deuce w/ hiab 950 knuckleboom

[BFR]

One of the lift cylinders leaks and there is a leak in the swivel. I plan to replace the o-rings in the swivel and the hydraulic lines that run from the swivel up the boom while I have them off.
We ran the crane off of the skidsteer's hydraulic circuit to unfold it/make a tripod so that I could mount it. We had to add a lot of oil to the tractor as full extension w/ the outriggers down emptied it's reservoir (we managed to get 12 gallons into a 5 gallon tank)

 

[scottc]

BFR, I have been thinking of doing this. Anyone think an oil cooler would be needed?

 

[cranetruck]

Joel, I knew I missed something.

Oil cooler, no, I'd rather see an oil heater to lower the viscosity when using it in the cold weather.

 

[gimpyrobb]

With the right size reserve tank, there is no need for an oil cooler. My M62 has something like a 65 gal reserve tank!

 

[BFR]

If you can get past all the mindless drivel Craigslist is awesome.

 

[country]

Joel

I thought I would post some pics of an M35 with a Prentice Log Loader, since it is along the same topic

Runs great, nees some leaking lines fixed

Dave
www.easternsurplus.net

 

[BFR]

now that looks handy. Is that a standard cargo bed that has just been slid backwards? I would love to see some pics of how it (the crane) is mounted.

 

[country]

Dropside bed moved back

Saddle mounted

 

[Earth]

Thanks guys for the inspiration. I have just bought 2 deuces from Fort Drum and one is destined to eventually sport a log loader.

 

[cranetruck]

Joel, I see you found a hook. I have a hook that was not rated high enough in the early days and it began to change shape under load, make sure you have a hook rated for you crane...about 8 tons or so, or be mindful about what you lift.

 

[BFR]

According to the manufacturer (crosby) this one (5-s-1) has a working load limit of 5 metric tons (11000 lbs) and is Individually Proof Tested to 2 times the Working Load Limit. Ultimate Load is 5 times the Working Load Limit.

 

[BFR]

UPS lost my tank.

 

[Lonesome715]

Is there a source of information where I could take some time and learn about cranes like this?

 

[BFR]

The best resource I have found is cranetruck & his posts. Other info on the net seems to be limited to loadcharts and prices.

 

[BFR]

The swivel and hook was actually part of a sling assembly for a "gas generator.It looks like it might have been used once. I just disassembled it and uncoiled the cable it is 1/2" diameter 45' long one end is looped the other has a 1" eye on it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Nice, it has a zerk. I need to figure out a way to lube the hook effectively on my hoist block.

 

[cranetruck]

Yeah, I believe he got the same Crosby hook I have, found mine on ebay for $45 a few years back....
Edit: added image.

 

[Lonesome715]

Thanks. I will see if I can locate his information. Ever since I saw a deuce in another thread with w boom, I have wanted to explore the possibility of installing one for myself.

 

[BFR]

UPS lost my tank.

Just got off the phone with UPS and got a new and improved tracking number. According to this one it is out for delivery today. If it makes it today it will have gone
San Antonio, Texas -> Jackson, Mississippi ->Atlanta, Georgia-> Kansas City, Kansas->Doraville, Georgia -> Atlanta, Georgia-> Gainesville, Georgia in just 19 short days.

 

[Lonesome715]

Sounds like you could have driven to get it quicker.