Sorry, I don't have any drawings for this and I don't build/sell them for liability reasons. I made the video simply to show how I did this in order to give others an idea of how to do it themselves. Good luck.
I didn’t notice you used round stock tubing fir the front. What size and wall thickness did you use (1.5”x1/8” wall or 3/16”)? The rear looks like 2” square probably same 1/8” or 3/16” wall thickness, correct?
We used material that we had in house - 2" x 2" 14 ga square tube for the rear, 1.5" round tube for the front. All is stainless and we powder coated it. I like the square tube better. It's a little more robust than the round tube. Good luck!
I want to know what was used to fit into the round holes on the lift arms. I see the big bolts but see a green cylinder looking thing when underneath the mower. Can you give some details please?
Hi Keith, I really wasn't planning to market these, but rather just show how they can be made and used. I'm concerned about liability issues if someone were to get hurt using something I sold them. If you want the drawings I would consider providing you with those. Mike
Sure it is. The adapter connects to both the left and right arm assemblies. Plus the lift has cables and pulleys running between the post which help distribute the weight evenly.
@@mikelandwehr-corvette Thanks for the reply. I’m getting a two-post lift soon for my garage at home and am just getting started on learning how to operate them safely. My question isn’t about the balance from side to side but from front to back. Obviously you aren’t having an issue with the full weight of the motorcycle behind the balance point between the columns. The bolts in the floor and the columns themselves are strong enough to handle a certain amount of weight to the side. Is there a published rating for that? A lot of vehicles have very poor weight distribution.
@@arnispape2073 Hi Arnis. Due to the way the lift carriages ride up/down within the post guides, plus the fact that I'm lifting a 700lb motorcycle on a 9,000lb lift, I'm not concerned that the load isn't balanced between the front and rear arms. Good luck with your lift.
Hi Steve. I'm sorry but we don't build or sell these adapters - there's too much liability. I put up the video only to show people how I've done it and how well it works. Good luck!
I wasn't really planning to market these, but if there is enough demand (i.e. we could make several in a production run) I would consider it. Thanks for your interest.
@@donm7645 Hi Don. I actually made this video to show that adapters can be built and work well for lifting lawnmowers, UTVs, motorcycles, etc. I don't sell them though - I'm concerned about liability. You would need to make (or have made for you) something similar. Good luck with your lift. It's really great when you can use it for more than just cars and trucks. Mike
@@donm7645 Sorry Don, there are no drawn plans. We simply made these off a cocktail napkin sketch from measurements taken from my lawnmower and motorcycle.
I would be interested in the diagram and specs with length and such I would like to build one like this for myself.
Great design, getting a lift in few months, I know what I need to do now. Thank you.
Best design and video out there for these - you have dimensions for your build?? Thanks!!
Sorry, I don't have any drawings for this and I don't build/sell them for liability reasons. I made the video simply to show how I did this in order to give others an idea of how to do it themselves. Good luck.
I have a inground lift..it does the same thing ..old school lift..I built a lift frame to hold my bike and mowers..on my frame contact lift..
Pretty slick. Thanks for sharing
What size square tubing and wall thickness are you using? Great job.
I didn’t notice you used round stock tubing fir the front. What size and wall thickness did you use (1.5”x1/8” wall or 3/16”)? The rear looks like 2” square probably same 1/8” or 3/16” wall thickness, correct?
We used material that we had in house - 2" x 2" 14 ga square tube for the rear, 1.5" round tube for the front. All is stainless and we powder coated it. I like the square tube better. It's a little more robust than the round tube.
Good luck!
Would u send me the measurements. I desperately need to build one this week.
I want to know what was used to fit into the round holes on the lift arms. I see the big bolts but see a green cylinder looking thing when underneath the mower. Can you give some details please?
There is only the large bolts/washers/nuts which secure the adapter to the lift arms.
Mike, I would be interested in a set for my lift. I do maintenance on my lawn mower and my bikes. Let me know how much. Thanks
Hi Keith,
I really wasn't planning to market these, but rather just show how they can be made and used. I'm concerned about liability issues if someone were to get hurt using something I sold them. If you want the drawings I would consider providing you with those.
Mike
I would like the to know the OD dimensions of the 2x2 frame.
Mike, I would be interested in rough sketch of these adapters. If available thanks
I would be interested in the drawings if you would please. Thanks
How are you liking now? Still using?
The motorcycle isn't balanced between the lifts. Is that a potential issue?
Sure it is. The adapter connects to both the left and right arm assemblies. Plus the lift has cables and pulleys running between the post which help distribute the weight evenly.
@@mikelandwehr-corvette Thanks for the reply. I’m getting a two-post lift soon for my garage at home and am just getting started on learning how to operate them safely. My question isn’t about the balance from side to side but from front to back. Obviously you aren’t having an issue with the full weight of the motorcycle behind the balance point between the columns. The bolts in the floor and the columns themselves are strong enough to handle a certain amount of weight to the side. Is there a published rating for that? A lot of vehicles have very poor weight distribution.
@@arnispape2073 Hi Arnis. Due to the way the lift carriages ride up/down within the post guides, plus the fact that I'm lifting a 700lb motorcycle on a 9,000lb lift, I'm not concerned that the load isn't balanced between the front and rear arms. Good luck with your lift.
Mike, Where do you purchase the mower adapter?
I didn't buy, a friend and I designed and built it.
@@mikelandwehr-corvette Great Job!
Are both front and rear the same or is the front tire not as wide.
The gap (space where the wheels nest) for the front wheels is 6.5" and the rear is 8.0"
You had me until I saw you walking around with a mask...
soooooo are you selling these???? I have J d 997R zeroturn and a j d 955 compact utility i need to lift on my 2 post lift. ????H E L P //
Hi Steve. I'm sorry but we don't build or sell these adapters - there's too much liability. I put up the video only to show people how I've done it and how well it works. Good luck!
Are selling these now?
I wasn't really planning to market these, but if there is enough demand (i.e. we could make several in a production run) I would consider it. Thanks for your interest.
@@mikelandwehr-corvette just bought a 2-post. count me in on interest in the purchase of a set of these adapters
@@donm7645 Hi Don. I actually made this video to show that adapters can be built and work well for lifting lawnmowers, UTVs, motorcycles, etc. I don't sell them though - I'm concerned about liability. You would need to make (or have made for you) something similar. Good luck with your lift. It's really great when you can use it for more than just cars and trucks.
Mike
Thanks! are there plans/drawing out there to build them on your own? Tanks for responding though.
@@donm7645 Sorry Don, there are no drawn plans. We simply made these off a cocktail napkin sketch from measurements taken from my lawnmower and motorcycle.