My homemade snowmobile loading system. Keep it simple stupid version for loading and unloading. Doesn't need to be running, no ramps. This is a cheap and simple way to load and unload things from the back of a truck.
I did build one based on yours for a small trailer I have - needed a loader because my son's snowmobile wasn't running. Fun project, and it works great! Thanks very much for the design. I have pictures if you want to see it.
I wrenched my back some years ago helping a guy load a snowmobile. The twisting motion is so bad for the back. This idea is great. It can be done safely at night when people are tired, in a hurry and just want to get out of the bush. Thanks for posting.
Nice job. Critical thinking, problem solving, and mechanical skills all in one project. We need more of this happening in our country. Thanks for sharing
Great work, having guys like yourself around make the lives of the less imaginative just a little bit easier. Thx mate im gonna put one of these together this weekend.
Dude! That was slicker than shit! Friendly Manitoban "Simple as That" ingenuity! No ramps to mess with and didn't take too long either. A little electric winch would probably make this a marketable product for the Dragon's Den and could likely be adapted for other things(atv, small boats, etc)
That is pretty dang cool. I've been trying to figure out how to get my wave runners on my trailer in super low water. This gives me an idea or two!!! A friend of mine had a sled bed (home made out of some 2xs and plywood) with no headache rack. He ran his skis thru his back window one time!
I was gonna build something like that I was looking on TH-cam for ideas I'm using your setup bro that perfect for what I'm doing snowmobiles and quads on my trailer and pickup great idea
I build and fabricate stuff, so I've got to hand it to you.... That is the simplest, but most effective loading and unloading system I've seen. I would estimate that this could be built for under $100, and would be easy to build and install. I could see this being used on landscape and utility trailers. It looks like it would be a nice weekend project.
Hey Rednic79 , This is about the most ingenious way ever to load a sled on a pickup.... I am 66 yrs. old and have been pissing around trying to get machines onto trucks for years..... You are wise beyond your years my young friend.... WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA !! Thank You so much for posting this !! What else are you working on ??
well its winter here in Winnipeg so I'm working on snow removal stuff, and my ice fishing shack. I'd like to make a snowblower for my truck, still tossing around ideas on that one. thanks L.E.K.
Thats ingenious!The cheap ramps suck and are dangerous. Have built decks and ramps and tailgates, all to haul long sleds on short trucks. This looks much simpler, and a longer u will allow gate to stay on truck. Great for loading all kinds of things. Gin pole comes to mind. May try building it for a buddy.
well, that's a great idea. i like that you used tubes sliding in on each other. I'll send this to my son. he has a pickup and a sled that i'm sure he could use this on.
my idea of simple is building a little snow hill and riding into the back. maybe if you run a snowmobile towing service this would be worth having in the bed of your truck. Or if you have a camper top you could get it in there without taking the top off. good idea.
You have an inventors mind if you need something all you have to do is start thinking and soon you have a plan haha love it !!! I am that way too have lots of inventions that I never have made i guess they are Ideals right now.But when i see a problem the gears in my head start turning and I think of ways to solve it.
I thought that was a cool little rig you made It must be great when you go out and just have your truck no trailer drop the sled do your thing and pack er back up in five mins or less. I love when people do cool stuff like this.
that is a great back saver/ great lift/ invention. Market that one yourself put an electric winch and remote or hand controls., then your at one place less ups and downs, just a thought.
Only thing that you have to have a beater truck that you can weld to and drill holes in and not worrying about it scratch the bumper on the way out. Other than that it's a slicker than a mayonnaise sandwich.
AS AN PRO. ENGINEER I CAN RELATE TO THIS APPLICATION.. PRETTY DAMNED INGENIOUS IMO IT COULD BE MARKETABLE IF RIGHT EXPOSURE.. EITHER WAY .... WAY TO GO!
Silly me, I use ramps also handy for the atv, lawn mowers, wagons etc. Good use of the crane principal though, seen this used in log home building as well
Cool idea if you so not have a ramp or do not want to haul one around with you. The unloading is great do not have to drop it off the back of the truck.
I did build one based on yours for a small trailer I have - needed a loader because my son's snowmobile wasn't running. Fun project, and it works great! Thanks very much for the design. I have pictures if you want to see it.
Do you have any plans or bill of materials to go with your pictures?
Freaking GENIUS! you should sell those! i'd buy one for sure
I want one, I'm in Grayson, SK! Hate loading sleds lol
I could see using this to load heavy stuff in general. Particularly things that aren't self propelled like generators or welders.
I wrenched my back some years ago helping a guy load a snowmobile. The twisting motion is so bad for the back. This idea is great. It can be done safely at night when people are tired, in a hurry and just want to get out of the bush. Thanks for posting.
Made in Manitoba to boot , love the simplicity of the design
Nice job. Critical thinking, problem solving, and mechanical skills all in one project. We need more of this happening in our country. Thanks for sharing
Thanks! Where ya from?
