I've got a 2T gantry in my shed that I use for lifting things on/off the ute or trailers, but could do with something that I can use outside on the grass for slightly lighter duties.

I'd probably get away with 500kg most times but 1T capacity would be nice. Height wise - I reckon about 3m (4 would be better as you always lose height with slings/chains etc.
Needs to be suitably mobile so it can be moved to the lifting location, but would be static when actually lifting (I'd move the trailer/ute out from underneath once the load was raised, then lower it to the ground.

A tractor with 3 point linkage and a lifting jib would do the job, but can't justify that to the financial controller as we only have 1.5 acres
Likewise a forklift/franna/backhoe/excavator isn't going to happen!!

Other things I can think of:
A-frame gantry - would do the lifting, but mobility in the paddock would be a challenge.

Engine crane style hoist - possibly a simplified version of something like this: Towable Hydraulic Crane by Ruger Industries
Lifting would have to be done from behind the ute/trailer or you couldn't drive it out over the legs.

Swing jib on the transport - would need one on both trailer and ute.


In my mind something like a gun buggy with a jib and winch on it using the vehicle for counterbalance might work but I've never seen anything along those lines - possibly for good reason??

Current challenge is to get the extra steel tray off the ute.



Any suggestions from the brains trust?


Steve


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