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Moving box stands
Posted on 10/10/16 at 8:59 am
Posted on 10/10/16 at 8:59 am
We need to relocate 3 or 4 box stands around the property, does anyone have a proven method for this? The boxes are standard size on a 5 ft tall steel pipe base. We have a tractor, but can't lift the stands completely.
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Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:02 am to Creamer
We would always just lay them down to where the box itself was resting on the back of the 4-wheeler and then drag them to the new location like that. They would get a little roughed up, but still good to go
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:02 am to Creamer
Drag them and pray.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:03 am to Creamer
Fork lift on the tractor
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:03 am to Clyde Tipton
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Drag them and pray
Lol this guy knows what method I'm talking about!
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:10 am to Creamer
Lay it on a trailer. Pull with tractor
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:12 am to Creamer
Do you have a small trailer? We move our stand by laying them on a small ATV trailer and then pull them with ATV where they need to go.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:23 am to ForeverLSU02
We to would use a trailer but our stands are wider than the trailer. We would use landscape timbers or similar to lay across the sides of the trailer and lay the box stands on top.
We would pull with a 4 wheeler and use a tractor to help stand upright.
We would pull with a 4 wheeler and use a tractor to help stand upright.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:40 am to Creamer
If there are trees nearby, use a snatch block in the tree. One end tied to a 2x4 across the outside window, opposite of the direction you pull. The other end on the 4 wheeler. The 4 wheeler can lay it down and have someone guide it on the trailer.
Our box stands are 12-15ft off the ground and we use this method. If there are no trees, you will need a tractor and a 4wheeler.
Our box stands are 12-15ft off the ground and we use this method. If there are no trees, you will need a tractor and a 4wheeler.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:42 am to rodnreel
quote:Our stands are wider than the trailer too. We don't lay the stands down inside the trailer, we lay them down on top of the rails of the trailer and strap them down.
We to would use a trailer but our stands are wider than the trailer.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:44 am to saintsfan1977
Maybe we will give that a shot. We were considering making some type of steel skis for the feet, but weren't sure if there was a better way.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:48 am to rodnreel
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We would use landscape timbers or similar to lay across the sides of the trailer and lay the box stands on top.
We would pull with a 4 wheeler
This is how we always do it. If the stand is in good shape, you should be ok.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:52 am to Creamer
Just got done moving a bunch of stands this weekend. We borrowed some forks to swap out the bucket on our tractor and it made it really easy.
If you don't have any forks you can put the bucket flush up against the side of the stand, low on the box, and wrap a chain around it and hook it into the bucket that way you can pick it up and use the roll of the bucket for a little more lift if you don't have enough with just the up/down.
If it's too tall for your tractor either way, you can get a couple chains and hook them somewhere low on the box and lower the stand down onto a trailer. Hook your chain to your tractor or a truck and leave enough slack to get it broke over. You and a couple buddies can pick up on the stand on one side enough to get it started over. Once it's tight on the chain slowly ease it down on the trailer with it parked close. You can put some 4"x4" boards across the rail of your trailer so you dont have to lay the box all the way down onto it.
If you don't have any forks you can put the bucket flush up against the side of the stand, low on the box, and wrap a chain around it and hook it into the bucket that way you can pick it up and use the roll of the bucket for a little more lift if you don't have enough with just the up/down.
If it's too tall for your tractor either way, you can get a couple chains and hook them somewhere low on the box and lower the stand down onto a trailer. Hook your chain to your tractor or a truck and leave enough slack to get it broke over. You and a couple buddies can pick up on the stand on one side enough to get it started over. Once it's tight on the chain slowly ease it down on the trailer with it parked close. You can put some 4"x4" boards across the rail of your trailer so you dont have to lay the box all the way down onto it.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:54 am to Creamer
We fabbed a set of wheels on an axle, the we would lay the box over with two four wheelers tie opposite side to a tree with a come along and lay it down. Raise the box up roll the axle under and tie strap it to axle. Screw 2x4 across bottom set of legs and tie it off to the four wheeler. Move it where it needs to be...
Posted on 10/10/16 at 11:54 am to rsbd
Last year I bought two 6x6x12 and made some skids. Can pull anywhere now with tractor or four wheeler.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:59 pm to Creamer
lay them down onto a utility trailer...pull said utility trailer with 4 wheeler or tractor.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 5:24 pm to ForeverLSU02
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Do you have a small trailer? We move our stand by laying them on a small ATV trailer and then pull them with ATV where they need to go.
This here. If you want to get fancy, lay the box on the 4wheeler and mount some casters to the legs that are touching the ground. That would take some pressure off of the entire base.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 6:14 pm to SportTiger1
Use my backhoe front bucket and a chain.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 6:52 pm to fishfighter
Forks on tractor is the correct response.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 11:33 pm to Creamer
Telescopic construction material forklift. Works great on flat ground but not as well in the hills. Heavy machines made for flat ground.
I own one (Skytrak 5028 for my business) but, these rent for about $400 per day plus transport. Time is money. Worth it if you have a few stands to set up or relocate.
I own one (Skytrak 5028 for my business) but, these rent for about $400 per day plus transport. Time is money. Worth it if you have a few stands to set up or relocate.
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