Carry all

[johns cubs]

X3- i also move a lot of firewood each year and just so happens that i have a small 10cu.ft dump trailer that needs tongue work and tires!

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by Olesalt

that may be used to move some round hay bails to.

They would have to be awfully small round bales to move with a little garden tractor

[randallc]

That's a neat idea. Does not look to light. Would certainly come in handy. Thanks for sharing.

[Workinprogress]

Put the carry all to the test and a few minor issued developed.

The unit worked great with two rows of firewood level with the top. While I have a home made Johnny bucket on the front of the tractor I didn't require any additional front weight.

As with everyone I pushed it some more. If I pile the two rows of firewood as high as I can the front end gets light. Putting wood into the Johnny bucket solved the light front.

The resulting heavier load bent the metal plates mounting the hitch pins.
I had to add plates to handle the load.

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[Workinprogress]

Also added angle supports to help remove some flexing. The supports are bolted onto the carryall so they can be removed to use it like forks.


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[Workinprogress]

Here is the tractor loaded with wood (level with top).

I did have great traction with the carryall loaded. Even on muddy wet ground the tires never slipped.


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[red211]

That is a good load for sure. Looks like at least twice what my wheelbarrow holds. Looks 10 times easier to move too!!