| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
iron79head 
Bronze Level
Joined: 20 Oct 2019
Location: Yale VA
Points: 36
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: WD Farm Crane
Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 11:34am |
|
Hello everyone, I am in process of fabricating.
Bit of a purist, please bear with.
Was original Crane arms, bent to their shape?
All photos I have seen appear so….
I’m also needing a measurement….
Where the Crane arms slip over the lift arms, what’s the dimensions, of the 2 “C” shaped pieces?
These pieces hold Crane in place.
One has quick hitch pin.
My book shows that they are not a tight/snug fit.
Anyone who has an original, any measurements/ close pictures/with a ruler would be great!
Hope you guys are doing well, thanks again!
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 5:56pm |
|
I'll post some pics of mine for you tomorrow.
|
|
iron79head
Bronze Level
Joined: 20 Oct 2019
Location: Yale VA
Points: 36
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 6:16pm |
|
That’s awesome.
Thank you.
|
|
captaindana
Orange Level
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Fort Plain, NY
Points: 2494
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 6:53pm |
|
Interested …can hardly wait!
|
|
Blue Skies and Tail Winds
Dana
|
|
orangereborn
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: NW WI
Points: 1451
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 9:11pm |
|
I am not very good at the search game but maybe someone else can help..this topic has been discussed in depth on this site. Pictures, concepts, measurements....Maybe this subject is eligible to be placed in the knowledge section?? I know I have contributed to that post in the past...HTH....Dale
|
|
Travis2766
Silver Level
Joined: 26 Aug 2015
Location: Amherst, Wi
Points: 414
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 10:40pm |
|
|
|
190XT Series III, D17 Series IV, D15 Series II, All Crop 66 and a whole mess of equipment.
|
|
iron79head
Bronze Level
Joined: 20 Oct 2019
Location: Yale VA
Points: 36
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 Dec 2022 at 6:03am |
|
Yes,this topic,has been shared,to great extent, and give me instructions on how to get started.
I actually received some great information from you Dale,few years ago.I have since acquired a dealers parts catalog for the cranes.
I have 4” channel, I just don’t think it was cut? I think, by the pictures, channel looks bent, to fit, not cut.
I set up, a bending rig, crude but very effective. Turned out GREAT.
After placing bent channels on Allis,in place,lots of clamps,wedge and shims , with careful measurements.
I bent flat stock, to surround the the
Lift arms, nearest the lift arm bushing. Nice snug fit. I can assume, is needed? Further up the lift arm where the quick hitch pin is, where my question lies.
What’s the dimensions, how snug a fit? Going off pictures, in your email sent, and my catalog, these are also
For a lack of better words, a free swing ?
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(2)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 Dec 2022 at 11:05am |
          
Edited by JohnCinMd - 18 Dec 2022 at 11:12am
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 Dec 2022 at 11:23am |
|
Hope these help. If you need something different, let me know.
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 Dec 2022 at 11:30am |
 This is how I display it at shows........
|
|
iron79head
Bronze Level
Joined: 20 Oct 2019
Location: Yale VA
Points: 36
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 Dec 2022 at 11:43am |
|
You ARE THE MAN!
Much thanks!
|
|
IBWD MIke
Orange Level
Joined: 08 Apr 2012
Location: Newton Ia.
Points: 3841
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 8:58am |
|
Some day I'm going to build one or possibly two of these things. Ted J sent me the plans for them years ago. TIME is the big reason It's not been accomplished yet! So many stupid little projects I'd like to get kn knocked out but can't seem to get to.
|
|
HudCo
Orange Level
Joined: 29 Jan 2013
Location: Plymouth Utah
Points: 3659
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 9:21am |
|
how wide is it out at the end between the channels where the chain is hooked hanging the john deere
|
|
tadams(OH)
Orange Level Access
Joined: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Jeromesville, O
Points: 10377
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 10:42am |
|
|
|
tadams(OH)
Orange Level Access
Joined: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Jeromesville, O
Points: 10377
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 10:45am |
 
Edited by tadams(OH) - 19 Dec 2022 at 10:45am
|
|
tadams(OH)
Orange Level Access
Joined: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Jeromesville, O
Points: 10377
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 10:48am |
|
There's pictures of my crane the main tube is 42" and the one that slide in is 41" and there was a hook with a swivel on the end till I tryed to drag with it and broke it off. It was copied after a AC one.
|
|
Fred in Pa
Orange Level
Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Location: Hanover Pa.
