carry-all for back of tractor

MFWD · Jun 27, 2012

Hello,
Has anyone here made a carry-all for the back of their tractor. I am interested in seeing pictures and also what size and shape of steel used in forming the carry-all. You can buy the steel carry-all from Tractor Supply....it is made from 1/4 x 2.5 angle iron...it will hold 1000lbs. So with the weight of the wood box that I would build, I could carry maybe 800 lbs. I am going to use it to carry bucked 20" firewood logs back to my splitting area. I can weld so I could make the steel part and then build the box part that would be bolted on. Just kicking around the idea and would like as much info as I can get.

MFWD

SSdoxie · Jun 27, 2012

I bought the TSC one then bolt 5' 2x8 treated planks on then put 2"x2" angle iron over the cut ends to keep the lumber from warping. Works great. Right now I am using it for garden irrigation water supply, have 2 55 gallon barrels strapped on it to haul water and it handles those fine completley full, that's 880 lbs.

Build your wood rack out of light tubing may safe some weight.

phiferpharm · Jun 27, 2012

I made a carry-all using the TSC carry-all based on a video I saw at Wilson Ultimate carry-all at Wilson Outdoors Ultimate Carryall - Part 1 - YouTube .

The modifications I made were to add racks for my pole saw and weed-wacker, a tool box rack, and a water barrel rack (not shown) to place a filled plastic 55 gallon drum on it for a counterweight. I also put 2X6 skids on the bottom so the metal didn't dig into my concrete.

grnspot110 · Jun 27, 2012

I made this one to use, then remodeled it for tractor cruises. Started out with a $5 one from a farm auction, homemade one similar to what TSC sells. Tore off the old planks, cleaned up the frame, made a new outer frame & used 1/2" CD plywood. The rails are made with 1" plastic conduit, more for hand rails than heavy use. ~~ grnspot

94BULLITT · Jun 27, 2012

What about a set of pallet forks. You could stack would on the skid or get one of these. I have been stacking all of my wood on skids. It keeps it off the ground and you can move it with the tractor.

StanR · Jun 28, 2012

I made this one with sides and storage compartment.. sold with that tractor... might have to make another one very handy

MossflowerWoods · Jun 28, 2012

phiferpharm said:
I made a carry-all using the TSC carry-all based on a video I saw...

The modifications I made were to add racks for my pole saw and weed-wacker, a tool box rack, and a water barrel rack (not shown) to place a filled plastic 55 gallon drum on it for a counterweight. I also put 2X6 skids on the bottom so the metal didn't dig into my concrete.

Doug,

SWEEEEET! :thumbsup:
I really like that!

David

MossflowerWoods · Jun 28, 2012

MFWD,

I am on a similar path/ I NEED 1100 lbs of ballast, and a place for my saws & tools, AND ability to carry firewood out of the deeper parts of my forest.

I have a thread here... http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/248662-preplanning-my-ballast-tool-box.html

Here is the homebuilt carryall I bought used...

I hope we are both successful in our search!
David

kidr · Jun 28, 2012

phiferpharm said:
I made a carry-all using the TSC carry-all based on a video I saw at Wilson Ultimate carry-all at Wilson Outdoors Ultimate Carryall - Part 1 - YouTube .

The modifications I made were to add racks for my pole saw and weed-wacker, a tool box rack, and a water barrel rack (not shown) to place a filled plastic 55 gallon drum on it for a counterweight. I also put 2X6 skids on the bottom so the metal didn't dig into my concrete.[/QUOT

I made a similar one. Yours has some nice features I would like to copy. I added two receivers welded to the frame for vises or towing.It's used mostly as a mobile work platform. Coupled with a small generator , a very handy thing.