Came across a picture on the interweb of a very smart example of a garden tractor converted to a mini forklift. I thought it would be a particualrly useful tool, especially doing engine changes. here is the pic of what I am aiming for (only smaller)
So seeming as I have an extra chassis laying about its just asking to become a forklift.
Here is the picture when I started tearing the old mower down. The front axle is siezed and broken, the engine is temporarily dead so I will swap it out and fix it later. Of course, it is also the wrong way round! The seat is becuse I got tired
Now the current picture, front axle fixed with the welder and some bits and bobs from the heap. Engine changed, gearbox reversed, steering column moved to the new front end.
So now the question. I was planning on using a winch to power the lift. Would this work? Would the winch be able to hold the load up? Any better ideas?
Thanks
So seeming as I have an extra chassis laying about its just asking to become a forklift.
Here is the picture when I started tearing the old mower down. The front axle is siezed and broken, the engine is temporarily dead so I will swap it out and fix it later. Of course, it is also the wrong way round! The seat is becuse I got tired
Now the current picture, front axle fixed with the welder and some bits and bobs from the heap. Engine changed, gearbox reversed, steering column moved to the new front end.
So now the question. I was planning on using a winch to power the lift. Would this work? Would the winch be able to hold the load up? Any better ideas?
Thanks