Implement Dollies

[Mrwurm]

No, not that kind of 'Dolly'

I bought these from Northern Equipment. They are expensive ($59 for a set of three) but can hold 500lbs each and glide on my smooth concrete floor like 'Butter'.

 

[Mrwurm]

Makes for easy implement hook-up and storage. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

 

[Mrwurm]

Oh Yes !, Another one !

 

[Mrwurm]

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Go ahead........, ask me why there is two sets of lowers pins and two sets of upper pins.

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[Inspector507]

Jerry,
I bought the ones similar to what Harbor Freight has that are dished in the middle for a vehicle tire. I know, Harbor Freight, I know /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif. I bought 2 for $39.95. Supposed to handle a heck of a lot of weight. I've used them to move various things in the garage but never a car, tractor or implement.......yet.

 

[Kodiak]

Ok why are there two sets of pins? Let me go one better, why are the implements Farmall red instead of New Holland Blue?

 

[Mrwurm]

They're red because I bought them at the Massey Dealer. /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

The two sets of pins allow me to attach the rake at a lower point and get a higher range of motion. With the stock location I can only lift the rake about two inches off the ground. The top link angle that is required for gauge wheel operation creates this range of motion problem. So, I welded on some additional mounting locations. Of course, I can't turn the rake 180 degrees now, but never did anyway. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[micromike]

I pick up casters wheels at auctions and flea markets every chance I get. You can pick them up for .50 or a buck or two, sometimes a little more depending on the size. You would be amazed at the heavy duty wheels I've picked up.

Even if I only get one or two they just get tossed in a five gallon bucket until I can pick up something that matches. Practically everything in my basement and garage is on wheels usually with an angle iron or plywood frame. Welders, sandblast cabinet, free standing shelving, even five and fifteen gallon buckets. I have to say it's one of the handiest things I've done for myself. Makes clean up and reorganizing a breeze.

 

[Carl_NH]

Jerry,

Nice clean concrete and all implements in order.. I remember my shop/barn looked like that for the first few days then my tractor and tools moved in..

Carl

 

[dgood1]

Sounds like a man that has discovered the wheel.

Some day when I get some concrete down I might even buy some wheels. Those small ones don't work good in dirt.

Don

 

[beenthere]

One set for the high road and another for the low road. Seems there used to be a song about those two roads. You are prepared for them both.

 

[njrqs]

I made a dolly for my slasher using scrap but had to buy castors.

I bought rubber tired ones even though the TBN brains trust told me no no - You'll get flat spots.

Well I couldn't find any steel wheel and so far they have been OK.

But we haven't had rain for 6 months or so and the slasher hasn't been moved. I bet next time it will be

real

hard

to

move.................

 

[JC4HD]

Last year I bought the exact same set-up except the two with the "Grooves" had rubber on them. They were sold as snowmobile dollies and the grooves are for the runners on the skiis! Seems to me they cost right around $50 for the set... they sure make snowmobile storage a whole lot easier I can imagine they do the same thing for tractor implements.

 

[Mrwurm]

Yes Jim, the first set I bought were for my snowmobile. Then I realized how useful they could be to move other heavy stuff. I now have two sets and no longer have a snowmobile.