Strap Lifter Attachment

[BobRip]

I have a 30 gallon gas container that I find difficult to move. I figure it weights over 200 pounds. I considered welding a quick attach plate to it, but I was reluctant to weld to a gasoline container and did not want to use up my last quick attach plate for a single use purpose. I figured if I could attach a strap with a ratchet to a quick attach plate, it would be easy to move.
I bought two steel cable clamps and welded the u-bolts to the quick attach plate. I cut the bolts short with about a 45 degree angle on the cut, so I would have a lot of welding area. I had to grind a little metal out of the center of the u-bolts to have room to put the cable hook in. I put a board over the end of the quick attack plate to allow the tank to clear the hooks. I hope this is strong enough. I picked up the tank and it worked fine, but it was only half full.

Bob Ripley

 

[BobRip]

Another picture

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

Last picture, unless there are additional request.

Bob Rip

 

[pajoube]

Very nice job. Did you get any pictures of the lifting?
PJ

 

[stray]

A picture lifting the 30 gallon gas container would help me to understand how it worked. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[BobRip]

I knew that was coming. I need to mount a camera on the PT. I will try to take one tomorrow. It's kida dark right now.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

OK I got the pictures. It was really easy to attach this time, although I need to add a couple of pieces of wood so the wood cannot fall off and then paint it.

I hope these pictures make it clearer. That 100K limit really makes me crop the picture.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

Another picture with the 30 gallon tank.

Bob Ripb

 

[BobRip]

Last picture with this tank.

I have a few comments on the tank. It's got it's own pump which can load and unload the tank. It also fills through the cap. What I don't like about it is it's too heavy to move when loaded unless its on a smooth pavement. I think it was designed for use in a garage to unload gas tanks that have to be dropped. It does not really seem to be designed to be left outside. I generally keep a plastic bag over the top to keep moisture out. It also cannot be hauled in a vehicle when loaded since it has a vent which will let gasoline splash out. I buy gas in 5 gallon cans and it from them. Not the most convenient method. I got if from Northern.

Bob Rip

 

[stray]

You know this gives me an Idea. I may have to weld a quick plate on the back of my two wheeled hand truck. Tilt it back a bit, float and roll or just pick it up and set it to a higher place. I guess I will need to add the loops to the hand truck as well.

 

[BobRip]

Get an appliance hand truck. They already have a strap. Weld it to a quick attach plate.

Bob Rip

 

[MuncyBob]

Very practicle!!!...now I remember what I wanted for xmas...a welding kit!!

 

[BobRip]

Thanks. I bet it is also the lightest attachment for a PT.

Bob Rip

 

[mlhunter]

Nice job! I'll keep in mind the hand truck idea you mentioned.

So far I've been able to use my platform for everything I need to move. However, if its something I need to move often I'd be looking for something more efficient like you did.

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[BobRip]

My feeling is that I will not use the strap lifter attachment very much, but it was easy to build and I could always use the quick attach plate for something else. Sometimes you have to build something and have it around to see how useful it is.

Bob Rip

 

[mlhunter]

Using the quick attach plate for multiple uses is a good idea. I"m thinking the hitch adapter would be verstatile as well sinced so many things are made to fit hitches these days. I've also been thinking about a three point hitch adapter so I could use some three point hitch tools but that's last on my "versatility" list.

 

[J_J]

I was thinking of something similar. I need to be able to grab hold of a trash can and take it down to the end of a long drive. The wheeled dolly would work, but I would like it to be able to grab hold of one or two round or square trash cans without getting out of the seat.

 

[BobRip]

JJ, I am attaching a picture of my trash can lifter attachment. It is for the big trash cans. Maybe it will give you some ideas. I don't use it much, but I figure it might be handy when I get a little older.
It will also lift attachments to a higher shelf.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

Another picture with a trash can.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

Another picture picking up a bucket.

Bob Rip