davedj1
Veteran Member
Anybody have any experience with slew gears?
I'm building a crane on my dump trailer and am trying to figure out how to make it rotate. I was going to use a chain and sprockets with a hydraulic motor but not sure if I can find one slow enough and powerful enough to swing 400 lbs about 10' out.
I'm not sure if a starter motor would do it either.
I want 360 degree rotation so I can load the truck also if need be.
I'm open to ideas.
The crane has a 1 15/16" shaft with a keyway in it.
Here is a pic of the crane as it sits right now.
thanks,
Dave
I'm building a crane on my dump trailer and am trying to figure out how to make it rotate. I was going to use a chain and sprockets with a hydraulic motor but not sure if I can find one slow enough and powerful enough to swing 400 lbs about 10' out.
I'm not sure if a starter motor would do it either.
I want 360 degree rotation so I can load the truck also if need be.
I'm open to ideas.
The crane has a 1 15/16" shaft with a keyway in it.
Here is a pic of the crane as it sits right now.
![vO90EN9.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/vO90EN9.jpg)
thanks,
Dave