Implement dollies.

[Redneck in training]

I am in process of making dollies for all my implements. I went to HF and bought bunch of casters on sale. My shed is too low to get tractor in without folding ROP so now I just stick the implement in, lower it on the dolly, unhook it and pull it in its parking space.

 

[Budweiser John]

I've been using that concept for years. Makes implement a whole lot easier to attach and saves tons of floor space.
Be sure to get the biggest casters you can afford. Makes life real simple when moving the dollies.

 

[sparc]

I made one too for the 47" snowblower for my lawn tractor. In the spring
I just drop it on the dolley and roll it back in the corner until next winter.
Makes it so much easier to move around and mount/dismount from the tractor.

 

[JRP]

I am in process of making dollies for all my implements. I went to HF and bought bunch of casters on sale. My shed is too low to get tractor in without folding ROP so now I just stick the implement in, lower it on the dolly, unhook it and pull it in its parking space.

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Nice job. You didn't mention safety. Less likely to hurt your back.

My county line tiller came with a freight forklift cradle. The 3pt lift was not enough to clear the cradle. I trimmed the uprights, cut 2and added pins and casters. Now I back the quick hitch up to the tiller and lift, remove the front dolly supports.

Anything you can do to keep an implement indoors is worthwhile.

Changing two bolt to longer, and a piece of chain hold the PTO shaft at correct height for backing in.

After the pictures were taken I removed the boards and welded casters to the cradle.

 

[Wyobuckaroo]

What was said in post #3..... For instance, I also made a dolly for my 59" front mount snow blower... And use a ratchet strap to hold it securely to the frame.

Most things can be set up to move easily like this, rarely with much or any more floor footprint than with the implement not mounted to anything. Except maybe post hole diggers.... Even dis assembled they can be a pain to handle at times....

Good luck

 

[Xfaxman]

The long arm tree puller.


The three wheel dollie.

Wood works!

 

[Renze]

I will make one for my 3pt weight block one of these days. I wanted it to rise high up so the tongue of my tandem wagon could go underneath it when collecting bales from the field, so it doesnt touch the ground when the 3pt is fully down. It needs a platform to stand on anyways, so then having casters underneath the most used implement is an obvious choice..

 

[pinetree10]

Best idea I ever got from the guys on this site. It's great to be able to ease heavy attachments around with little effort.

 

[nc redneck]

I build dollies for all of my attachments. I would recommend buying the best castors you can stand for the real heavy stuff like a backhoe or over seeder.

 

[petegoud]

Here's one I built for my backhoe;

 

[Jchonline]

Im working on this now. I will upload my big box store supply list as well as a description of the build.

 

[Lelandwelds]

Does everyone have outbuildings with concrete floors today? It's been almost 50 years but the family farm I grew up on had dirt floors for trailers and implements. The dairy barn, mechanic, welding, and feed storage areas were the only ones with nice floors. Pretty much everything I remember was parked only one deep for ready access.

Does everyone have too many toys? Or, too little land and building? I have been out of action for too long.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Been trying to get a url to post but can't get it to work. Anyway, the place to get great deals on castors: fastlaneusastore. I have made implement dollies using their 5" castors. Set of 4, 2 swivel, 2 stationary for $23 shipped through their eBay store. They worked great for my BH dolly, rolls real easy.

 

[bcp]

i didn't find that it made implements easier to move on either on gravel or concrete.



Bruce

 

[Citydude]

i didn't find that it made implements easier to move on either on gravel or concrete.

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Bruce

Nice.

 

[LOMartin]

i didn't find that it made implements easier to move on either on gravel or concrete.

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Bruce

You win. LOL

 

[Jchonline]

Does everyone have outbuildings with concrete floors today? It's been almost 50 years but the family farm I grew up on had dirt floors for trailers and implements. The dairy barn, mechanic, welding, and feed storage areas were the only ones with nice floors. Pretty much everything I remember was parked only one deep for ready access.

Does everyone have too many toys? Or, too little land and building? I have been out of action for too long.

Right now I need mine in the garage for security. I am not always on site. Not that it is easy to steal tractor implements....but I dont want to make it easy.

If I have room on concrete...I will leave them there. My goal is to build a lean-to on the side and use it for all implements...that way I can drive up and hook up.

 

[Jchonline]

Here is what I used. From Home Depot:

3" steel wheel casters 300 lb each.
5/16 carriage bolts at 3.5"
5/16 nuts and locking washers.
2x6 lumber

I may end up adding plywood to the top, we will see.

The largest dolly is for my Grapple (920#) ..it is 6 wheels. The "T" shaped one is for my rear blade (700 #). The smallest one is for whichever of the bucket or PFs are not on the tractor. I know...pallet forks really? Probably didn't even need the last one, but thought it might have other uses as well.

I used the 4 carriage bolts to secure each caster. I had to cut a few of them to ensure the wheel rotated fully.

I am considering one for my Backhoe, but at 2200# it seems a bit much to have to wheel around. We will see how it goes over the next year.

 

[Jchonline]

i didn't find that it made implements easier to move on either on gravel or concrete.

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Bruce

Just saw this.....very nice BCP!

 

[300UGUY]

i didn't find that it made implements easier to move on either on gravel or concrete.

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Bruce

Good job!