Getting a mower lift!

[KennyP]

Tired of using a floor jack to raise the tractors, I sprang for a 500 lb. mower lift. It should arrive today and I'll post pics as I put it together. It goes up nearly 2'.

 

[Shorty]

That would be sweet to have. I use a chain hoist which is slightly better than nothing.

 

[Kster526]

Cannot wait to see the pics.

 

[Shorty]

Kenny, I saw the pics over yonder. It looked like It would lift the wheels? Not a whole platform lifting. That would be slick for any work underneath.

 

[KennyP]

Kenny, I saw the pics over yonder. It looked like It would lift the wheels? Not a whole platform lifting. That would be slick for any work underneath.

I'm hoping! Here's some pics!




I'll have it outside today for more pics!

 

[backwoods]

looks good kenny let us know how it works

 

[Kster526]

Yes curious to know how well it works. Congrats on new toy.

 

[KennyP]

Here's some pics with the 112 on it. Couldn't go all the way up as the sleeve hitch was close to the ground.

Here's the lift lock system. There is a bar on each side.

 

[Kster526]

Looks like it may be tough to get a creeper under it with the foot of the lift there. Still helpful for sharpening blades and belt replacement thanks for sharing.

 

[KennyP]

Looks like it may be tough to get a creeper under it with the foot of the lift there. Still helpful for sharpening blades and belt replacement thanks for sharing.

I don't own a creeper! What I like is the room under to get to things with out being in odd contortions.

 

[backwoods]

That does look really helpful though no matter what

 

[KennyP]

It will be good for mower decks and getting blades off to sharpen. Definitely going to be useful. Just got to find a place to store when not in use.

 

[Kster526]

Agree it looks very helpful to have around.

 

[BTS]

That's nice!, I have a electric over hydraulic lift table, it's super handy but I still can't work under the mower deck or anything.

 

[KennyP]

Nice table. I like the lift, it'll nearly set one on it's rear fenders.

 

[chieffan]

How do the front wheel lock into the cradle? I built a wood table 30" high with removable center planks that works great for working under the tractor for repairs etc. Whole thread on the build in the other forum. Am looking to get one too as the chain hoist and floor jacks just don't cut it any more. Will need a stout on to lift the front of the Cub with Kubota diesel. That thing is heavy.

 

[KennyP]

How do the front wheel lock into the cradle? I built a wood table 30" high with removable center planks that works great for working under the tractor for repairs etc. Whole thread on the build in the other forum. Am looking to get one too as the chain hoist and floor jacks just don't cut it any more. Will need a stout on to lift the front of the Cub with Kubota diesel. That thing is heavy.

If you look at post #8, you can see how the cradles rotate holding the wheels in as it lifts. If you have a hydro, need to hit the release so the back wheels turn and let it roll forward when lifting.

 

[4getgto]

I have a HF lift. They are rated for 300 #. Definitely not as heavy duty as KennyP has but works good none the less.
thinking it was $79. And somebody mentioned being a pain to store when not in use. It is. Then by the time you want it again you got to dig it out. Easier yes. Save time. I guess?

 

[KennyP]

They can be a pain to store!

 

[chieffan]

Only thing I wonder about those lift tables is the side to side stability. Look like they could tip fairly easy. I store mine at the front of the work table. Pull two pins and remove the cross tube and wheel chock. Those pieces stand up between the parts washer and large tool cabinet. I don't have a creeper either. Never found one that works on dirt/rock. Throw a piece of carpet down and lay on it. Roll under and roll back out. That part is easy. It is getting up again that is getting to be more of a pin every year. Lot of different way to arrive at the same end results.