Our radio club uses it to take down 50 foot towers. A winch has been added and it makes a real easy job of it. Thank for watching. Your tower work is very impressve.
I cannot believe you just posted this two weeks ago! I've been looking for anything about remounting a boom. I'm seriously considering buying an unmounted 30' Altec (no upper controls) for $500 then removing a center tool box and mounting it on my dump truck.
Make sure the long cylinder does not leak. It is a deal breaker, believe me. No controls in the bucket is easy to over come. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Hey @old retired guy Would you mind making a moe detailed video of how you mounted the lift to the trailer, supported it, and braced it. Thanks, and awesome job.
Hello Bubba: Thank you for the positive comment. Perhaps I can send you some pictures of the specific areas you are interested in? Let me know if I can help. Tom
Very nice work! It's something I may also be doing. I recently purchased a service truck with this exact style lift on it, but I have no idea who manufactured it. Would you have any information on it?
Hello Jonathan: Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately I do not know the manufacturer, and I do not have any additional information on it. I would be really interested in your progress if you could send me a link when you begin. Good Luck.
It was originally a PTO unit that used an emergency 12 volt back up. I have the pump in storage and it is plumbed for the PTO. I run it exclusively off the 12 volt side. I use two deep cycle 12 volt batteries without fail. I even power the winch off the same batteries. It works fantastic. Never lets me down. It is mostly used to lower radio towers and trim trees. I am going to build a gas motor connected to an alternator charging unit for it. I should mention that it is wired to receive a constant charge from the tow vehicles charging system. Please see related videos on my channel that describe the winch mount build and the generator installation. Good Luck and thank you for viewing,. Tom
It has been a while. I believe that I have $3500 invested. A large portion of the expense was due to the hydraulic cylinder needing to be rebuilt. Well worth the investment. I have since added a winch. The winch install is on the channel as well. It works so well to put up and take down radio and television towers. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for watching Dan. Having the lift has allowed me to help friends who are putting up antennas. I use it mostly for tree trimming. Thanks again, Tom
You’re gunna end up being the only guy left with “Made in America” on your equipment. Good job man!!
Excellent job. The dexter wheels really look great too!
Our radio club uses it to take down 50 foot towers. A winch has been added and it makes a real easy job of it. Thank for watching. Your tower work is very impressve.
here is a link to the winch install. th-cam.com/video/_AgXWnJlud0/w-d-xo.html
Wow thats awesome!great work
I cannot believe you just posted this two weeks ago! I've been looking for anything about remounting a boom. I'm seriously considering buying an unmounted 30' Altec (no upper controls) for $500 then removing a center tool box and mounting it on my dump truck.
Make sure the long cylinder does not leak. It is a deal breaker, believe me. No controls in the bucket is easy to over come. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
@@oldretiredguy Thanks for the tip! Much appreciation from Nebraska! I'll definitely be in touch if I run into any problems.
Thanks for posting. Im planning to do the same.
This is exactly what I have been looking to build
Auwsum job using junk materials,ide let you go up in that thing anytime tom to fix my antenna!😂😂great job
I am in need of this concraption...do you know the name and model of this bucket lift? I want to try and hunt one down..I subscribed also
Hey @old retired guy Would you mind making a moe detailed video of how you mounted the lift to the trailer, supported it, and braced it. Thanks, and awesome job.
Hello Bubba: Thank you for the positive comment. Perhaps I can send you some pictures of the specific areas you are interested in? Let me know if I can help. Tom
Very nice work! It's something I may also be doing. I recently purchased a service truck with this exact style lift on it, but I have no idea who manufactured it. Would you have any information on it?
Hello Jonathan: Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately I do not know the manufacturer, and I do not have any additional information on it. I would be really interested in your progress if you could send me a link when you begin.
Good Luck.
I found some identification. 1979 Duralift.
I appreciate the information! I will have my wife take pictures along the way because I am terrible at stopping for pictures.
Do you still have the serial number tag on yours? Mine is 02876.
@@ThatFenix No, I do not know the serial number.
Was this originally a PTO powered unit? Are you just using the emergency 12v pump?
It was originally a PTO unit that used an emergency 12 volt back up. I have the pump in storage and it is plumbed for the PTO. I run it exclusively off the 12 volt side. I use two deep cycle 12 volt batteries without fail. I even power the winch off the same batteries. It works fantastic. Never lets me down. It is mostly used to lower radio towers and trim trees. I am going to build a gas motor connected to an alternator charging unit for it. I should mention that it is wired to receive a constant charge from the tow vehicles charging system. Please see related videos on my channel that describe the winch mount build and the generator installation. Good Luck and thank you for viewing,. Tom
@@oldretiredguy thank you very much for info! If you ever wanted to sell this unit I would be very interested.
@@DieselRevival Thank you Cole. Not for sale but it is cool that you offered. Thank you and good luck!
what was the end cost of your project?
It has been a while. I believe that I have $3500 invested. A large portion of the expense was due to the hydraulic cylinder needing to be rebuilt. Well worth the investment. I have since added a winch. The winch install is on the channel as well. It works so well to put up and take down radio and television towers. Thank you for watching.
@@oldretiredguy Thanks
Did you sale??
Thank you for the interest. Sorry, not for sale.
I probably guess the reason you built it was to work on ham radio antennas
Thanks for watching Dan. Having the lift has allowed me to help friends who are putting up antennas. I use it mostly for tree trimming. Thanks again, Tom
You you like to sell this lift?
The lift is not for sale. Thank you for your interest. Good luck with your search.