Super Hack Engine Crane

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I've been think about build one of those out of an old bed lift, how stable is it in the hitch? I noticed you have a safety strap on it, does it need it? or did you just have it there in case?
 
spareparts said:
I've been think about build one of those out of an old bed lift, how stable is it in the hitch? I noticed you have a safety strap on it, does it need it? or did you just have it there in case?
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Spares - it leans pretty good. I wouldn't use it without a strap on a big motor. The plan is to drill some holes in the side and use cables and turn buckles. There are 2 turn buckles down low too on the mount. Overall it worked really well . . . way better than a cherry picker . . . just not as robust. I love that it swivels . . . This will definitely come in handy moving fish coolers for sure.

119 + $25ish for the step receiver all from harbor freight.
 
I was thinks maybe a tounge jack to support the bottom and stabilize it. When you don't need it, swing it out of the way
 
Spares - I think I am going to replace the orange angle piece with a 3ft length of box steel and have a tongue jack on each end to stabilize. Also . . . you could get a 2 or 3ft hitch extension and have better room to swing a motor 360degrees.
 
I'm going to dig my crane out today so I can start thinking about it again, if I come up with any ideas, I'll post them up. A fereind of mine has a portable crane that he got from a hospital(they use it to pick up patients), the wheels were broken and they were throwing it out. The whole thing weighs less than 35 lbs, and it rated fro 500 lbs lift. Its all made with tubing and uses a slim cylinder, its perfect for hanging outdrives
 
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