Moving Implements

[tower59]

Hi, gang. I need to store my implements under cover in the barn. Since it is a pole barn, I can't really maneuver the tractor inside the barn, though I can drive straight in and out easily. How is this for a solution? First, get the Pat's quick hitch set up so I can drop the implements easily without a lot of redirecting the tractor. Then, build a little dolly for each implement so I can push it around in the barn and store it that way. Is this is a workable solution? What do you think? Another option might be to add on a lean-to to the side of the barn. Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[BobRip]

Hi, gang. I need to store my implements under cover in the barn. Since it is a pole barn, I can't really maneuver the tractor inside the barn, though I can drive straight in and out easily. How is this for a solution? First, get the Pat's quick hitch set up so I can drop the implements easily without a lot of redirecting the tractor. Then, build a little dolly for each implement so I can push it around in the barn and store it that way. Is this is a workable solution? What do you think? Another option might be to add on a lean-to to the side of the barn. Thoughts? Thanks!

I have heard of others doing dollies. They seemed to like them. Don't run casters to their rate load. They are a lot harder to push.

 

[SARG]

I've started building platforms for my attachments. The 2000 lb. 12" x 18" dollies go on sale from time to time at Harbor freight for under $8.00.

You can't get just the wheels for that money and all four are the 360* type casters.

I've taken them and attached them to 3/4" plywood that's cut to size with screws. The first was for the 400 lb snowblower. Now I can move it all around the polebarn with ease.

For the 60" mower deck I just put a dolly under each end with the same result.

Next I'll fabricate something for the BH6000 backhoe.

 

[Soundguy]

maybee take pallets and then a boom pole and use the boom pole to crane the implements onto the palates.. ( add wheels to the palates? )

soundguy

 

[jenkinsph]

maybee take pallets and then a boom pole and use the boom pole to crane the implements onto the palates.. ( add wheels to the palates? )

soundguy

Thats a very good idea! I have about 24 rollaway toolchests in my business that are mounted on my service trucks. Therefore I have about 96 heavy duty caster wheels and plenty of good pallets so this is cheap solution for me.

 

[nickel plate]

Hi, gang. I need to store my implements under cover in the barn. Since it is a pole barn, I can't really maneuver the tractor inside the barn, though I can drive straight in and out easily. How is this for a solution? First, get the Pat's quick hitch set up so I can drop the implements easily without a lot of redirecting the tractor. Then, build a little dolly for each implement so I can push it around in the barn and store it that way. Is this is a workable solution? What do you think? Another option might be to add on a lean-to to the side of the barn. Thoughts? Thanks!

You didn't mention what your floor surface is. If it is concrete then dolly wheels will work. I use HF wheels on my Backhoe, wood chipper, landscape rake and wood splitter dollies. Just be sure and don't build the platform too tall as to interfer with the attach/removal process.

 

[RadarTech]

Nickel Plate---

Those are awesome looking dollies!

J

 

[Gooseneck]

I am envious of your concrete pads. My equipment is in an old dirt floored tobacco barn. Where I unhitch it is where it sits.

 

[RoyJackson]

Geezzz!! Nickle Plate's shed is cleaner then my house!

I picked up a refrigerator dolly for my Ballast Box. About $15 from Harbor Freight and rated to about 1000 lbs. Works great.

 

[etcallhome]

nickel plate very nice building and dollies.!!