Anybody use Harbor Freight motorcycle lift to work on a garden tractor?

stuckmotor · Mar 15, 2023

I'm thinking about buying the motorcycle lift in the link and extending the width of the platform and base to lift a 20 or so HP Craftsman garden tractor. If anyone here has done this I'd appreciate a description and hopefully a photo plus advice.

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DHD · Mar 15, 2023

There is a discussion on the following link about modifying a motorcycle lift
to garden tractor table lift.

lawn tractor lift/work table

Has anyone built themselves a lift table similar to the commercial ones? I know I can by a HF unit, but was looking for ideas for a homebuilt lift table/ work bench. Im planning on building one so its customized to suit my needs and work shop.

www.wheelhorseforum.com

stuckmotor · Mar 15, 2023

DHD said:
There is a discussion on the following link about modifying a motorcycle lift
to garden tractor table lift.

lawn tractor lift/work table

Has anyone built themselves a lift table similar to the commercial ones? I know I can by a HF unit, but was looking for ideas for a homebuilt lift table/ work bench. Im planning on building one so its customized to suit my needs and work shop.

www.wheelhorseforum.com

Thanks for the link. I wasn't aware of the Wheel Horse forum.

oldnslo · Mar 15, 2023

I have a Handy brand motorcycle lift with side extensions so is 4 ft wide. I use it for lifting mowers. Also have overhead chain hoist for lifting front ends for easier blade changes while on the lift.

Fuddyduddy1952 · Mar 19, 2023

I use a Harbor Freight 120v overhead electric hoist to lift my mowers using a sling strap.

M59 · Mar 19, 2023

stuckmotor said:
I'm thinking about buying the motorcycle lift in the link and extending the width of the platform and base to lift a 20 or so HP Craftsman garden tractor. If anyone here has done this I'd appreciate a description and hopefully a photo plus advice.

1000 lb. Steel Motorcycle Lift

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Stuckmotor,

Have you considered two of the $125 HF lawn mower lifts ( one each end ) for significantly less money than the $600 for motor cycle lift

300 lb. ATV/Lawn Mower Lift

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No need to put effort into increasing the width of the motor cycle lift and you get the same height.

Food for thought.

5030 · Mar 19, 2023

What my front end loader is for...

stuckmotor · Mar 19, 2023

M59 said:
Stuckmotor,

Have you considered two of the $125 HF lawn mower lifts ( one each end ) for significantly less money than the $600 for motor cycle lift

300 lb. ATV/Lawn Mower Lift

Amazing deals on this 300Lb Capacity Lawnmower / Atv Lift at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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No need to put effort into increasing the width of the motor cycle lift and you get the same height.

Food for thought.

I've toyed with something like that. Now you've got me thinking about two of the lift tables or a combination of one of each. I have several small engine contraptions that I need to get up to a more convenient height.

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Gem99ultra · Mar 20, 2023

stuckmotor said:
I've toyed with something like that. Now you've got me thinking about two of the lift tables or a combination of one of each. I have several small engine contraptions that I need to get up to a more convenient height.

1000 lb. Capacity Hydraulic Table Cart

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Lift tables probably won't go down low enough to get under the mower. I have one of the 1000# capacity tables from HF and love it. It really is useful many more times than I would ever thought. But for a mower lift? I tried that but mine won't go low enough for initial lifting. Once on the table(s), they'd be great if they don't block access to the under-parts you need to work on.
Having a front-end lift on my tractor, I didn't spend a lot of time trying to make the table work for me. I simply snatch the mower up as high as I want and do my thing.