Cargo Platform Fitted To 3-Pt. Lift Arms

Cargo Platform Fitted To 3-Pt Lift Arms TRACTORS Accessories Like other FARM SHOW readers this writer is always finding ideas in every issue that can make farm work simpler more fun or more interesting For me that sometimes happens before the idea even appears in an issue That was the case when John Hohmann told me about his 3-pt shelf and tool holder Hohmann has a knack for finding simple solutions to tractor life He built a simple carry-all for supplies like baler twine and cans of fuel He also turned a piece of angle iron into an easy-to-reach tool holder on his fender “For years I’ve been driving my tractor one-handed while balancing cans of fuel extra batteries baler twine and more ” says Hohmann “I built a 20 by 30-in platform to rest on the arms of my 3-pt hitch I rimmed it with 2 by 2-in edges to keep items from falling off ” Hohmann used 1-in boards for the shelf He added 2 by 2’s under the platform to rest against the 3-pt arms and stabilize the platform I was so impressed with the simple solution that I built one for myself I made a few changes to match my needs When I head to the woods I carry my chainsaw and supplies in my loader bucket That means I have to empty the bucket to use it to move a log or brush out of the way I could see Hohmann’s shelf solving that hassle I made mine a little bigger 30 by 30 in out of 1-in boards I added 8-in high 1/2-in plywood sides with a gap for two chainsaw bars That left room for the chainsaw bodies as well as the fuel mix bar oil and other chainsaw gear I also had room for a log chain and my battery-powered winch Vol 44 No 6 One of the things that Hohmann liked about his was the light weight and ease of taking it on and off He admitted that he needed to drive with some care over rough ground to be sure the platform didn’t bounce off Mine is heavier to be sure In addition to the under-shelf 2 by 2’s I added eye bolts to let me pin the shelf to a lift arm This ensures it doesn’t bounce off when I hit an unnoticed gopher mound Hohman’s other idea caught my attention as well He mounted a short length of angle iron to a rear fender after drilling holes for extra drawbar pins I did the same for a drawbar pin 3-pt hitch pins and my chainsaw tool Like his supply shelf it’s a super simple fix for a shortage of space on his tractor and mine I’ll be interested in hearing what FARM SHOW readers do with Hohmann’s ideas Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Clearview Farm 11015 Mill St SW Pataskala Ohio 43062 ph 740-927-8268; clearviewf2@gmail com

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