box scraper dollie

[DIRTCUTTER]

If you dont have a dollie for your box scraper think about building one, for me it was a whole lot easier to move the box scraper into place to reattach. Next project since this worked so well is a backhoe dollie.

 

[texasjohn]

pictures? weight capacity of each wheel?

 

[thatguy]

there was a post a while back about buying the 4 wheeled 'furniture' (not hand truck) dollie from Harbor Freight/Nothern Tool for the same use, but they did not stand up to the long term weight. What design did you use..

Brian

 

[DIRTCUTTER]

pictures? weight capacity of each wheel?

I have a 5ft box. What I did was , made a 24in x 54in frame using 2x4. I attached 2x6x24in strips across the bottom an attach 2in swivel casters at each corner. I covered the top with 1/2in plywood. As far as weight capacity of each wheel I have no idea, it just something I have laying around my shop.I will posted photos???

 

[texasjohn]

I looked up the weights of several box blades..267lb, 640lb, 498 lb, 510lb. .. so, let's assume that you need to handle 650 lbs total. My experience is that setting stuff down is not always exactly flat or centered. Thus, I'd say that the entire weight needs to be withstood by two wheels.

If this is the case, then each wheel must be capable, minimum, of holding and operating at 325 lbs without breaking. An engineering safety margin would take that to maybe 500 lbs each. Subtract/add the weight of the platform somewhere along the way. I'm hopeful your 2 inch casters will stand up to your needs. Typically, 2 inch casters do not have this kind of weight capacity.

Your backhoe dolly will need some really tough casters since I bet it weighs more.

I've been thinking of doing something like an equipment dolly, but haven't yet located, for a price I want to pay, 4 wheels that meet these specs... but, I'm watching the scrap metal place...you never know what will show up thre.

 

[MrJimi]

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[DIRTCUTTER]

I looked up the weights of several box blades..267lb, 640lb, 498 lb, 510lb. .. so, let's assume that you need to handle 650 lbs total. My experience is that setting stuff down is not always exactly flat or centered. Thus, I'd say that the entire weight needs to be withstood by two wheels.

If this is the case, then each wheel must be capable, minimum, of holding and operating at 325 lbs without breaking. An engineering safety margin would take that to maybe 500 lbs each. Subtract/add the weight of the platform somewhere along the way. I'm hopeful your 2 inch casters will stand up to your needs. Typically, 2 inch casters do not have this kind of weight capacity.

Your backhoe dolly will need some really tough casters since I bet it weighs more.

I've been thinking of doing something like an equipment dolly, but haven't yet located, for a price I want to pay, 4 wheels that meet these specs... but, I'm watching the scrap metal place...you never know what will show up thre.

Tex, take a look at Western spurs cowboy gear shipped quick. You will find plans

 

[DIRTCUTTER]

Tex, take a look at Western spurs cowboy gear shipped quick. You will find plans

Tex, sorry wrong site. search the web for New Holland Backhoe Dolly there you will find the plans

 

[lhfarm]

Tex, sorry wrong site. search the web for New Holland Backhoe Dolly there you will find the plans

Try this one TC-40D New Holland pictures
and look for the backhoe dolly.

 

[texasjohn]

Great site with plans for dolly, boom sprayer and foam marker, other good projects with great photos and instructions...Thanks