3 Point Hitch Hoist

[jjkane]

This a hoist I made with parts in my shed. I used hitch pins to hold it together so I can disassemble it easily. Also the legs for the hitch are from my engine hoist and I can use them on it if I need to. If anyone is interested in how I built it I'd be glad to let you know. joe.kane@Bruker.com

Joe

 

[creekbend]

Innovative. :thumbsup:

 

[mjncad]

That's pretty cool. With all that winch cable, you could easily pull Timmy out from a very deep well.

 

[Depmandog]

Interesting build, what is your plan for this? If you adjust just your toplink out all the way how much more distance can you get from vertical? Would replacing your toplink with a hydraulic cylinder gain anything for the purposes you intend?

 

[easygo]

I think it's a quality build. My only observation is that when you lift something it will put a tremendous amount of tension on your top link. I think it would be better off with the top link attachment point higher up on the "masts".

 

[NormL]

I think it's a quality build. My only observation is that when you lift something it will put a tremendous amount of tension on your top link. I think it would be better off with the top link attachment point higher up on the "masts".

To pick up a really heavy item, raising the FEL high enough for a stout cable to clear the ROPS when hooked between the bucket and the end of the frame could eliminate the danger of snapping the toplink. Might cause other problems though.

 

[Roger2561]

Nice job. I wonder if a fold down stand under the 3ph lift arms would lesson the stress on the top link. When you're done working on whatever needed lifting, simply fold them up out of the way (like outriggers on a back hoe) and then drive off. Roger

 

[NormL]

Nice job. I wonder if a fold down stand under the 3ph lift arms would lesson the stress on the top link. When you're done working on whatever needed lifting, simply fold them up out of the way (like outriggers on a back hoe) and then drive off. Roger

Sorry, I doubt it. It would mostly lessen the weight carried by the hitch arms and the rear wheels. Possibly a good way to anchor everything while the lifted load is the air, though.:thumbsup:

 

[bcp]

If you are not carrying or moving the heavy loads, just lifting, add a 3rd leg for a tripod.

Bruce

 

[JohninCT]

I'm curious about what your intended uses are for it. It doesn't appear to lift very high. Why not just use the loader to hoist things up?