Stormin 4,458 #1 Posted March 7, 2016 Picked up these today. Any one guess what they are? And hopefully what one at least will be? 4 HeadExam, Cub Cadet, S1g and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted March 7, 2016 ooh hospital bed tractor lift, i like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #3 Posted March 7, 2016 I bagsy first dibs on the one your going to sell norm 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #4 Posted March 7, 2016 Got it in one, Koen. The smaller one does work but has had a wheel amputated. The larger one, which is the one I will be keeping, needs freeing up. Pedal was seized and is now being soaked in penetrating fluid. I bagsy first dibs on the one your going to sell norm If your going to Newby Hall, Nigel. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #5 Posted March 8, 2016 ah, the price I like, free. Really good score! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #6 Posted March 8, 2016 Got it in one, Koen. The smaller one does work but has had a wheel amputated. The larger one, which is the one I will be keeping, needs freeing up. Pedal was seized and is now being soaked in penetrating fluid. If your going to Newby Hall, Nigel. my mate Chris is in a big red van Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #7 Posted March 8, 2016 Are they hydraulic or ratchet lifts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted March 8, 2016 Got everything free(ish) and a sheet of 5/8" ply, that been propping up the workshop wall for some time, temporarily fitted to the top. Found out it will not go down unless weight is on. It is hydraulic with foot pedal and very slow. I had to test it of course, before going any further. Max weight 185kg it says on the side. Think there's a tad more on there. But it never budged. It won't lift over 20" high now, but that will do me nicely. It will most likely stay at that hight as well. No need really to lift it up and down. More to do yet. But may be a while. 7 S1g, pmackellow, Cub Cadet and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted March 8, 2016 I just noticed the cable snagged under under the pedal. 2nd photo. Been out and sure enough, it was preventing the lift from going higher. So perhaps not the weight of the tractor after all and I've not knackered it. . 3 S1g, pmackellow and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted March 8, 2016 That's a handy bit of kit Norm, right price too !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #11 Posted March 8, 2016 Glad they work ok Norm, i looked into getting one before i bought my tractor lift 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #12 Posted March 8, 2016 Tidy bit of recycling Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #13 Posted March 10, 2016 Had a bit of a play today. Handle that can be fitted either end and hand winch for dead tractors. Bit of tidying up to do, then it will be ready for number three grandson to clean up and paint at Easter. I've not told him yet. 5 HeadExam, Triumph66, Alan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #14 Posted March 10, 2016 That's a very practical bit of kit and great to see it been 'up cycled'. How did you get your hands now that? Glad they work ok Norm, i looked into getting one before i bought my tractor liftChris, where did you get your tractor lift from? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #15 Posted March 10, 2016 Got them from a chap 3 miles from me. He and his son run an engineering/machine shop. Have one heck of a collection of stationary engines. Jonathan mentioned seeing them, so I went to see. Just in time as they were due for the skip. 2 Triumph66 and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #16 Posted March 10, 2016 Great salvaging. Be interested to see it all up and running. I need to get one myself for my lawnmower servicing business as well as doubling up for my GTs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #17 Posted March 11, 2016 Now all you need is an ambulance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted March 11, 2016 Got one. 2 HeadExam and S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #19 Posted March 11, 2016 flashing warning lights and sirens are missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted March 11, 2016 Decided to put the Black Horse on the table and check out some settings for plough depth. I found the battery was flat, so no time like the present to test the winch. Up and on it went with little bother. I did find, as the tractor started to go up the ramps, the table tilted a bit. So some support legs are on the cards. Maybe get those done this afternoon. Also the table didn't want to pump up. Not surprising really. Tractor, plough and front weight will be a bit heavier than 185kg. Still 17" off the ground gave a comfortable working height. The table could be set higher, before loading the tractor though. Not that I'll be working under it. 2 ranger and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #21 Posted March 11, 2016 Looks good Norm, workshop looks tidy too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #22 Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks Chris. Workshop looks tidy cos it's full. 1 S1g reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
