Thread: crane mount

I'm sure most of us have seen ute cranes on trailers before. Figured I would have a crack at making a mount for one whilst giving the trailer a paint up.

So here is what I came up with. Top is 8mm plate with a 5 mm angle extension. Extension actually goes outside the guards, figured this might pushing the rules a bit, so I made it so it could detach with the crane base. Under the trailer I have welded a couple of 75 x 50 mm between the "ribs" and ran 50 x 50 mm between them to form the base of the mount. The uprights are 5 mm angle to support the top.

I put the whole show to the test recently when I removed a heap of garden rocks and a rather stubborn fence post. Once I find a suitable wind down leg I will attach it beneith the trailer as the suspension sagged somewhat when pulling out the post.

When I bought the trailer it a was a very basic affair. No carrier for the spare of tie offs above the guards. Over time I have added these on as well as making detachable tradie bars. Currently making ramps, more pics of these to follow once I get my act together and take some.