My Carryall Saga...

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Well, after researching here on TBN I decided to by my first attachment (parents own tractor). I was planning on purchasing this carryall from TSC: CountyLine Carry All - 2128210 | Tractor Supply Company Previously I had looked on line and found something that said our local store (35 minutes) was closed. So, today the family loaded up in our SUV and drove 55 minutes to the 2nd store. (it looked bigger than the first anyway) After getting lost on the way, we arrived at the store. The store was really dirty. After going up and down the isles, we did not see anything we wanted to buy.

So then I went outside and took a look at the carryall. The first thing I noticed was one of the welds on the frame was completely rusted and broken. (the frame was also bent out from the weld) :mad: So, I went back in to the store to the "service desk" and told the worker about the carryall in the lot. His response was: No! You're kidding!...:confused2:

After driving home I decided to call store #1 and see if they were still open...they were...:ashamed: After listening to some country music while I was on hold, I reached a worker. He said that they had one carryall in stock. So, we got back in the car and drove the 35 minutes to the store.

Upon arrival, we drove by the attachments, and we did not see the carryall. :confused: So, I went inside and asked the worker where it was. He told me that it was right out front. We looked again and did not see it. So, I went back in to the store and brought the worker out to the attachments. His response was: It was here earlier! :confused2: So we went to look in the back. (this store was a lot nicer than the first) After going outside the back, he found it in the corner. :) Then, after struggling to load it in our SUV, we made our way home with my sister holding it down...:laughing:

After struggling to get the 3-point hitch on, I finally got it on the tractor.
Needless to say, I had an eventful day...
 
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Here are some pictures of the carryall:
 

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I was able to get it on after jury rigging a bolt where the top link goes. What kind of hardware do I need here? :confused:
 

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Also, what kind of hardware goes through the parts that attach to the lift arms? :confused: I'm just using some hitch pins I had laying around.
 

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Here it is after I got it hooked up:
 

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You need a Cat 1 top link pin. TSH has them but that means another trip. Looks like you need a long one.

Extra Long Top Link Pin, Cat 1 - 0265147 | Tractor Supply Company

The lower pins have a hole that a special bolt-like thing with a round spring on it - a lynch pin. Looking at TSC online should get you the pictures.
SpeeCo Lynch Pin, 7/16 in., 2 pcs. - 1834062 | Tractor Supply Company

Thanks! Actually both of them are also parts that are used to attach the toplink to the tractor.
 
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Now all I need to do is buy some wood to make a platform...
 
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Thats pretty slick Kyle. :thumbsup: I got to say, now that you bought your first implement, You will start looking for your next one. :laughing: With your carry all, get some lynch pins and a category 1 pin for the top. With the deck you want to put on it, It really would depend on what you plan to use it for. If it is more heavy duty used Than i would opt for the treated 2x8s. Plywood would really depend. I would recommend 3/4" thick so you still have the capacity that you will desire but it doesn't come cheap. To line up the holes when drilling, remove the carry all from the tractor and flip it up so the half facing the tractor when attached is flat on the ground. Then use "C" clamps and hold the lumber to the carry all so you can mark where the holes are to be drilled. When you get them drilled, use carriage bolts (flat heads) so you can slide things easily across the deck and tighten them down (using washers recommended).
 
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Thats pretty slick Kyle. :thumbsup: I got to say, now that you bought your first implement, You will start looking for your next one. :laughing: With your carry all, get some lynch pins and a category 1 pin for the top. With the deck you want to put on it, It really would depend on what you plan to use it for. If it is more heavy duty used Than i would opt for the treated 2x8s. Plywood would really depend. I would recommend 3/4" thick so you still have the capacity that you will desire but it doesn't come cheap. To line up the holes when drilling, remove the carry all from the tractor and flip it up so the half facing the tractor when attached is flat on the ground. Then use "C" clamps and hold the lumber to the carry all so you can mark where the holes are to be drilled. When you get them drilled, use carriage bolts (flat heads) so you can slide things easily across the deck and tighten them down (using washers recommended).

Thanks!!! Already looking for more! (I think my parents are going to get a Trac Vac next year) Even though I will not carry very heavy loads on it (I think it is rated 500#), I'm leaning toward the 2x8's...Thanks for the mounting info! :thumbsup:
 
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Does anyone know of some good online retailers to get the lynch pins and the top link pin from?
 
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"Now all I need to do is buy some wood to make a platform..."

...and some 'Bota orange paint....
 
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Kyle,

I was all set to get a TSC Carryall for my BX24 but didn't because of two things. 1) the TSC store that just opened 35 minutes from me did not have one in stock and the inexperienced clerk said they had to be ordered online. I could go in on Tuesdays and talk to a "real farmer" they had on staff. That is the only day he works and he is the one that puts together the farm stuff that comes in on that day for them. A check of the website revealed that they are "in store only". (I don't know where the next nearest TSC is - just that it is an hour away) and 2) I read somewhere that the maximum lift height with the TSC carryall was only about 7 inches off the ground, given the location of the pins on the side of the carryall and the lift capability of the subcompact BX's.

By any chance do you know how high the carryall will lift on the BX25?

Thanks.

Chris
 
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I was thinking of either doing that or using a piece of plywood. Would that work?

A piece of waterproof subflooring should work. It is expensive though and will eventually delaminate in the weather.

The 2x8 idea is worth consideration for long term durability.
 
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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
 
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Kyle,

I was all set to get a TSC Carryall for my BX24 but didn't because of two things. 1) the TSC store that just opened 35 minutes from me did not have one in stock and the inexperienced clerk said they had to be ordered online. I could go in on Tuesdays and talk to a "real farmer" they had on staff. That is the only day he works and he is the one that puts together the farm stuff that comes in on that day for them. A check of the website revealed that they are "in store only". (I don't know where the next nearest TSC is - just that it is an hour away) and 2) I read somewhere that the maximum lift height with the TSC carryall was only about 7 inches off the ground, given the location of the pins on the side of the carryall and the lift capability of the subcompact BX's.

By any chance do you know how high the carryall will lift on the BX25?

Thanks.

Chris

I think you can buy online and choose a "ship to store" option at no additional charge.

The lift should be same as the lift travel of your lower arms as long as the top link is not too tight (short). No experience with it though. The top link bracket does seem to be quite high on the implement.
 
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"Now all I need to do is buy some wood to make a platform..."

...and some 'Bota orange paint....

Yeah, my Mom was concerned that it would not match the tractor. I think I'll skip on the paint for now. Maybe when it gets all beat up in a couple of years...;)
 
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Kyle,

I was all set to get a TSC Carryall for my BX24 but didn't because of two things. 1) the TSC store that just opened 35 minutes from me did not have one in stock and the inexperienced clerk said they had to be ordered online. I could go in on Tuesdays and talk to a "real farmer" they had on staff. That is the only day he works and he is the one that puts together the farm stuff that comes in on that day for them. A check of the website revealed that they are "in store only". (I don't know where the next nearest TSC is - just that it is an hour away) and 2) I read somewhere that the maximum lift height with the TSC carryall was only about 7 inches off the ground, given the location of the pins on the side of the carryall and the lift capability of the subcompact BX's.

By any chance do you know how high the carryall will lift on the BX25?

Thanks.

Chris

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

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