Thanks for all the great idea's and as usual in less then 24 hours. I knew I came to the right place. Before I posted I talked with the supplier we purchased a van from about converting a tractor and got a deer in the headlights look. I also spoke with his doctors that agree getting him doing things would be great but didn't have many contact either, which is why I posted here, and within hours I致e got two contacts by following the link posted by superduty. As well as many other good responses. I'm going to contact the two suppliers below who appear to be doing exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for.
Life Essentials - Advanced Assistive Technology Person Lift for Farming, Construction, and Heavy Duty Equipment - by Coach Lift
Also, in true
TBN fashion I now have another problem, some others have suggested 1) multiple machines which I had considered early on and dismissed as too expensive, but now sounds like a really good idea. 2) skid steer option which I really liked but was concerned that it would be to destructive to the yard / lawn etc. until I saw link posted by IronHorse and now that seems like a really good option too. and 3) the PT which has all the accessories we'd need and is easy to get on/off.
I guess the next step is to finish putting the costs together for our first idea and then work with my Uncle and show him all the other great suggestions you guys have and see which one(s) sound most attractive to him and try to get a few quotes for some / all of the above options. I'll be sure to let you know what we find out. I'm sure we'll have more questions as I have less experience with the PT, mini ex, and skid steers.
Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction on the tractor lifts and then making me rethink the entire concept all together
