Prime Mover

[plastikosmd 1,002]

well, you guys have read about my search for a forklift, suitable for around the house, backyard etc. plan was first to use those GE electric tractor attachments..attach to the b12, then to the pasquali..then i found the prime mover. i had givin the guy that sold me the GE tractors the 300$ cash (husky dealer) i went back, and felt wrong about takin money back, so exchanged units for a brand new husky chainsaw 18"bar, decompresson..etc very nice saw. so now on to the prime mover..i picked it up today. dimensions are about 55"x55" so not to big...between wheels is about 40", and forks are 2'. capacity is 1500lbs. i had some 6ft forks for another project layin around, boxed them in and put them on the prime mover. here are the results. as is..2ft forks

boxing forks

6ft forks

forks up in storage position

just what i wanted!

thank god spring is here and wife doesnt need the garage!

scott

[MarksA-C 93]

Your collection s nothing but the strange and the rare... I LOVE IT!

[plastikosmd 1,002]

yep i like the unique...cant quite see the rokon in the pic, and the quadractor is under the deck scott

[MarksA-C 93]

Some time soon, you'll have to get a line up of all your machines. ;):Q

[oldone 0]

Looks to a handy thing to have around. does that drive by the single wheel? and hows you dozer coming along.

[plastikosmd 1,002]

dozer is just about done (new additions are the diamondplate deck, and the Allis tractor seat), yes hydro drive to rear wheel..it doesnt like mud, but does great on the lawn. perfect for around the house scott

[Boney 0]

Scott, I must say you have a collection with a wide range of fun items there. Lots-O-Nice toys :)

[larbob 0]

you have some great stuff love that dozer

[plastikosmd 1,002]

ya if king of obsolete wasnt taken..it would be my title scott

[johnmonkey 4]

Pretty cool looking collection. JH

[BLT 725]

Just a note. Be careful on what you lift with the (6'00") long fingers. The added length diminishes the lifting characterics of the machine. You could lterally flip the lift nose first with a light weight say 500 lbs. Just make sure your steer wheel gives you the same resistance loaded and empty. This tells you that load appears to be ok. I had to buy my first two forklifts for the company I worked for and learned alot.

[plastikosmd 1,002]

thanks blt, yea already got the physics worked out, the rotational torque increases by force x distance. I am more concerned about overloading the machine, rather than flipping. that lift pic is just for demo, highest I will lift is my pickup. also I would never move the machine with it lifting at that height. I do appreciate the info tho! so they gonna give you one of those forklifts when they want to retire them? scott