zmoz
Silver Member
I have a lot of things on trailers and vehicles that don't run that need to be moved around in a tight space. Some of them I can push, but some weigh 8,000#+, and I'd rather not.
I could buy something like this:
Power Caster,electric trailer mover dolly, boat dolly, toy hauler
But I don't like the electric idea, or the price tag. I was thinking it wouldn't be too difficult to hook up a 5hp small engine (already have an old briggs that runs good laying around) to a truck tire, geared for a top speed of 2-3mph, and end up with something similar. Am I wrong? Anybody ever make anything like that before? Basically a self propelled lawnmower, with some serious grunt.
I was thinking if I use a truck tire I could also use a disc/drum brake for safety. Another idea would be to add a concrete block down low for extra weight and traction. I figure if that electric thing is only 1/4HP I should have a ton to spare with a 5hp engine.
I could buy something like this:
Power Caster,electric trailer mover dolly, boat dolly, toy hauler
But I don't like the electric idea, or the price tag. I was thinking it wouldn't be too difficult to hook up a 5hp small engine (already have an old briggs that runs good laying around) to a truck tire, geared for a top speed of 2-3mph, and end up with something similar. Am I wrong? Anybody ever make anything like that before? Basically a self propelled lawnmower, with some serious grunt.
I was thinking if I use a truck tire I could also use a disc/drum brake for safety. Another idea would be to add a concrete block down low for extra weight and traction. I figure if that electric thing is only 1/4HP I should have a ton to spare with a 5hp engine.