Hydraulic wood loader!!!

[Bob Wright]

I just designed a hydraulic wood loader for the rear of my neighbors flat bed truck. After bustin my nuts lifting up some 36" Maple slices, i put my brain to work and designed a hydraulic slide, like a big hand truck with a hydraulic cylinder installed. Pull a few pins, and a couple of quick hose connects and the thing goes on and off the rear of the truck. It will store underneath the frame. Ordered the steel today to make. Will post some pics...Bob

 

[spacemule]

1-ton truck? What are you using for a pump?

 

[Bob Wright]

Its a 2 ton truck with an 18' grain body that dumps. So it already has hydraulics. I just plan on adding 2 tees and 2 gate valves to divert the flow from the truck body to the lifter. We are going to run 2 18' hoses to the rear of the truck with quick connects on the ends. Somewhere back there is a hydraulic spool valve that needs to be mounted also...Bob

 

[bottlefed89]

design pics?? Sounds very interesting

 

[Bob Wright]

Right now they are scribbles in my shop. I will keep everyone posted. Maybe i can make a nice copy at work tonight...Bob