crane added to trailer

[ArlyA]

After loading and unload implements from our utility flatbed trailer many times, dearest suggested I add a crane to it. The crane is a inexpensive HF 1000lb max version. Receiver is a 2" hitch type I built so as to readily remove and add the crane and it will not be normally be installed on this trailer.

 

[setxjeff]

I have a short version of that crane in the back corner of my truck. wonderful back saver.

 

[Jstpssng]

That will be handy. Most likely by next week you will be asking how you got by without it.

 

[ArlyA]

As of today the little crane has been used three times in three days. Ironically dearest now says we need a wider trailer. I'll put this one up FS with or without the crane option. I was thinking $400 extra for the crane. What do you guys think?

 

[Jstpssng]

dearest now says we need a wider trailer..

What do you guys think?

I think that your wife is a peach, and you are a wise man for keeping her happy.

 

[ArlyA]

But when we put this one up FS what should we price it with and without the crane?

 

[MossRoad]

As of today the little crane has been used three times in three days. Ironically dearest now says we need a wider trailer. I'll put this one up FS with or without the crane option. I was thinking $400 extra for the crane. What do you guys think?

See what the replacement cost of a new crane would be first. Then add that to the price of the trailer, plus labor and materials for your troubles, + $50 for dinner.

 

[Rockbadchild]

single axle of 3500lb ? 7’ x 12 ??

Second hand prices fluctuate by areas check on kijij or other website for how similar trailer go for in your area but it is nice and pretty long I would say between $1500 to $2000 without the crane I don’t know how much work was involve to add the crane and how much it is worth but I would put that in consideration and add a little more usually you can’t ask for too much for personalize accessories since people simply don’t want to pay extra for them but it make it sell quicker for the price ask … usually that’s how it goes unless he is really interested in the accessories… you are better off saying it not going with it but if you think the buyer want it sell it to him for extra $$ you need a bit of salesman skill to get what it is worth…



how is the crane when towing the trailer on the road ? dose it rattle or it’s pretty tight?

 

[jaxs]

See what the replacement cost of a new crane would be first. Then add that to the price of the trailer, plus labor and materials for your troubles, + $50 for dinner.

Who would Arly be wanting to take to dinner?

 

[ArlyA]

single axle of 3500lb ? 7’ x 12 ??

Second hand prices fluctuate by areas check on kijij or other website for how similar trailer go for in your area but it is nice and pretty long I would say between $1500 to $2000 without the crane I don’t know how much work was involve to add the crane and how much it is worth but I would put that in consideration and add a little more usually you can’t ask for too much for personalize accessories since people simply don’t want to pay extra for them but it make it sell quicker for the price ask … usually that’s how it goes unless he is really interested in the accessories… you are better off saying it not going with it but if you think the buyer want it sell it to him for extra $$ you need a bit of salesman skill to get what it is worth…
how is the crane when towing the trailer on the road ? dose it rattle or it’s pretty tight?

I just attach the cable to the trailer and snug it up, so it doesn't rattle at all. The trailer is 5x12.

 

[panamaguy]

After loading and unload implements from our utility flatbed trailer many times, dearest suggested I add a crane to it. The crane is a inexpensive HF 1000lb max version. Receiver is a 2" hitch type I built so as to readily remove and add the crane and it will not be normally be installed on this trailer. View attachment 748982View attachment 748983

Nice. And as they say, as we get older we get smarter not stronger

 

[ArlyA]

Now we are looking locally at a wider (important) and longer PJ trailer to replace it with. Might be moving the crane to it.

 

[ultrarunner]

I have a homemade one on my 5x9 utility dump…

Great for engines and such but seldom used now as my backhoe makes a great mobile crane.

 

[ArlyA]

I have a homemade one on my 5x9 utility dump…
Great for engines and such but seldom used now as my backhoe makes a great mobile crane.

When we are in the feild to pick up implements, no backhoes in sight.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is the trailer with lift crane added promised some time ago of it in action. Got drag off the trails yesterday. Did have to reinforced the trailer sidewall twice to make it rigid enough. This crane addition reduced the labor of getting in on by 70 or 80%. We didn't lift all the weight, but with the front off the ground, its rear was easily moved.

 

[WinterDeere]

After loading and unload implements from our utility flatbed trailer many times, dearest suggested I add a crane to it. The crane is a inexpensive HF 1000lb max version. Receiver is a 2" hitch type I built so as to readily remove and add the crane and it will not be normally be installed on this trailer. View attachment 748982View attachment 748983

Love this. I've been debating awhile on how to do something similar on one of my sailboat trailers, as it's an old woodie that always travels with a heavy fleeced bottom cover installed. That bottom cover has prevented me from enjoying that boat it as frequently as I'd like, as I can only get it on/off with either a hoist (which not all boat launches have) or the help of a few other adults to lift the boat and slide it off.

A gantry beam over the trailer wouldn't work, as it would interfere with the mast when launching, but I think this hoist looks like a perfect solution, if I can manage to beef up the trailer side rail sufficient to handle that torque load. The boat has lifting eyes and a bridle, but does require a good bit of height at the bridle connection point, meaning a rather tall mount for a crane like this.

Wish I'd seen it when doing all the major repair on this antique trailer, now it's all nicely painted and clean.