derrick on trailer for weight changes?

Alan in VA · Aug 26, 2013

I am 70 years old and pulled for the first time
yesterday. My tractor came with 100# weights
which my back will not let me handle. Took a
strong young fellow with me yesterday, but I need
some mechanical help when by myself. Does anyone
have a derrick built on their traier to handle
weights? Pictures?
I took two third places, so I was pleased.
Thanks.

shawnm · Aug 26, 2013

Are you lifting suitcase or wheel weights? There was a picture of a puller that had a winch on the center of his tractor. He would drive over the weight box and the winch would lift it up to the belly of the tracror. Easy way to gain a 1000 lbs.

You could mount a simple crane like this and change out the manual winch for a cheap 12v.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Truck-Cranes/Pickup-Truck-Mount-Crane/8169419.p

Larry of Leslie · Aug 26, 2013

Northern Tool has one that is designed for pickup but they work fine. You can get an ATV winch which works fine as well. Happy hook in

Anonymous-0 · Aug 26, 2013

I have just what you need send me a email and I will send pictures. Works great.

VicS · Aug 26, 2013

Lose the 100's get 50's maybe even 25's.

Alan in VA · Aug 26, 2013

Thanks to everyone for trying to help.
oldihlover: my email is [email protected]

Tim Yates · Aug 26, 2013

I sell weights that are 50# and 25#. I'm located in Virginia. Should not be to far away.located near Roanoke.

PretendFarmer · Aug 27, 2013

(quoted from post at 23:31:57 08/26/13) Lose the 100's get 50's maybe even 25's.

I agree with Vic, sell the 100's and get 50's or 25's. At the ripe age of 31, I pay very close attention to my lifting form when lifting 100's and I would never want to risk injury at any age over 60 from lifting those things. Only issue with 50 lb weights or 25 lb weights is you need more space on your tractor to get into weight classes that require a decent amount of weight.

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