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Crane Ideas?

tklm539

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I was hoping to get some advice. I would like to add a crane to the back of my deuce bed. I would like to be able to pick up quads and swing them into the bed. Has anyone done this and what is the best way?

If I had my choice and more money, I would live to put a hydraulic knuckle crane. But in the event that I do not win the lottery, is there an low tech option that will allow me to do this. I am figuring 1000lbs max lifting.

Thanks

Tom
 

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73m819

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if you want to stay mulitary instead of that red looking thing, :lol: you could go with the ammo loading kit that fits in the bed, it fits under the cargo cover, has a chain fall that rides on a overhead rail, i beleave there is a tm on it in the tm section, i have seen them come up on gl from time to time, as a add extra a towbar comes with the kit, also saw one on ebay about a year ago
 

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I recently purchased a Hiab knuckleboom that I'm putting on my deuce to sling firewood into the bed with. Got it on e Bay. The guy I bought it from said it should be able to lift a car, which is good, since I do demo derbies, and scrap is very high right now.
 

WillWagner

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Mike, does the base come apart where it pivots so you can still use the troop seats?
 

Boatcarpenter

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Hey 73m819, Do you know from experience that an ammo loader will fit under the cargo cover? Mine is not installed yet, but I seem to recall measuring it back in the fall and finding it was taller by a couple of inches than the top bows. Could be bad memory or bad measuring, but as a carpenter I would hate to admit to bad measuring!! Maybe my side stakes are shorter than they should be also. I'll have to check that too.
Thanks for any info,
BC
 

73m819

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i have seen pics of the cover on with just the end of the trolley beam and supports sticking out
 

RICE670

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Crane truck, thanks I like the odd stuff.Just dumb luck to have some rare models,and they were all with in my very small budget.
 

devilman96

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After seeing most of these in action over last weekend I would have to opt for the Cummins one Mikey has... Pretty sweet little crane and fits under his canvas.
 

RICE670

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Tom, The one I have may be avalible this fall.I need to get the hiab mounted and remove the NO 7 set. Also if you want to check out mine I am about 45 minutes north of you. regards scott
 

M1075

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devilman96 said:
After seeing most of these in action over last weekend I would have to opt for the Cummins one Mikey has... Pretty sweet little crane and fits under his canvas.
I'm wanting to add a crane too and I am value your thoughts. What are the advantages of Mike's versus Clinto's? If it works, I think the idea of the hand winch is handy. Please give me your thoughts on this option:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_74569_74569
 
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