3 point carry all, build or buy?

[brewdog]

I opted to build vs buy. Using 2" x 2" x 1/4" angle iron and treated plywood for the bottom, it ended up heavier than I probably needed, but it works well and you could put 750 lbs on it if need be.

I had a 3 point hitch weight bar that I use in the winter for snow plowing and decided to use it as a platform mount. My carry all is large enough for a chain saw, tools, fuel, bar oil, log chains etc. Bungee cords strap it all on.

It has a single pin mount on the Top Link and steel pads that rest on the tapered arms of the weight bar. The result is that I can carry weights on the weight bar and have the carry on at the same time. Having the extra suitcase weights + the weight of the "carry all" really helps keep the rear tires on the ground when grappling logs.

Brewdog

 

[Neat 1500]

definately make it yourself. i am having a ball making my own implements, at some point i will have to stop because i will have none left to make :laughing::laughing:

 

[crash325]

As is clear "Pretty" is not on my agenda. I did offer to paint it, (PINK" :laughing
But the tractor owner had a fit.

Nice 1/4" steel diamond plate bottom. Way more than he needed, all he has ever carried is a Beer Chest. :laughing:

 

[donm1]

I like his idea of using a steering wheel to adjust the top link.

 

[Soundguy]

i've seen some old toplinks that did have a ring around them for easy adjustments.

i was toying with that idea using rebar as my wheel.

soundguy

 

[mfrost]

I built mine 5 years ago. Been trying to break it ever since but it won't break with my 20hp. It cuts, hauls, dumps and is a superb finish grader with my top and tilt. Couldn't do without it. Can take off the bed and install forks on the main frame or other attachments that will fit in a 2x2 hitch reciever.

 

[flingwing1969]

Late to the party but on TBN the party never ends. Lovely work.

 

[czechsonofagun]

I bought mine, structural steel in my area is hard to find now since Potomac Steel closed few years back. It was easier to hadn over the money at TSC.

 

[manderson6741]

I bought mine, structural steel in my area is hard to find now since Potomac Steel closed few years back. It was easier to hadn over the money at TSC.

I’m buying mine from TSC tomorrow. I don’t own a welder or I would attempt to make one. Learning to weld is a goal I have though

 

[captjack]

I got a used set of 3pt pallet forks - I found these more useful that a dedicated carryall - I have several different boxes built for different thing and I can just back up grab them and go. Just my .02