[LarryW]

Originally Posted by inspectorudy

That is such a simple device and it looks like with a couple of hydraulic rams could very easily be a poor man's front loader. I was wondering if the plans for it have been published any where? What do the two side mounts fit onto to make the pivot? Not the frankenstein bolts? It would also seem to me if the lift arm on the bucket were longer (taller) it would make lifting a little easier when loaded. On the snow plow that I have it doesn't have to be very long because the plow does not gain weight with a load. How high will the thing lift? I would imagine a load of dirt would be a handful to raise without some assist. Have you tried to lift anything heavy yet? You guys are lucky to live in the land of CC's. Down here in Ga. it is very hard to find any of these type of gadgets.

inspectorudy, I made a video showing how it hooks up to the tractor. It was dark but the halogen light did the trick. Still no action shots but dont worry. I will do one.

Today I lowered the lift rod some. Might be able to lower more? Welded the lift rod attachment back on and used it out in the yard a little. I was able to lift a near full load of dirt but it wasn't easy, lol.

How do I embed the video? Here is the youtube link of installing the johnny bucket jr.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwKdK86uYzQ