My Carryall Saga...

[clemsonfor]

Hey CTF

I too was very interested in the carryall from TSC. I went to the local store where they had one. We tried numberous CAT 1 toplink pins and could not get one to fit (the toplink pin hole was too small). I decided not to buy the unit as I was concerned it might be defective so I am curious to see if the one you purchased has the correctly sized toplink pin hole. I don't know the width of a toplink pin off hand (I am sure someone one this site does) but you may want to measure to see if one will fit (or try one from another implement).

- Dana

should be 7/8 i think

 

[CompactTractorFan]

should be 7/8 i think

I think so...

 

[Freds]

The holes I drilled for the lower hitch pins were 7/8", but the ones I drilled for the toplink pin were slightly smaller, 13/16" if I remember right. I believe the toplink pin is 3/4" in diameter.

 

[clemsonfor]

lowes also has the lynch pins but TSC is much cheaper on hitch pins and lynchpins and bolts etc.

 

[radioman]

should be 7/8 i think

IF you are referring the lift arm pins size, then yes its 7/8. But the top link bar uses 3/4 on cat 1 tractors and the BX falls in that category even though its a limited cat 1.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Probably about the 7". I'll measure it tomorrow.

Actually it is about 14 1/2".

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Here are some more pictures:

 

[CompactTractorFan]

So, I'm thinking of making the deck 48" wide since the tire width is about 42" and the loader bucket is 47". What do you think?

 

[Runner]

48 is a good, round number. You can buy three, 8 foot 2x12's, cut them in half and have all the lumber needed.

 

[texasjohn]

You have gotten good advice..mine is:

Lynch pins and top link pins are standard items in our TSC store.. also available from TSC on line... but suggest you obtain in person... diameter and length are important and best understood in person. The Harbor Freight pins will work IF they are the right size for you..... they are too small for my application.

Recommend use of lumber, not plywood which will come apart over time.

Build as stout as possible... you may not think you will be lifting heavy stuff, but you WILL be.

I put a trailer hitch receiver on my carry all... great for moving trailers around.