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Old 02-18-2010, 07:32 PM
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Default Electric Implement Lift

Thought you all would find this little project I did interesting. I was frustrated w/the lack of availability and/or cost of a factory lift. So I build one myself. My goal was to build something that would not involve "hacking" up my machine.

I bought the lift used. It is a 1000LB rated Warner electric unit. I painted it and mounted with a bracket & bolts to the frame. I attached to the lift assembly w/a hitch pin. Constructed a wiring harness from automotive grade wire & a fabric loom. I wanted a joy stick because I may at some point try and build an electric power angle. The stick is 4-way. To use a joy stick, I had to build a relay setup (2) w/2P 2T relays. I had a hard time finding them. Purchased from MSD ignition via JEGS Speed Shop. Mounted a watertight aluminum project box under the seat to house. All is protected with a 30A circuit breaker. All terminations are heat shrunk. I found the leg guard used for $4.50.

It works awesome! I plowed for hours. I do have a spring assist on this. However, I'm sure it would work fine with out it. It was a fun project.
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Old 02-18-2010, 09:14 PM
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Well done! Looks like it will work well... :biggrin2.gif:

Do you know what the lift was on originally? Like a wheel chair lift or something?
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Old 02-18-2010, 09:29 PM
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That's cool! Nice job!
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Old 02-18-2010, 10:23 PM
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I like that, awesome job!
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Old 02-18-2010, 10:27 PM
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cool thinking. that would possibly work on a wideframe and newer geardrive huh?
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Old 02-19-2010, 12:26 AM
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Very nice, electricmonster, very nice!
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Old 02-19-2010, 06:42 AM
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electricmonster"

Excellent

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Nice job.
Since my 123 is in pieces this would be a nice add-on. What is the stroke on the actuator 4",6"? Can you provide any other details on the part number for the joy-stick? Any info would be appreciated. Like the old saying goes, 'Imitation is the highest form of flattery...' Thanks!
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The original lift had specifications of: 500 lb lift capacity and had a 6" stroke.
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Great engineering!! Sounds like it is your forte Electricmonster.

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