Snapper Grounds Cruiser bed lift install

TBrown · Apr 26, 2004

I installed the power lift bed kit in my Snapper Grounds Cruiser this weekend. I took some photos and had a grand idea of posting a how-to, but its so ridiculouosly simple that it doesn't really warrant much discussion. Basically its install two bolts, plug the unit in, stick the switch through the dash, plug the wires onto the switch, and remove the strike bolt to diable the latch. 20 minutes start to finish, and that's on Tom-time, which as anyone who knows me will tell you, is twice the time an average person would take.

I think this is a similar, if not identical, unit to the one built for the JD Gator. Its made by Warner Electric. The eye-to-eye length when fully extended is aproximately 31& 3/4". I forgot to measure the length closed. The list price is $460, but its on sale right now. I got mine for $275. Quite a savings, I thought.

Here's a photo of the contents of the kit.

TBrown · Apr 26, 2004

Here's a photo of the lift cylinder in place.

TBrown · Apr 26, 2004

Here's a photo of the dash after the switch is installed.

jinman · Apr 27, 2004

Nice job, Tom! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif That screwjack model is common on lots of utility vehicles. Depending on the make, you can pay from $400 to $700 for that option. Obviously, you got a very good deal. Is the lift spec about 800#? I think you will really like having the dump bed. You can find a lot of jobs for it once you have it.

How about a picture of your whole UV? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif