3 PT Carryall box ?

[trook]

I believe using stake pockets on the sides will allow us to quickly add/remove the sides. However, what is the best way to secure the corners of the sides to the front boards in a manner that keeps the sides from moving around. More importantly, this mount also needs the flexibility to allow us to QUICKLY detach the sides from the front. Any suggestions?

 

[cowboy357]

Here are pics of one I built using scrap PT pieces from the clearance bin at home despot, scrap conduit and pvc, a piece of vinyl decking for the chainsaw holder and four casters from HF to roll it around the shop floor.The back "gate" uses stake pockets and rack corners to attach. The frame is a TSC one with the top link hole annoyingly drilled for a cat 2 pin
It rarely comes off the tractor in spring summer fall


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Very nice studor , Thanks for the pics . More great ideas . I might actually start on mine today, . Bob

 

[studor]

Thanks guys!
Trook -- find a set of rack hinges or connectors. You can see cheapies on the top corners of the "gate" on mine in the pictures. There are nice ones made in cast. You can also use hinges with a loose pin --- make a pin in an L shape that you can pull out by hand
regards

 

[RalphVa]

I used an old pallet for the base of the carryall. Then I attached 2x3s to the bottom of the pallet.

Then made stake pockets out of 2x3s. Put a washer in between to allow the inserted 2x3s or 2x4s to slide in and out.

At the back corners, I put hinges on to pull the back to the sides.

On the back, I put hinges in it to allow half of it to fold down, to ease loading and unloading without having to take the back completely out.

I just put old carpet or cardboard in the bottom to keep stuff from going through the slots in the pallet.

Ralph

 

[srossman]

I believe using stake pockets on the sides will allow us to quickly add/remove the sides. However, what is the best way to secure the corners of the sides to the front boards in a manner that keeps the sides from moving around. More importantly, this mount also needs the flexibility to allow us to QUICKLY detach the sides from the front. Any suggestions?

You could do something like this. I have a set for my trailer and they work well. The only issue is that I can't see to find them on the Northern Tool website anymore. They have the picture for them, but nothing else.

 

[Deadman]

^^^ those corners are sweet.
What are they even called?
I'd search for them, but its hard to without a name!

 

[studor]

Deadman
They are called stake rack fasteners or stake rack corners.

 

[bota7800]

You could do something like this. I have a set for my trailer and they work well. The only issue is that I can't see to find them on the Northern Tool website anymore. They have the picture for them, but nothing else.

I haven't had a paper catalog in a while but I think that AW Direct had corner bracket as well but I don't see them in a quick look online.

Also found them at Trailer Parts Superstore - Stake Pocket / Stake Body Parts

 

[ae_ted]

try this method for detachable sides ,easy and simple

 

[cowboy357]

try this method for detachable sides ,easy and simple

Another nice design ae_ted , Simple & easy as You say . Thanks for the pics . I Love the seat as well .

I,m begining to have second thoughts of using the treated 2x10,s I have , I,m afraid it may end up being a little to heavy for this little tractors needs . So as ussuall I still haven,t got much Accomplished . . Bob

 

[tlbuser]

I,m begining to have second thoughts of using the treated 2x10,s I have , I,m afraid it may end up being a little to heavy for this little tractors needs . So as ussuall I still haven,t got much Accomplished . . Bob

Another procrastinator, join the club If weight is a key issue, got any metal angle and perforarated sheet stuff in the scrap pile? 2x PT flooring and a metal cage could make a neat setup.

 

[cowboy357]

Another procrastinator, join the club If weight is a key issue, got any metal angle and perforarated sheet stuff in the scrap pile? 2x PT flooring and a metal cage could make a neat setup.

As a matter of fact I do , tlbuser , . Best Idea I,ve heard yet , I just never even thought about that . Back to the drawing board . Thanks . Bob

 

[Ron D.]

Hey Bob, hopefully if I do this right, here are some pics of the truck/SUV tires on my F13D. You can see they give it a little wider stance than the ag tires that came on it.

Another idea with respect to keeping weight down on the carryall, if you decide not to use the mesh wire, would be 5/4ths treated wood. I used this on my deck and it made a really sturdy structure. It is also what I used for my little trailer you see with the Yanmar.

 

[cowboy357]

Hey Bob, hopefully if I do this right, here are some pics of the truck/SUV tires on my F13D. You can see they give it a little wider stance than the ag tires that came on it.

Another idea with respect to keeping weight down on the carryall, if you decide not to use the mesh wire, would be 5/4ths treated wood. I used this on my deck and it made a really sturdy structure. It is also what I used for my little trailer you see with the Yanmar.

Yessir Ron , Thanks for the pics , looks great . I,m guessing Your tractors bigger then the 1300D or is it the same size ?

How did you figure out the proper size tires so it would stay in sink with the fronts ? My rears are marked 8-16,s . & fronts are 5-12 I beleive .

Are your rears taller as well then the older tires or based on the same overall size ?

Sorry for all the questions Ron , but if They are the same , I,d like to know what size SUV tires You used if You dont mind .

I also have some of the lumber You are talking about & thinking about using it with some light angle iron for frame work for the carryall to keep the weight down . If it was for My use I would have just thrown something together. But I want to do it right & only once since its for the wife . Thanks again for all the help & the pics. Bob

 

[Ron D.]

My tires are the same size as yours, and I think our tractors are pretty close to the same overall size with respect to hp and weight. I got my truck/SUV tires before I knew anything about relative size front to rear to mesh with 4wd. I put mine on about 4 yrs ago, and I didn't know anything about sizing for 4wd until I got to this site, about 6 mos ago. My original rear ag tires are gone and I don't know what the roll-out or overall height of the rears are suppose to be. However, I have never had any issues with fronts seeming like they were not in sync with the rears. My rear tire height, groung to top is about 31 3/4 inches. If you get the opportunity, I would be interested in what the ground to top height of yours are. The tires I have are BF Goodrich all terrian T/A radials. LT 285/75 R16, 3 ply sidewall tubeless.

 

[cowboy357]

My tires are the same size as yours, and I think our tractors are pretty close to the same overall size with respect to hp and weight. I got my truck/SUV tires before I knew anything about relative size front to rear to mesh with 4wd. I put mine on about 4 yrs ago, and I didn't know anything about sizing for 4wd until I got to this site, about 6 mos ago. My original rear ag tires are gone and I don't know what the roll-out or overall height of the rears are suppose to be. However, I have never had any issues with fronts seeming like they were not in sync with the rears. My rear tire height, groung to top is about 31 3/4 inches. If you get the opportunity, I would be interested in what the ground to top height of yours are. The tires I have are BF Goodrich all terrian T/A radials. LT 285/75 R16, 3 ply sidewall tubeless.

Once again thankyou Ron . The rears on this are more like rice tires I think, not sure if thats what You had or not. But the lugs are much taller then my other tractors .

Anyway I ran out & measured , Its sitting on gravel so hard to get an exact measurment but looks like right at 31 " & could be a tad taller if sitting on concrete . So i,d say you hit it close enough . I will see what i can find used in the size You gave me.

Just to let you know how much i pay attention. I thought yours was bigger because I noticed You had 6 lug bolts on the rear & this only has 3 . when measuring I just noticed its missing 3 on each side . Luckily the holes are there & threads look good , They just forgot to put them in.

Thanks again Ron for the time & I,ll post some pics of what I come up with . Bob

 

[cowboy357]

Still No carryall Built yet , But I got the tires on ,( Thanks Ron ), , Rearend leak fixed & the brakes adjusted , fuel tank & rearend vents fixed . Tires Made a Huge difference , No digging or Throwing water or mud up on Me I just took it for a test drive around the property after a nice rain. Hopefully I,ll get the Box built tommorow . The last pic is before . Bob

 

[cmh61271]

It looks like I am a little late, but my thoughts would be to invest in pallet forks instead of the carryall. Dont get me wrong I have both, but I dont use my carryall anymore. I use pallets and also built a carryall box that has pockets for the pallet forks to go into.

I like the pallet forks because they have a 2000lbs capacity whereas the carryall is only 500lbs. The ease of picking up different carrying devices is easier is a plus also.

 

[cowboy357]

It looks like I am a little late, but my thoughts would be to invest in pallet forks instead of the carryall. Dont get me wrong I have both, but I dont use my carryall anymore. I use pallets and also built a carryall box that has pockets for the pallet forks to go into.

I like the pallet forks because they have a 2000lbs capacity whereas the carryall is only 500lbs. The ease of picking up different carrying devices is easier is a plus also.

Better late then never cmh61271 . I here Ya , But his is just the wifes little garden tractor . I have 2 other bigger tractors as well as an 8000 lb capacity forklift . So this will just be used to haul Her gardening things . No real heavy weight involved. But thatks for the input . . Bob

 

[cmh61271]

Better late then never cmh61271 . I here Ya , But his is just the wifes little garden tractor . I have 2 other bigger tractors as well as an 8000 lb capacity forklift . So this will just be used to haul Her gardening things . No real heavy weight involved. But thatks for the input . . Bob

That is a great idea a 'wife's tractor'