CCW 1,174 #1 Posted May 25, 2019 Needing to lift my 312-8 high enough to drain transmission I built this mini gantry crane using a four ton come-along bought for stump removal. I do not have the garage, barn or shed to store another piece of equipment. Simply removing the feet will allow me to break it down and hang it on the back of the shed till it's need again. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,343 #2 Posted May 25, 2019 Nice idea!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #3 Posted May 29, 2019 Neat idea Have you considered putting wheel's on it to make it more mobile? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,174 #4 Posted May 29, 2019 I have and will consider them. Feet have to come off for long term storage hanging on the back of the shed. Right now it will lift the front end so the bottom of the tires are 20" off the ground. Wheels will give me a bit more height. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,173 #5 Posted June 7, 2019 I can see that it works, but the width and bracing of the base doesn't look to me to be real safe. My option may not be forth much, but I designs commercial buildings, schools, churches and houses for 40 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,174 #6 Posted June 9, 2019 Good comment on bracing. I did speak to a couple of mechanical engineers about the loading, but not about bracing. Adding a wider base with more triangulation is not a problem. Keep in mind that I only use it to lift, not transport. Supports go under the tractor before I work on it and the weight is released from the lift with only minimal tension as a backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #7 Posted June 11, 2019 I would just add much larger plywood gussets. Same on top.Just make inside face curved so as not to restrict space underneath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites