Jump to content
kpinnc

Upgraded the tractor lift

Recommended Posts

kpinnc

I've had this thing for years. I built it back in 2012, and it has had little upgrades ever since.

 

Original build thread

 

What isn't in the pics are the ramps used to drive on or off the lift. Just regular ATV ramps.

 

Trouble is, when it has a tractor on it, the thing is hard to manuver around. The steering worked fine, but it won't turn sharp at all since it is so long. The other issue is when the tires sit sometimes for months, one or all leak down. Guessing the sidewalls just don't get exercised enough. Even factory mounted tires would leak down.

 

The pics here are the 'before'.

IMG_20210516_214723326.jpg

IMG_20210516_214156283.jpg

Edited by kpinnc
  • Like 6

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
kpinnc

So I changed the wheels out to flat free, and put casters on the front. Now I just need to redesign the handle. If it is fixed so it only moves up and down, it will work better with the casters.

 

At least now it can be backed up when pulling it with a tractor. The handle redesign will make it even better.

IMG_20210803_222853982.jpg

Edited by kpinnc
  • Like 7

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
kpinnc

And the new rear wheels. Much better!

IMG_20210803_222422348.jpg

  • Like 8
  • Excellent 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
ebinmaine

Excellent work 👍

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
SylvanLakeWH

:text-yeahthat:

 

Very nice!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Herder
10 hours ago, kpinnc said:

And the new rear wheels. Much better!

IMG_20210803_222422348.jpg

Vary nice, but I have to ask about the tires.  Who makes them?  I like them!!

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
kpinnc
7 hours ago, Herder said:

I have to ask about the tires.  Who makes them?  I like them!!

 

I have to be honest, I don't know who actually made them- but they are called Z-134 and are 25x10-12. Pretty heavy duty so far as thickness and tread depth. I got them because they looked pretty cool and were cheap. Amazon had them for a while, but I don't see them now.

Edited by kpinnc
  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
kpinnc

Changed the handle today so it only swings up and down. Makes moving much easier with the casters, because this sucker is heavy with a tractor on it!

IMG_20211002_163235829.jpg

 

IMG_20211002_163719499.jpg

 

 

IMG_20211002_212638049.jpg

Edited by kpinnc
  • Like 3

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
kpinnc

Never really took a pic of loading/ unloading a tractor before, but this is what it looks like. The big tires on this tractor make it tricky, but you can see how it works. Normally the ramps are on blocks up front.

 

Get the weight on the wheels, and pull the pins to release the clamps. Drive on and off.

IMG_20211003_004718921.jpg

IMG_20211003_004748021.jpg

 

Compared to full up:

 

 

 

IMG_20210601_233829026.jpg

Edited by kpinnc
  • Like 2
  • Heart 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
kpinnc

While it had nothing on it, here is full down.

IMG_20211010_131744269.jpg

  • Like 5

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...