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Old 07-28-2024, 05:44 PM
Rex B Rex B is offline
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I may ve posted earlier about it but I can't find the thread.
But it's pretty simple.

I'm using the 2" receiver plate from Extreme.
https://xtrememotorworks.com/Receiver%20Hitches.html

Along with a receiver step from Harbor Freight. I had to cut off 1.625" so the extender would fit into the shallow receiver.
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...tep-97685.html

And the crane. I bought mine used from CL. This one might work:
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton...ane-60732.html

These pickup bed cranes all have a swivel base. I started out with one, but it was hard to control so I eliminated it. Much better.

It's a bit floppy Left/right due to the loose fit in the receiver. Lifting the 3-pt drawbar fixes that. I intend to add some "outrigger" blocks to bear on the drawbar for better stability. If no 3-pt you could probably come up with a pair of stabilizing struts.

Here's a better photo
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