Show Off Your Bed Crane

[74M35A2]

Time to add a bed crane to my 925A2. Would love a knuckle boom, but don't want the weight. So, that brings us to a bed mounted crane. I am so far considering this 2000lb galvanized unit, and replace the hand crank winch with a powered one. Looking for ideas of what others have done/used.


Considered crane: http://www.toolfetch.com/vestil-wtj...=VES-WTJ-4-G&gclid=CMPuno3Ak8ACFQmpaQodzacABw

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I've been thinking about getting the same one for my pickup, post your thoughts on it if you do get one.

 

[ke5eua]

I want to get this for changing tire easier.

http://www.spitzlift.com/

They have a mount that you can bolt anywhere and can move the crane around. Pretty nifty I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kFkUZVNG60

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have a Ruger Industries 2klbs bed crane, an Auto Crane econoton 2, and a home made crane from a 900 series tire hoist. Aside from the Auto crane's power rotate, I like the one I made from a 900 series the best.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Oh yeah, what are the goals for it?

I know a guy that installed the little HF one, added a 12v winch(to the crane) and LOVES it.

 

[MtnSnow]

I too used the HF one and it has worked out great for me
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...of-The-Beast&p=1511989&viewfull=1#post1511989
and
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=488862&d=1397784165

 

[quickfarms]

Autocrane Econoton

 

[PWM]

I would like a full hydraulic crane but don't have the money for one. I built my bed crane from a 2000 lbs. engine hoist and some scrap steel I had laying around. It has a hand crank winch that is very slow but powerful, one day I will replace it with an electric winch. I can also hook my chain hoist up to it for a faster lift.

 

[silverstate55]

Built mine from scraps and swivels on an old Deuce hub. Uses a 9K winch, has lifted over 2K-pounds so far with NO issues. Just have to watch the slope, gravity tends to take over on anything but level ground.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I would like more info on how you guys made your bases/swivels. When I made mine, I just put some 2" round solid bar inside the tubes and I have not had many issues with it "getting away" swing wise. I will try to get pics of my other "manufactured" cranes to show how the brake works on the swing.

 

[VPed]

I have thought of doing something similar to PWM but locating it where the tire hoist is like gimpyrobb's idea. That way, it is not in the bed.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Well, I used a tire hoist, but mine is on a deuce, so its located where PWM's is. Let me see if I can find some pics.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Pics on page 3 and 4. It doesn't have pics of the Econoton2, I'll have to update it next week.


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?34231-Head-board-crane&highlight=crane

 

[Captaincarrier]

For lifting spare and whatever .

 

[jw4x4]

I am still searching for an NGP knuckle boom for my 932.

 

[sigo]

I've got one of the harbor freight specials in the rear of my deuce and it's THE most useful mod on my truck. I replaced the standard HF deathtrap hand winch with an automatic fwd/rev brake Northern Tool hand winch. I load and unload everything myself, I don't know what I'd do without a bed crane.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Normal Gimp Price?

 

[Doug Roberts]

handles 1,000 lbs , haven't bought one yet but planning it , would be handy in the tool box for additional yankin and you'd need an inverter
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200455486_200455486

 

[PWM]

I would like more info on how you guys made your bases/swivels. When I made mine, I just put some 2" round solid bar inside the tubes and I have not had many issues with it "getting away" swing wise. I will try to get pics of my other "manufactured" cranes to show how the brake works on the swing.

My crane swivel is just a big tube with a top welded on and then the crane body slides over the top. I did make a kind of T handled set screw thing that acts as a drag brake or can lock the crane at several different angles. If the truck is not level when using the crane you have to be careful that the load does not get away from you, almost got crushed by some swinging logs. I have some ropes and pulleys I can attach from the crane to the truck to assist in turning the load or controlling it if it is trying to run away. One day I will get a powered crane and not worry about it , but until then this will have to work.

 

[jw4x4]

I am still searching for an NGP knuckle boom for my 932.

Non Gold Plated. This is a hobby for me, not a business.