Boom Pole on 2 inch Receiver

[BobRip]

I am considering build a boom pole that would go on my quick attach plate with the 2 inch receiver. I would have a couple of chain hooks on it, and a 2 inch receiver on the far end. I would then put a steel plate on a bar that would fit in the receiver. The plate could be used to reach into the creek and pull dirt and gravel out. It would extend further than the minihoe. Also I could push logs into a fire instead of using the bucket or minihoe. Other things could also be put in it, such as tree sheer or an electric chain saw. I am open to and would appreciate any other suggestions or comments on the concept itself and on attachments that would be useful on it.

Thanks for any input that you might have and thanks to Clint Blake for his suggestions.

Bob Rip

 

[MrJimi]

Well you could always put a real tall sign on the top welcoming your friends from Texas that you haven't seen in over 16 years like I did as a joke.
And they loved it!
This is a little over 32 feet in the air and taken with a cellphone camera

Jim

 

[BobRip]

A very creative idea, unfortunately I don't have any relatives from TEXAS

Bob Rip

 

[MossRoad]

But you'll always have a friend in Indiana...

 

[Gravy]

Bob,

I can't find the original photos right now, but:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54889&highlight=kermit

shows my boom pole and what I called a truck hoe. Might give you some ideas.

Gravy

 

[J_J]

Bob, I built something similar for my tree snipper, and other things that will mount on the boom, such as a hydraulic chainsaw, etc. Go for it, it sounds like a good project and should come in handy for a lot of things.

 

[BobRip]

But you'll always have a friend in Indiana...

I am glad to hear that.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

Bob,

I can't find the original photos right now, but:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54889&highlight=kermit

shows my boom pole and what I called a truck hoe. Might give you some ideas.

Gravy

I remember your post. I like the truck hoe concept. I think the same thing that I am using for the creek clearing will clean out a truck as well.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

Bob, I built something similar for my tree snipper, and other things that will mount on the boom, such as a hydraulic chainsaw, etc. Go for it, it sounds like a good project and should come in handy for a lot of things.

J_J, do you have a picture of your tree snipper? It sounds good.

Bob Rip

 

[J_J]

Bob, Here is the picture of the tree snipper. It can snip straight out , vertical up, and vertical down, for roots, etc and side ways. Made from 3/4 steel .

In this picture, I have it set close in, but can mount it on a boom.

I can lay it on the ground side ways, and cut trees up to about 4 in.

 

[Gravy]

JJ,

I like it. Nice simple design. I'll probably copy it someday.

Gravy

 

[BobRip]

Looks good. Very simple. I remember seeing it now. I wonder why Power Trac used two cylinders. I might build this later.

Bob Rip

 

[ldabe]

Gravy, did you build your own PHD? If so, do you have pics and proceedure?
Thanks,
Abe.

 

[Gravy]

Abe,

Yes, I built it myself. It's very simple. I used a White Hydraulics motor, I think around 24 cu.in./rev., with a 1.25" tapered shaft that mates to a trailer wheel hub from Surplus Center. I then fabricated a simple adapter out of water pipe and plate to connect augers that I bought from TSC. I used a motor spool valve from Northern Tool, and hoses from Surplus Center. The mount is welded up from random scrap.

Life is quite "interesting" at the moment, so it may be some time before I can post photos and details, but a miracle could happen this weekend...

Gravy

 

[ldabe]

Abe,

Yes, I built it myself. It's very simple. I used a White Hydraulics motor, I think around 24 cu.in./rev., with a 1.25" tapered shaft that mates to a trailer wheel hub from Surplus Center. I then fabricated a simple adapter out of water pipe and plate to connect augers that I bought from TSC. I used a motor spool valve from Northern Tool, and hoses from Surplus Center. The mount is welded up from random scrap.

Life is quite "interesting" at the moment, so it may be some time before I can post photos and details, but a miracle could happen this weekend...

Gravy

Gravy, thanks,
I will be looking forward to the 'photos and details'!
I hope it is something that I am able to do myself, and afford.

 

[BobRip]

I finished the long boom pole today. It is about 6 feet 6 inches long, if you add that to the 2 inch receiver quick attach plate, it come out to seven feet. Please note that it has a 2 inch receiver male on one end and female on the other. I plan to make a digger/scrapper plate and other attachments that I or others can think of. I have a 3 foot section of the same pipe and will probably make a short boom pole.
I put 250 pounds on the end and the PT422 rear end did not quite come off the ground.

 

[pajoube]

Bob,

That boom pole really turned out great. I must say it is one very large pole.
Now we need pictures of it in action.
PJ

 

[BobRip]

Bob,

That boom pole really turned out great. I must say it is one very large pole.
Now we need pictures of it in action.
PJ

I will be making attachments for it and will be sure to have pictures soon.

Bob Rip

 

[J_J]

I finished the long boom pole today. It is about 6 feet 6 inches long, if you add that to the 2 inch receiver quick attach plate, it come out to seven feet. Please note that it has a 2 inch receiver male on one end and female on the other. I plan to make a digger/scrapper plate and other attachments that I or others can think of. I have a 3 foot section of the same pipe and will probably make a short boom pole.
I put 250 pounds on the end and the PT422 rear end did not quite come off the ground.

Nice job. I would recommend that you attach a steel support cable to the tip of the boom, and the top of the vertical 2 in receiver. If you happen to pick up a large weight with out it, something is going to bend, or pop a weld or bend your QA plate. I built a similar pole for my tree snipper. You can get more lift by inserting the pole in the top receiver, and using the tilt to raise and lower the pole. I have a picture of one like this one if I can find it.

 

[ldabe]

BobRip,
Where do you get your materials (steel) from? And how much does it cost?
Thanks,
Abe.