Easy way to install the wheels on the generator.

[jkk04]

It was fun to do this project.
Comment if you have any better way to do.
Thanks
Jkk

 

[scootr]

Looks good. That's my kind of project!
My old boss got a new one once and gave me the old one since I was the only one who could start it, really pissed him off
It was a big 5kw unit with no wheels I put a pair of fixed wheels on one end and stand and handles on the other end so I could move it like a wheelbarrow but still have it reasonable stationary for pulling the cord.
after I retired I used so intermittently it needed a carb rebuild each use . So I bought a new propane unit and gave the old beast to a young contractor.

 

[bdhsfz6]

If it were me, I'd just fasten the generator to the dolly.

 

[scootr]

If it were me, I'd just fasten the generator to the dolly.

But then you don't get to use the new welder

 

[newbury]

If it were me, I'd just fasten the generator to the dolly.

That's what I do. 4 zipties and I'm done. Zipties and Harbor Freight dollies go well together. I also put my mac2400 air compressor on a HF dolly, about 10 years ago.

 

[jkk04]

If it were me, I'd just fasten the generator to the dolly.

That is not good for me.
I am carrying the generator around the property with a tractor loader repairing the fence, water well tank air refill and even tractor repair in the field very frequently.
Jkk

 

[bdhsfz6]

I don't see what difference it makes if the wheels are on the dolly or the generator. They're the same wheels either way.

 

[ponytug]

Looks good. That's my kind of project!
My old boss got a new one once and gave me the old one since I was the only one who could start it, really pissed him off
It was a big 5kw unit with no wheels I put a pair of fixed wheels on one end and stand and handles on the other end so I could move it like a wheelbarrow but still have it reasonable stationary for pulling the cord.
after I retired I used so intermittently it needed a carb rebuild each use . So I bought a new propane unit and gave the old beast to a young contractor.

I put an inline shutoff valve on mine to be able to easily run the carburetors dry after use. Rebuilding or replacing carburetors isn't my favorite activity.

All the best,

Peter

 

[California]

My 60's PowrKraft 230AC is on a wide hand truck intended for torch bottles. First owner widened the hand truck, crude but effective. The welder is the size of a Tombstone, too heavy to move around if it weren't on wheels.

 

[California]

I have a pair of bicycle training wheels I'll use someday to make a carrier for my mig welder. If I ever get around to it.

For now that welder lives on the small HF dolly. I added a hand towbar to the dolly. Sorta convenient.