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Lawless
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I have studied this for a while and decided because my tractor is small and lift range is shorter than bigger tractors that I needed a pivot style boom. This style gives you much more range of motion but sacrifices a percentage of ultimate lift power.
I designed it to work with my existing 3point triangle hitch, the boom simply replaces the top link.
I used 1-1/4 ID schedule 40 (about 1-5/8 OD) and cut it at 72". I welded 1x1/4 strap on the top as the brace spaced 6" at the peak. I then welded two feet of 1x1/4 strap with holes spaced every 6" as the lifting point. I can move the hook to any hole for more leverage or more range as needed.
I took it back off and washed with purple power and it is drying in the sun. I will prime and paint later today.
It will be nice to lift heavy stuff from the truck or trailer with this and even lift big firewood blocks to move them. I like it and because I built it myself I will enjoy using it even more.
I designed it to work with my existing 3point triangle hitch, the boom simply replaces the top link.
I used 1-1/4 ID schedule 40 (about 1-5/8 OD) and cut it at 72". I welded 1x1/4 strap on the top as the brace spaced 6" at the peak. I then welded two feet of 1x1/4 strap with holes spaced every 6" as the lifting point. I can move the hook to any hole for more leverage or more range as needed.
I took it back off and washed with purple power and it is drying in the sun. I will prime and paint later today.
It will be nice to lift heavy stuff from the truck or trailer with this and even lift big firewood blocks to move them. I like it and because I built it myself I will enjoy using it even more.
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