Hitch mount lift using electric winch

[klutchdust]

Saw some advertised, any builds or plans out there I can use. Need to lift beehives into the back of the wife's truck weighing up to 200 pounds.

 

[Kaizen]

Assuming she has langstroth hives i think height will be an issue. Some of my hives that i've moved were 6 feet tall. Don't think the lifts reach that high. Also you will have to attach to the top and as you lift it the boom will be hitting the corner of the box.

Have you done this before? Is this only a few a year type thing or are you doing pollination services?

 

[racingtadpole]

We bought a couple of these at my last job, simple design that works well. Their video on assembly will give you a pretty good idea on the parts required

https://spitzlift.com/receiver-hitch-cranes/

 

[turbodave]

I've seen the platforms that use an electric winch like this, but don't know where you would find plans to build your own. Maybe a northern tool store or someplace would have one in stock you could get the measurements off of. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FAKNM0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

One like this might be easier to copy, or cheap enough as is that it's not worth the time to try. https://www.discountramps.com/viking-solutions-swivelift-hitch-mounted-lift/p/VKS-VSL001/

 

[klutchdust]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FAKNM0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

looking for something like this. I saw videos and it would serve my needs.

 

[38 Dodge Coupe]

Would something like this work? Harbor freight has a lift that says it lifts up to 500lbs
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-with-cable-winch-60731.html


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