Deadguy 861 #1 Posted April 1, 2017 The 1969 Charger 10 that I picked up this past winter is now back to work, equipped with a crane, winch, and quick-attach weight box. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,014 #2 Posted April 1, 2017 Looks reallly nice, bet it works great, the blue engine makes it very patriotic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #3 Posted April 1, 2017 Hey now, at least the blue engine works! It replaced a K181 that showed me it's best impression of a grenade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #4 Posted April 1, 2017 I love that older style hood on these tractors , I have been looking for one of those for ages , nice tractor , enjoy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,835 #5 Posted April 1, 2017 Way cool! Love the crane! How about a close up pic or two of how it attaches to the tractor? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,677 #6 Posted April 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Deadguy said: equipped with a crane, winch, and quick-attach weight box. Unistrut is sort of a bigboy erector set! I have made lots of things with it, never thought of a crane for the . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #7 Posted April 1, 2017 Another wheel horse finds a new life again, Way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #8 Posted April 1, 2017 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Way cool! Love the crane! How about a close up pic or two of how it attaches to the tractor? Here it is. The struts are attached to the hitch block by a Grade 8 hitch pin, and it is all held up by 5/16" steel cable. There are several 7/16" grade 8 bolts going through the struts for hanging the pulley for varying the height of the lift. I can remove it by simply loosening the clamps on the steel cable, pulling the hitch pin, and disconnecting the winch from the battery. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #9 Posted April 1, 2017 How much have you been able to lift with it? Looks like it would be useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #10 Posted April 1, 2017 It's simply amazing how strong the transmissions are on these tractors. Nice setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #11 Posted April 1, 2017 3 hours ago, bitten said: How much have you been able to lift with it? Looks like it would be useful. I have used it to move some logs the size of the one in the picture. I built it to lift the things that I should not be lifting, and my back thanks me! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,677 #12 Posted April 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, Deadguy said: built it to lift the things that I should not be lifting, and my back thanks me! That was my justification for buying a GT-14 with front end loader, the wife fell for it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,342 #13 Posted April 1, 2017 @Deadguy What motor are you using on the unit? I really like your lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #14 Posted April 1, 2017 2 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @Deadguy What motor are you using on the unit? I really like your lift. It is just an electric start 7hp Honda clone. It was running way too lean, so I rejetted it and changed out the air filter. She runs much better now, though it now sounds a bit like a racing kart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,342 #15 Posted April 1, 2017 @DeadguyIs that a HF winch , if so does it have the remote switch ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #16 Posted April 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @DeadguyIs that a HF winch , if so does it have the remote switch ? Yes, it is, and it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
