3PH Carry All

[motocephalic]

Wondering how many have used a rugged carry all and have a model in mind that is a plug and play unit. I am still looking for a nice unit about 60" wide and 48" long with maybe 3' removable sides. I might have to build my own, but I see a market for one especially for a small firewood wagon.

 

[94BULLITT]

I recommend a set of pallet forks for 3 point intead of a Carry all. The forks will be more versatile. You can build a custom pallet to your specs and it back into it when you need it.

 

[motocephalic]

I like the pallet idea, but without sides it would not last 30 seconds. I am running the rig in some new land that has not been managed in 30 years.

 

[Ken45101]

I recommend a set of pallet forks for 3 point intead of a Carry all. The forks will be more versatile. You can build a custom pallet to your specs and it back into it when you need it.

Probably a good suggestion, although more expensive. I bought a used setup like the OP described, removable sides and all. It wasn't very strong and the frame bent when I had a load of rocks on it.

I like the idea of using forks and pallets. I do that for firewood but with front mounted (FEL) forks.

 

[motocephalic]

TSC has a carry all frame rated at 1000 pounds, that might be my choice, but was hoping for one already made to put to use.

 

[tractchores]

I use the tsc one and have built a removable wooden deck for it with sides. Its a great firewood carrier. It would likely bend with really heavy materials, but since its loaded by hand that is less of an issue. Other uses include moving lawn furniture (tables, chairs, etc), trash barrels, logs, trees for transplanting and tools and a generator at a job site. Off the tractor and on a dolly i also use mine as a cart in the garage.

The frame consists of a few 2x4s then posts on the side with strapping for a cross brace. The carry all has pre drilled holes so you can use bolts to secure it in place, but keep it remocable.

 

[phiferpharm]

I built the one described and constructed on this video. It has been great and the only thing I need to add is large caster wheels so I can roll it around in my barn.

Wilson Outdoors Ultimate Carryall - Part 1 - YouTube

 

[gwdixon]

I built the one described and constructed on this video. It has been great and the only thing I need to add is large caster wheels so I can roll it around in my barn.

Wilson Outdoors Ultimate Carryall - Part 1 - YouTube

Instead of casters, which would pick up debris if used outdoors, you might look into one of those Harbor Freight dollies. They are cheap and should work in a shop with a concrete floor.

I have a set of 3PH forks and like them for the strength.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I have one of the TSC 1000# carryalls that I have built into a multipurpose carry platform similar to the Wilson's one. Mine has hinged sides that can be folded in to make a simple L-shaped platform, or folded out to make U-shaped box, or I can slide tailgate boards into channel iron in the sides to close up the back. Finally, one of the tailgate boards can be placed (in brackets) across the sides to make a (fairly uncomfortable!) seat. It is set up with plastic tubes for tool handles (rake, shovel, broom or whatever) and a chainsaw scabbard.
I like the setup I've made, but I would wish for a sturdier frame. Mine bent at the welds from (wet) firewood weight, and I had to have some extra welding done to beef up the weld points. For my DK45, I'd like at least 1500#, if not 2000# capacity.
Bob

 

[motocephalic]

thanks for the video, nice job on the carry all, looks like I have another Winter project

I built the one described and constructed on this video. It has been great and the only thing I need to add is large caster wheels so I can roll it around in my barn.

Wilson Outdoors Ultimate Carryall - Part 1 - YouTube

 

[94BULLITT]

Probably a good suggestion, although more expensive. I bought a used setup like the OP described, removable sides and all. It wasn't very strong and the frame bent when I had a load of rocks on it.

I like the idea of using forks and pallets. I do that for firewood but with front mounted (FEL) forks.

I have everything on pallets, mulch, bricks, blocks, other random stuff. I even keep my SSQA stuff like my pallet forks, grapple, and snow blade on pallets so I can move them with my BX.

 

[phiferpharm]

Instead of casters, which would pick up debris if used outdoors, you might look into one of those Harbor Freight dollies. They are cheap and should work in a shop with a concrete floor.

I have a set of 3PH forks and like them for the strength.

Thanks for the idea GW. I should get time off from "House detention" next week from my Heart surgery, and the Harbor Freight is in the same shopping center as my pharmacy at Publix. Time for a visit I think :thumbsup:

 

[cartod]

Thanks for the tip on the TSC carry all frame. I built one today out of some poplar I cut down last year. I used deck treatment I had left over to waterproof it. Because I used untreated wood I had to coat the bottom and the edges before I bolted it on, it was messy.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Looks good :thumbsup:
You will find it pretty useful I am sure.

 

[motocephalic]

I like it, just wonder they don't make these ready to go, just seems like there is a market, everyone is making their own.

 

[cartod]

I like it, just wonder they don't make these ready to go, just seems like there is a market, everyone is making their own.

My guess is that everyones setup is different. I used a quick hitch and had to chisle out some wood for the top hook. Some want them to be full boxes for wood, others want them as a eqt. carrier.