Using tractor hydraulics to lift rear off ground?

[dturco]

Hello all,

I have a flat tire from the valve stem being pushed out from a branch that was run over. I was wondering with all of the hydraulics I have on my L3560 (front fel with grapple, rear lift arms, 2 rear remotes) is there a way to use them to lift the rear off the ground to aid in changing the tire. Mind you I do have a floor jack and a 20 ton bottle jack at home, but they are not with me at the site where I am clearing for my new home. I can go get them the is not an issue.

However, I once saw a fork lift mechanic use the mast to do what I am thinking about he used a chain and rigged it to lift the rear end of the fork lift to change the rear tire. It was 20 years ago I and I have no idea how it was rigged, but remember it being done.

Any ideas?

 

[diesel85]

Never rely on hydraulics solely. Always use jack stands or similar (wood -- never concrete or block!).

Would hate to see you turn into a 3 finger Joe...

 

[dturco]

Never rely on hydraulics solely. Always use jack stands or similar (wood -- never concrete or block!).

Would hate to see you turn into a 3 finger Joe...

Thank you for that. I have plenty of logs around to use as cribbing blocks.

 

[4570Man]

Chain the loader to something un liftable and it’ll lift the back end off the ground. That’s not a very safe position so make sure to apply blocking or jack stands.

 

[Dave M7040]

Hello all,

I have a flat tire from the valve stem being pushed out from a branch that was run over. I was wondering with all of the hydraulics I have on my L3560 (front fel with grapple, rear lift arms, 2 rear remotes) is there a way to use them to lift the rear off the ground to aid in changing the tire. Mind you I do have a floor jack and a 20 ton bottle jack at home, but they are not with me at the site where I am clearing for my new home. I can go get them the is not an issue.

However, I once saw a fork lift mechanic use the mast to do what I am thinking about he used a chain and rigged it to lift the rear end of the fork lift to change the rear tire. It was 20 years ago I and I have no idea how it was rigged, but remember it being done.

Any ideas?

A fork lift is a different beast than a tractor.

A forklift is like a tractor driving in reverse with mast on the 3 pt hitch.

The rear axle of a forklift pivots like the front axle of a tractor. This means it is comparatively easy to lift one forklift rear tire off the ground by applying a lifting force to the rear axle thus causing it to pivot.

The hydraulic pressure on your tractor is a small fraction of the pressure in your bottle jack. This means a large cylinder will be needed to lift the weight. Easier to go and get the proper tool.

Dave M7040

 

[dturco]

A fork lift is a different beast than a tractor.

A forklift is like a tractor driving in reverse with mast on the 3 pt hitch.

The rear axle of a forklift pivots like the front axle of a tractor. This means it is comparatively easy to lift one forklift rear tire off the ground by applying a lifting force to the rear axle thus causing it to pivot.

The hydraulic pressure on your tractor is a small fraction of the pressure in your bottle jack. This means a large cylinder will be needed to lift the weight. Easier to go and get the proper tool.

Dave M7040

Yes the proper tool for the job is the jack, no doubt about it. I still wonder if it could be done with the multiple hydraulics available?

 

[dturco]

Chain the loader to something un liftable and it’ll lift the back end off the ground. That’s not a very safe position so make sure to apply blocking or jack stands.

Thank you, this might work, but I am at least 50 feet from anything large enough to accomplish this. Moving the tractor with the flat might cause more ($$$) issues.

 

[timbatrader]

There is the old block up the axle where it is parked then dig a hole under the wheel trick. But the bottle jack would need to be a long drive away before I resorted to to that

 

[dturco]

Ha! This is great, I don't have this; it looks home made, but very cool.

Tractor Rear Hydraulic Jack - Bing video

 

[Leejohn]

When you get home make a U shape (with it squared off) frame and the up rights 2" higher then the loader frame. Use channel iron for little shoes at the top of the uprights to set the loader frame into. Raise front up high, but the thing you made under the loader frame and let the front down and the back wheels well be off the ground. If you need pictures let me know.