Blade lift for older 124 CC

[doc_cottom]

Wow...I'm new here, and you folks have got some great projects!

All I want to do is make my CC 124 dozer blade a power lift of some sort. I’m getting to old for this manual labor stuff! I've got an old 1450 that I can strip for parts that has a hydraulic deck lift. The trouble is that to use the entire 1450 system I would have to get some sort of hydraulic pump, as the 1450 uses the hydrostat drive for hydraulic pressure, and my 124 is a manual transmission/axle.

I thought of a small hydraulic pump mounted on front of my Kohler K361, (dyno’d at 32 hp @ 4,000 rpm I might add) and the rest of the 1450 parts.

Another idea is 1/2 ton ball and screw electric drive actuator. The can be purchased rather reasonable, and dimension wise a direct replacement for a hydraulic cylinder. The one I looked at was $89.00 needed 12 VDC and 10amp with a 4-inch stroke and a 1,000 Lb lift rating.

Any other ideas or suggestions out there?

God Bless,
Doc

 

[MrJimi]

Tongue jack for a camper ?
slow but simple
Jim

 

[doc_cottom]

The speed is one thing I had not considered. Thank you!

 

[blacksmith]

Check out this lift for ATV's with a snow plow.
WARN ATV Plow Actuator from GoWarn

 

[RichNJKubota]

I have a 125 which is the same but with HST. And I'd like to add a power lift also. The hydraulic option is a bit more involved in your case because you don't have a pump like the 125 has.
I like the electric lift option. Seems to be the easiest. Run wires instead of hoses. Where did you find the lift for $89.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[SATOHBULL]

There are factory hydraulic kits for these.
The pump is driven by a pulley on the engine's flywheel end and mounts on the right side of the tractor. Might check eBay for one, but expect to pay $250 up for a good and complete setup.

 

[Soundguy]

Power steering pump?

12v dv powerd pump?

ac compressor utilizing electric clutch?

Soundguy

 

[doc_cottom]

Power steering pump?

12v dv powerd pump?

ac compressor utilizing electric clutch?

Soundguy

Soundguy, thanks for the reply. Did you see what Blacksmith suggested? Our local farm store (Rural King) has them in stock. Since this tractor will have no need for the clutch, that gives me enough room to mount the winch under the hood, where it can also be used for actually winching if needed. This one has a single line rating of 300# and double line of 750# according to the box, for less that $150.00. No Oil, no pumps, no lines, no controls, no cylinders...
Again thank you for the time you took to make a reply.
God Bless,
Van

 

[Soundguy]

I didn't see the reply.. but now that you mention it.. if you want a cheap winch.. harbor freight has winches that are 12v dc for 49 $.. 2000# straight pull.. 6000# rolling pull.. it's about 8" x 10" black abs housing.. looks to be using 1/4" or 3/16" cable... Has a handheld controll on a couple foot of wire...

I picked up one to use with a boom pole.. it's pretty strong.. I've winched a non running tractor out of a bar with it before..

At the local tractor club i belong to there is a fellow with a butchered up BF Avery that has had a lawnmower engine transplanted into it as well as using a small winch to operate a cable powered 3 pt lift. works pretty good too..

Soundguy

 

[slowrev]

On the winch note Soundguy. I picked up a little 2000 lb winch for an ATV at Sams last week. Had nice little mount with fairhead, handlebar mount switch, snatch block 49' of 5/16 cable, circuit breaker, U clevis. Champion brand, for $86 + change

Looks like the same drive unit as the $49 (sale price) HF ones, but has a nice mount and fairhead.
I have one of those on my log splitter and it works great for lifting huge chunks up to split.

Ben