Carry-all

[billbill1]

I'm wanting to build a carry-all for the 3ph to haul wood and various things around the property. How big can I build this and how much weight can I safely carry? I have a 284 Jinma with a 140 Koyker on the front that I will also be loading with firewood. The ones sold by TSC have a 500# limit, I should be able to carry more than that, shouldn't I? Thanks

Bill

 

[ToolManRick]

I'm pretty sure your hitch has a lift capacity of a little less than 900 lbs. and that would be at the hitch. If you made a large platform and tried to lift 800 lbs further away from the 3 point it would probably activate the pressure bypass, no lift. The beefier you make the platform the less load you'll be able to carry. I think I would consider the TSC you mentioned or one similar. It shouldn't break at 500 lbs. since there should be a saftey factor in there. You could always make a removable plate that fills in the fork area for hauling smaller things. Northern Tool sell one for 70 bucks that could be modified to do many things. See attacment.

 

[MadReferee]

If you are looking for a good set of plans for a carry-all then go the www.how-to-plans.com and order a set. They are only $6.95. I built and modified mine from these plans. It will easily carry 500 lbs and wil max out at 800 lbs or so the plans say but it will hold more because I have done it.

 

[KubotaSteve]

I bought the one from Tractor Supply and it was rated for a 1000 lbs. I think. I was moving railroad ties the other day with were almost brand new and weigh close to 250 pounds each. I was thinking the B7800 has 3pth capacity of 1700 pounds so I could pick up about 6 ties. I forgot about the carry all only having a limit of 1,000 pounds. It picked it up fine and hauled it across the yard with no problem, but the front end was very light. The ties were stack 3 high closest to the tractor and stair stepped down from there.
I have been impressed with the carry all. I used it to move railroad ties again the other day that were laying on the ground by dropping it to the ground and pushing the arms back up under the ties through mud and clay then lifting them up. The carry all is still good as new. I think I paid $75 for it.

 

[greg_g]

The JM284 hydraulics are only rated to lift ~875 pounds. Add the weight of the implement itself - to it's 500 pound carrying capacity - and I think you probably found the right tool for the job already. Besides that, carrying capacities are almost always understated because of liability issues.

Sometimes bigger isn't always better.

//greg//

 

[garbageman]

Bill,
I have a Howse?? Carry All which I use to haul fire wood. I build sides on wooden pallets out of 1x3's. Stacking the firewood 3 1/2 high, I can lift a pallet with a Kubota 7500. I think the lift capacity for that tractor is about 1000-1200. If I overload it, if won't lift an inch. Go slow!!! The front end is very light with a full load.
Ray

 

[billbill1]

Thank you for all of the info guys, I'm going to TSC Friday and buying one of the carry-alls and I'll build something on top of it. The bucket just doesn't hold too much and I know this will help out.

Bill

 

[dariusr]

I bought the TSC one for my Kubota 2230. I built a box out of 2x6 CCA that just sits on the Carryall. I use it for firewood and carriing stuff around the yard, like the chainsaw. I have also loaded 250 LBs of barbell weights in it for ballast.

I like the fact that the box is not attached since I have a large plastic pallet for stacking stuff on and it fits on the carryall. I can switch without leaving the seat.

Great $70 spent.

I also so the possibilities to make a leaf collection system using the motor off a trac vac unit and building a box that sis on the Carryall. maybe even other attachments in the future.

 

[Darren]

This is a different route to a carryall but it has the advantage of moving a lot more material. Heavy stuff goes over the forks. I always have an implement on the back so this slips on and off easily when I have to move anything. I've used it for more than two years to move hay, grass clippings, brush and firewood. It's one of the tools I use most and makes the loader even more versatile.

 

[GerardC]

Makes for a nice platform too. Definitely looks real handy. Did you make it yourself? Gerard