ATV/Zero Turn Storage on Pallet Racking

[megachimp]

I've seen a few posts about this and read a few articles about this, but I'm still a little confused about how to execute it.

I have an ATV (600 lb) and a Zero Turn Mower (1500 lb) that I would like to store up on pallet racking for the winter. The shelf would be approximately 7 ft up in the air (enough to park a scissor lift underneath).

Pallet racking is secured to the building and the floor is 6 in reinforced concrete. Pallet racking is industrial-duty Interlake racking (same stuff you see in BJs stores).

So...what is the best way to get these items up on the racking and am I crazy to even be thinking of doing this? I have a forklift on the tractor but unfortunately it only lifts 1000 lb.

 

[infinkc]

Sounds like you need to get a heavier tractor or find a way to counter balance it .

 

[turbodave]

Maybe a pallet stacker?

https://www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-Manual-Straddle-Stacker-4VME9

The height and weight capacity are in your range, they work fine for a pallet, would depend on where the weight balances out on your machines as they only have 36" forks.

I got a brand new one from an auction of Grainger returns for $400. They come up pretty frequently in my area. Downsides are that it's slow to lift and a little awkward to store, but great for loading heavy items in the back of a pickup or storing engines and other items on pallet racking like I use it for.

 

[megachimp]

Maybe a pallet stacker?

https://www.grainger.com/product/DAYTON-Manual-Straddle-Stacker-4VME9

The height and weight capacity are in your range, they work fine for a pallet, would depend on where the weight balances out on your machines as they only have 36" forks.

I got a brand new one from an auction of Grainger returns for $400. They come up pretty frequently in my area. Downsides are that it's slow to lift and a little awkward to store, but great for loading heavy items in the back of a pickup or storing engines and other items on pallet racking like I use it for.

I love the idea of a pallet stacker. Will be checking the auctions...I've never actually seen one at my local auctions.

Thanks!

 

[zkdiesel]

Arc I see no issues

Zt you just have to be careful with how it’s sots as PDFs are it’s wider than your 42 or 48” pallet racking. Hence it also can’t be against the wall due to mower will stick out....

Make sure you also have lower bars installed in your pallet racking to prevent it from racking
Aka, two uprights and top two beams your stuff on is not enough. It needs a middle, lower or upper section to keep it square and the bottom legs from walking out

This said I have two quads, a snowmobile and two cummins engines on one set of my 48” racking

My skidsteer is the lifting unit

 

[Mr_fixit]

Pallet stacker, would be the easiest. I found 2 at the local scrap yard over the years.

Or use some more pallet racking and add a hoist on a temporary basis. like an A frame , but counter sink some nuts in the concrete to hold the racking.
Or a jib crane. or a long ramp , or a combination of the equipment you have and a hoist on the racking itself. ( 750 pounds each) Or add a beam. Or reinforce the ceiling/roof and add a hoist.