12VDC actuators - where to buy

[Newfiestang50]

Guys, I am in the market for a medium sized dump that when loaded with dirt/topsoil can be pulled with my ATV (Grizzly 660). Once I find a suitable cart I plan on fabricating a method of dumping the cart of its contents without getting off the ATV.

I would like to use a cheap winch and cable system or an electric 12VDC actuator. I would like to know who sells some good quality 12 VDC actuators capable of lifting such a load. I have found some at 12 Volt Linear Actuators, DC Linear Actuators and Waterproof Linear Actuators but I think I will need one that has a housing mount at the end opposite of the motor. This is hard to explain but I think due to the arc of the dump bed when fully up the actuator will have to be mounted upside down with the motor section sticking up in the air and the piston mounted to the cart tow bar. This will allow the actuator to hinge as the cart travels to its fully up position. This is hard to explain but I hope it makes sense. To see what I am talking about take a look at some older dump trucks that had the ram mounted right behind the cab, that is how they done it.

Also, I am open to suggestions on other methods/ides to configure this type of setup.

Thanks

 

[Newfiestang50]

The actuator configuration I was referring to would have to mounted similar to this. Smyth Welding - Product Image

 

[LHoyer]

Try www.surpluscenter.com They handle surplus of all kinds. You should be able to find what you are looking for there. Their current catalog shows 12 different ones.

 

[mustangsallysdad]

Guys, I am in the market for a medium sized dump that when loaded with dirt/topsoil can be pulled with my ATV (Grizzly 660). Once I find a suitable cart I plan on fabricating a method of dumping the cart of its contents without getting off the ATV.

I would like to use a cheap winch and cable system or an electric 12VDC actuator. I would like to know who sells some good quality 12 VDC actuators capable of lifting such a load. I have found some at 12 Volt Linear Actuators, DC Linear Actuators and Waterproof Linear Actuators but I think I will need one that has a housing mount at the end opposite of the motor. This is hard to explain but I think due to the arc of the dump bed when fully up the actuator will have to be mounted upside down with the motor section sticking up in the air and the piston mounted to the cart tow bar. This will allow the actuator to hinge as the cart travels to its fully up position. This is hard to explain but I hope it makes sense. To see what I am talking about take a look at some older dump trucks that had the ram mounted right behind the cab, that is how they done it.

Also, I am open to suggestions on other methods/ides to configure this type of setup.

Thanks

Google Linak and see what you come up with...I converted my pickup bed into a dump and used one of their 12VDC 6A actuators to operate my tailgate from the cab...I'd say my tailgate weighs about 300LB and it has no problem with it. I'm sure they have smaller and larger than my actuator.