Posted June 5, 2023 @SylvanLakeWH very nice looking set up " I CAN,T LIFT STUFF LIKE I USED TO " can definetly relate to that . regularly use a mechanical helper , and other , chain ratchet set ups , get inventive , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #11 Posted June 5, 2023 21 hours ago, Pullstart said: Oh, so it’s to get you on the tractor too? Nice! Would need electric winch for self planting. A bit difficult to crank the winch to seat yourself. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #12 Posted June 16, 2023 Finished up reinforcing and added 2 milk crates for straps, come along etc.(Will have tops for seats when using for parade...) Happy with it and it works great! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #13 Posted June 18, 2023 Finished up today. Tops for the crates serve as seats when cruising with kids, parade etc. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 457 #14 Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) I LOVE it!! Great job! BTW- Are those solar panels on the fenders? Edited June 19, 2023 by Wayne0 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #15 Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Wayne0 said: I LOVE it!! Great job! BTW- Are those solar panels on the fenders? Thank you. Yes. The E141 is an all electric model. They are trickle chargers. Kicking around idea of a canopy with three 100 w solar panels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #16 Posted June 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Kicking around idea of a canopy with three 100 w solar panels. How many square inches are those ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #17 Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: How many square inches are those ? 36x27 =972 si HF is the concept I'm looking at... $109 ea. right now on sale. Edited June 19, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #18 Posted June 19, 2023 "HF is the concept I'm looking at... $109 ea. right now on sale. " I am using 3 of them myself to power a 100AH LI battery in my tractor shed. Just remember you have to also have a controller to regulate the charge going to the battery and prevent discharge when the panels are not getting sunshine. I added a pure sine wave inverter so I can power 2 - 20 watt grow lights in my small green house next to the shed. It all works well...just a pricey option.... but it was part of my "education" in solar power, etc since I don't have AC power in the shed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #19 Posted December 18, 2023 Update. So after some crane use (works!) and continued small people transport duties in the trailer I am rethinking my crane design. Issues: 1. Crane weight makes tipping trailer to dump very difficult. 2. Crane location in trailer reduces area of trailer where lifted material can be placed. 3. Little people kept hitting their heads on the crane handle... Solution: And: Going to mount the crane to the winch plate and have a mobile crane that can go on front or back of any of my tractors using 2" hitch (except the A-60)... should solve my issues (well, my crane issues...). Pics to follow when components received and put together... 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #20 Posted December 18, 2023 6 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Going to mount the crane to the winch plate and have a mobile crane that can go on front or back of any of my tractors using 2" hitch That's what I've done with my crane. I don't have the winch permanently mounted yet but I've used a hand winch or come-a-long to move things. It can also be used on your vehicles with that hitch if ya wanted to lift something to a tailgate, truck bed, trunk etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #21 Posted December 22, 2023 Redesign complete. Much better! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #22 Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Redesign complete. Much better! Yeah, that does look much better 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 761 #23 Posted December 22, 2023 Nice job. Do you have front weights on the tractor. Might need some outriggers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #24 Posted December 22, 2023 47 minutes ago, gt14rider said: Do you have front weights on the tractor. Nahh. .... Get a person to stand on the front axle. Selection of person based on factors to include fear and possible bad decisions. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #25 Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, gt14rider said: Nice job. Do you have front weights on the tractor. Might need some outriggers. Thanks! Funny you mention that. Wheelies if not careful. I will be addressing some added free weights up front. 40 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Nahh. .... Get a person to stand on the front axle. Selection of person based on factors to include fear and possible bad decisions. I'm usually the dumb end of the stick... rope... tractor... So what you're saying is my rear end is heavier than my poor decisions...? I represent that... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