Your back is thanking you every time you load your sled now !
Smart and simple always the best !
I know this is an older video but wow what a great idea . No busting your back getting it on and off . Can use that lift for many items .
Thanks for the comments. I would love to hear if anyone tried making there own, and how it worked for them.
That reply makes you a grammar NAZI. Not helpful.
thats gonna leave a mark on his psyche
aint nobody got time for that
Nic very nice! How far does the device stick out past the bumper?
Good old Manitoba enginuity,busted a gut for years lifting those suckers into a truck,this is super slick and simple!👍
Great idea ! Too many people making these monstrosity snowmobile sliding ramp things! This thing is perfect!
Great work, having guys like yourself around make the lives of the less imaginative just a little bit easier. Thx mate im gonna put one of these together this weekend.
cool, send me a picture if you make one....i have yet to see another one in action
Pretty ingenious right here! Might want to patent it soon before you see it in stores.
That what I wuz thinking.
Or just get a trailer
On and off my trailer , faster and safer , and I don't need a pos old Chevy to put that winch on.
Just seen this today for the first time. If I were you I would patented it before someone steals your idea . Awesome ! Thanks !
You better hurry up and get that patent. What a great ideal. That is an awesome lift that anybody can make out of there garage
Dude! That was slicker than shit! Friendly Manitoban "Simple as That" ingenuity!
No ramps to mess with and didn't take too long either. A little electric winch would probably make this a marketable product for the Dragon's Den and could likely be adapted for other things(atv, small boats, etc)
Man that is slick. I rely on the existence of snowbanks myself. Sometimes a partial bank plus a wheelie is necessary.
Kudos for ingenuity! And the simplicity of it is compelling. Thank you.
Patent that and go into production, that is a great invention!
That is pretty dang cool. I've been trying to figure out how to get my wave runners on my trailer in super low water. This gives me an idea or two!!! A friend of mine had a sled bed (home made out of some 2xs and plywood) with no headache rack. He ran his skis thru his back window one time!
What a great job, How can anyone not like this?
That has to be one of the best contraptions I have ever seen..Very good job..
As my back gets older I appreciate ideas where I don't have to strain. Impressive
Thank God for great minds like yours. You just made my day.
thanks !
I was gonna build something like that I was looking on TH-cam for ideas I'm using your setup bro that perfect for what I'm doing snowmobiles and quads on my trailer and pickup great idea
Will this work on the mother-in-law?
hah, for lifting the body?
yes, but the only issue is that she'd be self-unloading....(and I don't want mine unloading on me :( )
hahahah l
@Rayden Gerardo hahahah you' are a good sport by the way good job
Dang that's sweet. Lays nice and flat in the bed when not in use too. That lift is 100% win!
Element of Kindness yeah for sure, the laying flat is quite nice
I made one. Worked like a champ. I did the electric winch since I had a spot for it on my headache rack already. Thanks for the idea.
sweet! glad it worked for you!
Cool idea really like it will have to build one . great to see someone that likes to invent things that works and are simple .
I build and fabricate stuff, so I've got to hand it to you.... That is the simplest, but most effective loading and unloading system I've seen. I would estimate that this could be built for under $100, and would be easy to build and install. I could see this being used on landscape and utility trailers. It looks like it would be a nice weekend project.
thanks man, yeah I use it to load rocks into the truck as well.... can actually pick up a fairly large rock too
Nicely done! Keeping it simple = Brilliant!
Some one buy this man a beer!!
Great system. I wonder if a friction winch would be better? The best part is loading it with the beverage on the bumper.
Hey Rednic79 ,
This is about the most ingenious way ever to load a sled on a pickup.... I am 66 yrs. old and have been pissing around trying to get machines onto trucks for years.....
You are wise beyond your years my young friend.... WHAT AN AWESOME IDEA !!
Thank You so much for posting this !! What else are you working on ??
well its winter here in Winnipeg so I'm working on snow removal stuff, and my ice fishing shack. I'd like to make a snowblower for my truck, still tossing around ideas on that one. thanks L.E.K.
LOL....I live in Northern Ontario, that is awesome buddy!!
Very Clever. I love low cost solutions! Nice job on the demo
Interesting variation on the ‘gin pole’ systems that used to be so common in the oil patch. Well designed. Good job.
That's just slicker than snot on a rakehandle. Thank You. Great Thinking.
I think this is an excellent example of simple is better!!! thank you .
This is a great idea could work for any setup really put a few on a trailer sideways and don’t need ramps
i love this set up!
Brilliant! The simplest ideas are always the best!
1 more step - setup the crank end so you can use a cordless drill.
Thanks! -Eric
Exactly what I was thinking…. Pretty much the only thing that could better this at home genius idea!!!
Thats ingenious!The cheap ramps suck and are dangerous. Have built decks and ramps and tailgates, all to haul long sleds on short trucks. This looks much simpler, and a longer u will allow gate to stay on truck. Great for loading all kinds of things. Gin pole comes to mind. May try building it for a buddy.
