When loaded heavy is there any trouble with steering? I plan to soon build a mechanics moble trailer with a motorized welding cart. We have a small 2 cylinder Kubota diesel generator to pull both a stick, and a big Miller mig machine. I'm not sure how much 2 welding machines with a generator with an Oxy Acetelyn torch with all hoses, tanks, and leads will weigh. It'll sure be heavier than the load of wood you were carrying. I need to build the power cart first as to see how much room it'll take before the trailer is built that will haul it. The trailer will be enclosed with boxes, drill press, cut off saw on the outside. That way when I pull up to a job site I can pull the Welders and torches next to the broken equipment and have all other tools on a mobile trailer. Do you have any suggestions or would you have made something different? Thanks for sharing your build.
+Phil Lowman Steering is easy because the gearbox has a differential, however you need quite a lot of room to swing the handlebars. It sounds as if you are planning a big trolley to carry quite a lot of weight. I have been impressed with the loads I can manage on this, however it's important to balance the load fore and aft. With too much weight on the front the handlebars will suddenly lift, especially going down hill. With my weight this size barrow is manageable, but I wouldn't make it any bigger. How about making your cart with a wheel in each corner, use electric drive (mobility scooter parts?) and charge the battery from your generator?
+sciencejunk Thank you for the reply. After a lot of thinking about my welding cart. I have several of the old Sears Suburban lawn tractors. "imho they are a simple but over built small pulling machine." The plan is to cut the front axle out and get the engine as close as possible to the rear and keep the seat in place. Then build a 2 wheel cart to attach to the cut down Suburbans rear hitch like an earth moving pan. Or a tractor that steers in the center. "Forget the term for that" With that hookup should be able to keep the steering wheel in place and run the tie rod back to the cart to turn the Suburban's rear tires, with seat to turn as needed. If I get smart enough to edit videos I'll send you one when it's finished.
I'm curious to know if you had to change the flywheel on the engine to a heavier one since it came from a push mower. Very nice build. I have been thinking of building something similar.
+sciencejunk Interesting. Ive never tried running one of those engines without the blade but was told it wouldnt work. Im sure the weight of the pulley helps though. Yours obviously has no problems.
I understand the point you are making. I also made a charger using a Briggs and Stratton mower engine with no problems. The only hiccup with this one is a misfire if I go over lumps and bumps. I think this is due to the float carburettor and the lack of suspension on the solid caster.
Thank you for your response. I'm building a cart just like yours, hope you don't mind. I have one more question though, what size drive tires are you using? Thank you.
+jschlesselman I replaced the ones on the video because of poor traction, I now use 18x8.5 - 8 chevron tread so that's 450mm diameter and the barrow works well on very steep hills.
Outstanding! I have been searching online for homemade material haulers and you nailed it. Excellent job and thanks so much for sharing.
Excellent build by the way. You're pretty damn clever.
Absolutely excellent job. Can we see a video of the new tyres in action?
You could add a set of chains to the wheels
superb! like it alot,just picked up a heavy duty rear dolly at flea mkt sunday.will use many ideas you gave,why not chains for traction?
When loaded heavy is there any trouble with steering? I plan to soon build a mechanics moble trailer with a motorized welding cart. We have a small 2 cylinder Kubota diesel generator to pull both a stick, and a big Miller mig machine. I'm not sure how much 2 welding machines with a generator with an Oxy Acetelyn torch with all hoses, tanks, and leads will weigh. It'll sure be heavier than the load of wood you were carrying. I need to build the power cart first as to see how much room it'll take before the trailer is built that will haul it. The trailer will be enclosed with boxes, drill press, cut off saw on the outside. That way when I pull up to a job site I can pull the Welders and torches next to the broken equipment and have all other tools on a mobile trailer. Do you have any suggestions or would you have made something different? Thanks for sharing your build.
+Phil Lowman Steering is easy because the gearbox has a differential, however you need quite a lot of room to swing the handlebars. It sounds as if you are planning a big trolley to carry quite a lot of weight. I have been impressed with the loads I can manage on this, however it's important to balance the load fore and aft. With too much weight on the front the handlebars will suddenly lift, especially going down hill. With my weight this size barrow is manageable, but I wouldn't make it any bigger. How about making your cart with a wheel in each corner, use electric drive (mobility scooter parts?) and charge the battery from your generator?
+sciencejunk
Thank you for the reply. After a lot of thinking about my welding cart. I have several of the old Sears Suburban lawn tractors. "imho they are a simple but over built small pulling machine." The plan is to cut the front axle out and get the engine as close as possible to the rear and keep the seat in place. Then build a 2 wheel cart to attach to the cut down Suburbans rear hitch like an earth moving pan. Or a tractor that steers in the center. "Forget the term for that" With that hookup should be able to keep the steering wheel in place and run the tie rod back to the cart to turn the Suburban's rear tires, with seat to turn as needed. If I get smart enough to edit videos I'll send you one when it's finished.
Had you considered trying it with a locked differential ?
I'm curious to know if you had to change the flywheel on the engine to a heavier one since it came from a push mower. Very nice build. I have been thinking of building something similar.
No modification to the engine other than turning the shaft parallel to suit the pulley.
+sciencejunk Interesting. Ive never tried running one of those engines without the blade but was told it wouldnt work. Im sure the weight of the pulley helps though. Yours obviously has no problems.
I understand the point you are making. I also made a charger using a Briggs and Stratton mower engine with no problems. The only hiccup with this one is a misfire if I go over lumps and bumps. I think this is due to the float carburettor and the lack of suspension on the solid caster.
Thank you for your response. I'm building a cart just like yours, hope you don't mind. I have one more question though, what size drive tires are you using? Thank you.
+jschlesselman I replaced the ones on the video because of poor traction, I now use 18x8.5 - 8 chevron tread so that's 450mm diameter and the barrow works well on very steep hills.
nice build -- yep, some better tires will turn that into a go anywhere beast.
Post another vid once you get the new tires on
Cheers, Patrike
Pls post a new vid with the new tires.
Thx,Patrick
Good day, how much your truck has?
What are the sizes of the two pulleys?
+jschlesselman Driver is 75mm driven 200mm. I would not change the overall gearing.
Job well done and done well....
As freakman420 said, tire chains will help.
Any idea on the cost of the cart??
Hi Joe, cost was £231 (GBP) plus the new tyres which cost £137
nice work
Just throw some chains on the tires. Lot cheaper then buying all new ones.
4x4 and have 3weels
Muc truck is better