Points: 9210
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 1:28pm |
John thanks for painting it for me . LOL
i have some literature for these and it shows extra brackets that bolt on at cylinders for more lifting
|
|
He who dies with the most toys is,
nonetheless ,still dead.
If all else fails ,Read all that is PRINTED.
|
|
steve(ill)
Orange Level Access
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: illinois
Points: 82988
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 1:48pm |
|
|
|
Like them all, but love the "B"s.
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 2:02pm |
 HudCo wrote:
how wide is it out at the end between the channels where the chain is hooked hanging the john deere |
4 inches
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 2:03pm |
Fred in Pa wrote:
John thanks for painting it for me . LOL |
;-)
|
|
captaindana
Orange Level
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Fort Plain, NY
Points: 2494
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 at 5:21pm |
|
Lololol that’s hilarious
|
|
Blue Skies and Tail Winds
Dana
|
|
littlemarv
Orange Level
Joined: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Points: 1829
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 Dec 2022 at 5:26pm |
|
Now that I see pictures of an original, mine turned out pretty good!
|
|
The mechanic always wins.
B91131, WC23065, WD89101, CA29479, B1, Early B10, HB212, 416H
|
|
Joe(TX)
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Weatherford. TX
Points: 1682
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 23 Dec 2022 at 4:26pm |
Here's a picture of the bale spike someone had on the D19 I bought.
|
|
1970 190XT, 1973 200, 1962 D-19 Diesel, 1979 7010, 1957 WD45, 1950 WD, 1961 D17, Speed Patrol, D14, All crop 66 big bin, 180 diesel, 1970 170 diesel, FP80 forklift. Gleaner A
|
|
Dave (Mid-MI)
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Hemlock, MI
Points: 544
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 26 Dec 2022 at 5:07pm |
|
What are the pins mounted on the brackets underneath the frame for?
|
|
JohnCinMd
Orange Level
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Westminster, Md
Points: 1438
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 26 Dec 2022 at 5:48pm |
Dave (Mid-MI) wrote:
What are the pins mounted on the brackets underneath the frame for? |
To attach to rams for added lifting strength.
|
|
orangereborn
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: NW WI
Points: 1451
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 27 Dec 2022 at 12:40am |
|
|
|
JimIA
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Castalia Iowa
Points: 1980
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30 Dec 2022 at 9:37pm |
Thats a Little Giant. I have a few of them and even some literature for it.
|
|
An open eye is much more observant than an open mouth
|
|
Mikez
Orange Level Access
Joined: 16 Jan 2013
Location: Usa
Points: 8482
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30 Dec 2022 at 10:26pm |
|
If you were to have the additional lift rams for that crane. Where do they attach on the tractor end.
|
|
orangereborn
Orange Level
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: NW WI
Points: 1451
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30 Dec 2022 at 11:53pm |
 Mike. The original RAM gets removed from its position on the rocker arm shaft and reattached to point number one on the picture I posted. Realistically all it does is extend the length of the original crankshaft arm for more leverage. I have a good pic of it but can not get uploaded...Dale....got it
Edited by orangereborn - 31 Dec 2022 at 12:50am
|
|
truckerfarmer
Orange Level Access
Joined: 26 Jan 2013
Location: Watertown, SD
Points: 3219
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31 Dec 2022 at 8:12am |
  For you purists, this is definitely not original. This is my farm crane I built a couple years ago on my D17. Mostly built for getting large pumpkins out of the field. Extended fully it is all of 8' above the ground. Haven't used it for anything else, but, was able to lift my #2 3-16 plow with boom retracted. Going from memory, the tubes that slide over the lift arms are 2"x3" 1/4" wall. The telescoping boom is 2"x2"x1/4" inside of 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1/4". On the end of the boom is a plate with keyhole slots so I can adjust the length of the chain. The chain has regular chain hook on one end, and choker hook on other end. The holes that pin it to the lift arms are towards the bottom of the tubes to increase lift angle.
|
|
Looking at the past to see the future.
'53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer
Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it!
|
|
