Thanks Allen...
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 12:02 pm
by SundaySailor
The additional bracing I was thinking about comes in the form of at least one 4x4 sitting on two 3 ton jack stands and bracing under the bell housing near where the implement bolts are. I would think a 4x4 would be able to stand the strain, especially if part of the weight were supported by the chain hoist.
Right?
Rick
If...
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 5:36 pm
by allenlook
Please make sure you use something that will support the weight if the tractor ends up not being supported by the chain hoist. That way, a signficant failure in your chain hoist or whatever is holding it up will be rendered insignificant by your substantial bracing below.
The 4x4 will hold the weight over a given span, somewhere from zero to ?, given that it's not having to "catch" the tractor being dropped from a significant height due to hoist failure, etc.