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[diggerjones]

Problem with most tractor linkages is they are only held up. Most tractor linkages have very little if anything forcing them down and are therefore not designed to apply downward force. So when you start using a large hedge cutter or crane it becomes a bit unstable. Worst case is you put to much twist in the bar in the top of the gearbox that controls the link arms and snap it. Or the latch in the top of the linkage hooks give out and the crane detaches itself. This has happened repeatedly with big hedgecutters. So now they offer clips that bolt onto the axle so you lift the hedgecutter with the linkage and it locks into these clips. Transferring the force to the axle rather than the linkage. If you could source a set of these clips or indeed fabricate them it would be the best bet. The tractor will easily deal with the crane but the linkages arnt designed for the forces in the directions that a crane can give.

My tractors arms only have power up. But i thought modern tractors had power down aswell.
I remember when tractors had assister ram/rams. Power up and down

 

[Smiffy]

My tractors arms only have power up. But i thought modern tractors had power down aswell.
I remember when tractors had assister ram/rams. Power up and down

It's an optional extra I have never seen one. Need to be doing something very specific to warrant it. No farm machinery needs it.

 

[Mogman]

The crane centre, in Sandbach have done a few,

Special Projects - The Crane Centre

www.cranecentre.co.uk

Was there today had a hour with Vince top block

 

[JD450A]

I'd have no problem hanging it off a 3pt hitch, your highly unlikely to cause damage to the crossbar particularly on a modern tractor with assistor rams.

 

[craig]

Was there today had a hour with Vince top block

Yes, Vince is a top man, he helped me out with a few things over the years.

 

[Davedb]

I'd have no problem hanging it off a 3pt hitch, your highly unlikely to cause damage to the crossbar particularly on a modern tractor with assistor rams.

I’ve seen mounted mowers brake the arm and twist the cross shaft on a 200hp fendt the twin rams are T together so it comes down to the cross shaft to take the strain, so it’s definitely easier to damage them than you think, I really wanted it on the linkage as I could tow a trailer aswell then so I’ll make it work somehow

 

[Smiffy]

I’ve seen mounted mowers brake the arm and twist the cross shaft on a 200hp fendt the twin rams are T together so it comes down to the cross shaft to take the strain, so it’s definitely easier to damage them than you think, I really wanted it on the linkage as I could tow a trailer aswell then so I’ll make it work somehow

250hp John Deere on Facebook not long ago with it snapped. I have broken a couple of the catches on the top of the hooks from upwards tension aswell. As said hedge cutters get round it by pulling up into the bottom of the axle. They have clips so you can then let the tension of the link arms.

 

[Davedb]

No reason I couldn’t have some rest that went under the axle with a block of rubber on lift it up until them pressed on axle then should be good to go

 

[Smiffy]

No reason I couldn’t have some rest that went under the axle with a block of rubber on lift it up until them pressed on axle then should be good to go

See if you can find a couple of second hand McConnell brackets for your tractor. The old versions are really quite simple modern ones are a bit fancy, all spring loaded. Or even just make a pair of clevis bolted to the back axle so you can put a drawbar pin through to attach the crane. The back axle of most tractors built in the last 30 years have space for 2 extra u bolts each side.
If you support off the axle and do away with the top link for a solid bracket you will also do away with any sway when transporting and the annoying clank and sway when operating.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Stroppy monkey had one for sale i reckon you could just about doctor...

I do....

 

[hiluxman]

So conclusion is you can donate the crane to me and I'll fit it to a newer euro6 chassis and create a nice 4 leg grab lorry.

 

[Davedb]

I do....

Any pictures?

So conclusion is you can donate the crane to me and I'll fit it to a newer euro6 chassis and create a nice 4 leg grab lorry.

In exchange for some monies I may think about it?

See if you can find a couple of second hand McConnell brackets for your tractor. The old versions are really quite simple modern ones are a bit fancy, all spring loaded. Or even just make a pair of clevis bolted to the back axle so you can put a drawbar pin through to attach the crane. The back axle of most tractors built in the last 30 years have space for 2 extra u bolts each side.
If you support off the axle and do away with the top link for a solid bracket you will also do away with any sway when transporting and the annoying clank and sway when operating.

Trouble is I’ve 4 tractors it might go on

 

[Lancs Lad]

Here u go Dave:

Crane Trailer project l.

Trying to clear some yard space! Happy to talk offers.. Would PX a transcube about 1500litre.

www.planttalk.co.uk

 

[V8Druid]

Any pictures?

In exchange for some monies I may think about it?

Trouble is I’ve 4 tractors it might go on

greedy

 

[V8Druid]

My tractors arms only have power up. But i thought modern tractors had power down aswell.
I remember when tractors had assister ram/rams. Power up and down

me Zetor has it

 

[V8Druid]

250hp John Deere on Facebook not long ago with it snapped. I have broken a couple of the catches on the top of the hooks from upwards tension aswell. As said hedge cutters get round it by pulling up into the bottom of the axle. They have clips so you can then let the tension of the link arms.

See if you can find a couple of second hand McConnell brackets for your tractor. The old versions are really quite simple modern ones are a bit fancy, all spring loaded. Or even just make a pair of clevis bolted to the back axle so you can put a drawbar pin through to attach the crane. The back axle of most tractors built in the last 30 years have space for 2 extra u bolts each side.
If you support off the axle and do away with the top link for a solid bracket you will also do away with any sway when transporting and the annoying clank and sway when operating.

the Bomford hedge trimmer I bought for the head, some time ago, had a set of axle brackets to carry the unit on .. still got them sat .... try and get a few pix solid lumps and'd take a crane for sure

 

[Bucket on wheels]

 

[V8Druid]

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's not your average bit of kit though Frank

 

[Davedb]

Now that’s an idea I’ll put it on my Huddig

 

[pettsy]

When you don’t know what the job entails, fit all the atttchments at once