Owner built PT attachments?

[J_J]

Thanks, but I was asking about the boom pole itself.

Here are some pictures that might help you design something.

 

[J_J]

Some more.

 

[BobRip]

Thanks, but I was asking about the boom pole itself.

Oh! It's just a 2 3/4 inch pipe, 1/4 inch wall thickness with a 2 inch receiver tube at each end (one male and one female). I welded chain links or something every so often to give it intermediate connection that I can hook a chain hook to. This way you can lift heavier items if being close is OK. The female 2 inch receiver allow me to plug other things into it. See attached pictures.

I also made a shorter boom pole about 4 feet long. I use this most. I can also put them in series, but it is very hard to control at this distance.

I have also made a minifork lift that I use for stiring up a burn pile. This way I don't have to get too close to the burn pile.

 

[SnowRidge]

Oh! It's just a 2 3/4 inch pipe, 1/4 inch wall thickness with a 2 inch receiver tube at each end (one male and one female). I welded chain links or something every so often to give it intermediate connection that I can hook a chain hook to. This way you can lift heavier items if being close is OK. The female 2 inch receiver allow me to plug other things into it. See attached pictures.

I also made a shorter boom pole about 4 feet long. I use this most. I can also put them in series, but it is very hard to control at this distance.

I have also made a minifork lift that I use for stiring up a burn pile. This way I don't have to get too close to the burn pile.

Thanks, Bob. It was the plug-in pole itself that intrigued me. I already have an adapter plate with a receiver. The receiver is welded to the plate longitudinally, instead of butt on, so it should be strong enough without any gusseting.

 

[stray]

Here is a pic of fence stretcher I built for a job I am now in the process of doing. It works pretty well. You are able to tilt or lift the fence as to stretch and place it just right.

 

[Barryh]

I'm pretty sure there's a thread about this subject, somewhere back in the dust and spider webs. Maybe somebody can find and resurrect it?

LOL sorry I just had to do it.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/99668-members-home-made-attachments-improvements.html

 

[BobRip]

Here is another 2 inch receiver with my light duty homemade quick attach plate. I also added this quick attach plate to my gas welder tank rack. So I now have a welder as an attachment.

 

[J_J]

Grapple made from a towing hitch and some ripper shanks.

A backhoe grapple

A tree snipper.

 

[Gravy]

LOL sorry I just had to do it.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/99668-members-home-made-attachments-improvements.html

Thanks, Barry - I KNEW it was there somewhere

 

[Barryh]

Your welcome Gravy

I think the boys may want a fresh thread about PT attachments since I'm not a member of the PT club anymore, nothing wrong with that.

Just keep in mind I may be back as a 422 owner one day in the near future. I really like my Kubota BX but, on the other hand I do miss my PT adventures.

I have this recurring dream that one day soon Power Trac may switch over to the Kohler engine. Or is it just a dream

If not... I'll have to take another chance on Robin and the break away steering piston curse... Everyone have a great Turkey Day.