bell 11 #1 Posted January 5, 2011 I have been thinking of building something to help in the shop. Today was the day... I started by doodling a rough idea of what I wanted and took some measurements. Here's a few pics along the way... Here's how it turned out... The tractor is ROCK SOLID stable an can now be EASILY moved around. It will fit long and short frame tractors! Should be REALLY useful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #2 Posted January 5, 2011 Looks great Jon!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 49 #3 Posted January 5, 2011 I like it! How do you get it up there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #4 Posted January 5, 2011 :banghead: Looks great was trying to come up with an idea for one..Now that I see yours..off to the steel supply store!!!!!! What size tub did you use 2x2??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #5 Posted January 5, 2011 nice fab job,it will also be easier to work under the tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #6 Posted January 5, 2011 I just put a floor jack under each end, roll it under.... hitch it up and let the whole thing down. I used 1-1/4" (1/8" wall) square tube, but you could use just about anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanC 0 #7 Posted January 5, 2011 Very nice! Looks like a fun project. Good welding :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #8 Posted January 5, 2011 I like it Jon. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #9 Posted January 5, 2011 Good looking fab job! Maybe you should build some and sell them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slufoot733 70 #10 Posted January 5, 2011 All it needs now is a coat of W-H red! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbirdman 7 #11 Posted January 5, 2011 that sure beats my plastic Quick Check milk carton on a HarborFreight moving dolly :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 4 #12 Posted January 5, 2011 I'll get a good look of this Up close and personal!!! Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #13 Posted January 5, 2011 Hi very nice job ! :ROTF: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #14 Posted January 5, 2011 Thats a great idea. I really like the idea of being to work on them and not bending over. Its a must for any Man Cave.. or She Cave for those who are female Wheel Horse addicts. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #15 Posted January 5, 2011 Great idea and super work quality Jon. That sure is a useful stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trettig 0 #16 Posted January 5, 2011 Similar but not as good. Attached Image (Click thumbnail to expand) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #17 Posted January 5, 2011 Similar but not as good. That looks like someone could get hurt :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #18 Posted January 5, 2011 Very nice. Sooner or later someone is going to build a rotisserie. Or has someone already done it? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #19 Posted January 5, 2011 Nice job! Great idea. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #20 Posted January 5, 2011 Nice job Jon and nice welds! I've actually been keeping my eyes out for a hydraulic or air powered scissor motorcycle lift for a while. I figure even if I have to fab a tabletop for it, it would be easy to drive up on an no manual lifting required :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelbearing 49 #21 Posted January 5, 2011 I like it!! Genius!! I used my wood jetski stand with casters. Little bit big but it worked. If I had seen this, I would have built one. I really like how you connect to the attach-a-matic. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #22 Posted January 5, 2011 Now that looks like a great idea! About how high off the floor is the tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #23 Posted January 5, 2011 Sooner or later someone is going to build a rotisserie. Or has someone already done it? Haven't seen one by a Wheel Horse guy yet, but have seen several done by JD and Cub guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #24 Posted January 5, 2011 Great job Jon...and much easier on the back. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #25 Posted January 5, 2011 It looks like you did good. Could we have a complete side view to see where your support is at the back. Just had an idea! What about build an attach rack on an old air hydraulic bumper jack. The type that lifted the whole front or rear of a car. Should be able to get one cheap as car don't have bumpers anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