Very simple and effective, best of all you didn't use the nasty S word. An insult to snowmobiles. Good on you!
Really impressed with the simplicity, you might have wished to have gotten a patent on that one... Well done
Great design and execution.
This man is so incredibly smart
Great rig......I used a similar one on my Argo for years to load moose aboard when hunting,but using an electric winch.
Simply genius!
well, that's a great idea. i like that you used tubes sliding in on each other. I'll send this to my son. he has a pickup and a sled that i'm sure he could use this on.
That man knows how to save money, very good idea.
Awesome Fabricating Job !
I was gonna ask how you unload it, but you covered that!
Dang, that's a great set up
Brilliantly simple...well done!
my idea of simple is building a little snow hill and riding into the back. maybe if you run a snowmobile towing service this would be worth having in the bed of your truck. Or if you have a camper top you could get it in there without taking the top off. good idea.
You have an inventors mind if you need something all you have to do is start thinking and soon you have a plan haha love it !!! I am that way too have lots of inventions that I never have made i guess they are Ideals right now.But when i see a problem the gears in my head start turning and I think of ways to solve it.
thanks for the kind words man ! funny like you said...i think the hardest part is just getting motivated to start building !
I thought that was a cool little rig you made It must be great when you go out and just have your truck no trailer drop the sled do your thing and pack er back up in five mins or less. I love when people do cool stuff like this.
That is so very clever. Just really really clever. I'm glad I stumbled on it.
sun burnt cool, I hope you can make use of it!
This would fit perfectly on my j20 jeep, I am gonna start right now! Thanks for the video.
+bandal494 right on! good luck on the project, thanks for watchin
great idea man, and bonus points for not spilling your beer! LOL
+ragingbullwinkle Rocky never! :)
hahhah
nice simple yet effective system, a nice power winch would make it the Cadillac of lifts...
Excellent design man!! Tobin engineering at its finest..and ya didn't even spill your whiskey!!!!
Slick! Simple mechanical advantage. Good job!
Wow. Very simple but effective. Thx I will be making my own with electric winch U really should patent and build em.
Genius nothing like a little home made excellent creation
You Sir are a genius ! Thank you for sharing. I will be copying. Best solution I've seen.
Wow! Simple and efficient. Congrats on a device that really works.(M.G., Qc.,Canada)
YOU SIR ARE A GENIUS!
that is a great back saver/ great lift/ invention. Market that one yourself
put an electric winch and remote or hand controls., then your at one place less ups and downs,
just a thought.
Works great, and compact, even I can gather those materials here in Labrador.. Tks
hows the weather there right now? cold here in Winnipeg, but now enough snow for snowmobiles
Brilliant as always. But you should get a b&s hooked up to the winch.
Only thing that you have to have a beater truck that you can weld to and drill holes in and not worrying about it scratch the bumper on the way out. Other than that it's a slicker than a mayonnaise sandwich.
AS AN PRO. ENGINEER I CAN RELATE TO THIS APPLICATION.. PRETTY DAMNED INGENIOUS IMO
IT COULD BE MARKETABLE IF RIGHT EXPOSURE.. EITHER WAY .... WAY TO GO!
Great job and simple. Love it
This is so simple. You should make these for sale
Nice! We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
Silly me, I use ramps also handy for the atv, lawn mowers, wagons etc. Good use of the crane principal though, seen this used in log home building as well
smart guy ,work smarter and not harder
Pretty slick Bud, didn,t even upset your Beer on the Bumper,lol....
this is an amazing design good job and thanks for sharing
thanks!
Mechanical advantage at its best.No damage to your back either.
Ingenious innovation! You’ll be on your way to millionaire status soon.
Cool idea if you so not have a ramp or do not want to haul one around with you. The unloading is great do not have to drop it off the back of the truck.
Nice I’m going to adapt that for loading my boat I never thought to extend the crank handle 👍
Now that's pretty cool
That was awesome! great design.....Take care, Bluefin.
+mustang774 thank you! you too
wow, that is very cool, simple too....great idea
thanks for then support man, yeah good idea on the "slings". it would make it adapt to different styles of sleds. right on
Clever. But in the winter I just back into a snowbank and drive the sled on. However this could come in handy if no snowbank was available.
just saw this, appreciate the share, great idea, thanks
that is the most genius thing ive ever seen in my entire life
fantastic!
Absolutely Brilliant ! !
Very cool. way safer then ramps.
+Pat Rivard very true...thanks for watchin!
This is essential in lower MB, where some years you cant find a big enough snow bank to load from, like this year.
Excellent! Thanks for posting.
That is fantastic!
unreal buddy, engineering genius
That. Was . Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice setup. Im actualy going to give this a shot. Well if my daughter will weld for me.
Awesome....I know how I will be loading next year instead of risking my back using a make-shift ramp.