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Muds · Feb 7, 2015

Any brainiacs out there, this is what i want to do

..is there a way that i can get a mower ( petrol, Hayter with roller, so pretty heavy ) into the 90 for when I'm cutting lawns. Don't really want to get a little trailer as i'll have nowhere secure to keep it whilst not in use, also they are a ****e to reverse in our tiny Cornish lanes lol. Don't really want to chop the 90 for a van- when i'll still be in the same predicament.
Obviously ( although I'm awesome lol ) there's no way i'd be able to lift it ...so I'm thinking winch inside attached to the bulkhead bit behind the seats ...obviously can't use a boat winch thing as they have a handle that needs to go round, so that wont work ...any ideas?

cream teas by post for ideas that actually work ..

blackstrat · Feb 7, 2015

Muds said:
Any brainiacs out there, this is what i want to do

..is there a way that i can get a mower ( petrol, Hayter with roller, so pretty heavy ) into the 90 for when I'm cutting lawns. Don't really want to get a little trailer as i'll have nowhere secure to keep it whilst not in use, also they are a ****e to reverse in our tiny Cornish lanes lol. Don't really want to chop the 90 for a van- when i'll still be in the same predicament.
Obviously ( although I'm awesome lol ) there's no way i'd be able to lift it ...so I'm thinking winch inside attached to the bulkhead bit behind the seats ...obviously can't use a boat winch thing as they have a handle that needs to go round, so that wont work ...any ideas?

cream teas by post for ideas that actually work ..

Cheap electric winch on the bulkhead and a ramp..?

dogsbody · Feb 7, 2015

attacharack

not joking - google it

raspberry jam please

jamesmartin · Feb 7, 2015

how about a rear load platform,similar idea to this
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&r...rop794ATjD4H0tA1lfVuRK8g&ust=1423427421787369

Muds · Feb 7, 2015

blackstrat said:
Cheap electric winch on the bulkhead and a ramp..?

Can I run a leccy winch inside if i've already got one wired up to the battery at the front?
Sorry if this sounds like a blonde question ...but yes i'm really thick lol

blackstrat · Feb 7, 2015

Muds said:
Can I run a leccy winch inside if i've already got one wired up to the battery at the front?
Sorry if this sounds like a blonde question ...but yes i'm really thick lol

Yes you'll only be running one at a time.. would only need to be an ickle one to haul the mower up a ramp anyway..

DTd5 · Feb 7, 2015

Van Mounted Cranes

Muds · Feb 7, 2015

dogsbody said:
attacharack

not joking - google it

raspberry jam please

eh! not bad ...just need to make sure it would take the weight - which I'm sure it would as those mobility scooters are pretty heavy - if you've ever had your toes run over by an out-of-control geriatric maniacal OAP :lol:

Did you want cream with that Sir ...oh and we only do strawberry jam ...this isn't Devon yer know tch

DTd5 · Feb 7, 2015

If it's a power driven mower, do you need a winch? Can you not just drive it up a ramp?

Muds · Feb 7, 2015

blackstrat said:
Yes you'll only be running one at a time.. would only need to be an ickle one to haul the mower up a ramp anyway..

I would rather it was inside

said the actress to the bishop ...

Muds · Feb 7, 2015

DTd5 said:
Van Mounted Cranes

you taking the **** DT ( again) ...:lol:

dogsbody · Feb 7, 2015

Muds said:
eh! not bad ...just need to make sure it would take the weight - which I'm sure it would as those mobility scooters are pretty heavy - if you've ever had your toes run over by an out-of-control geriatric maniacal OAP :lol:

Did you want cream with that Sir ...oh and we only do strawberry jam ...this isn't Devon yer know tch

You've met some of my clientele then?

Muds · Feb 7, 2015

DTd5 said:
If it's a power driven mower, do you need a winch? Can you not just drive it up a ramp?

Well it did cross my mind ....but it seems awfully steep ...i will have a go with our mower here which is the biggest roller hayter at 48" cut, I'm after the 41" so it may work ...do you think a bit of marine ply would be ok for a ramp?

dogsbody · Feb 7, 2015

Muds said:
Well it did cross my mind ....but it seems awfully steep ...i will have a go with our mower here which is the biggest roller hayter at 48" cut, I'm after the 41" so it may work ...do you think a bit of marine ply would be ok for a ramp?

I trust that you mean 41 centimetres

Muds · Feb 7, 2015

dogsbody said:
I trust that you mean 41 centimetres

Lol ....sorry, got a bit crazy then :lol:

Trewey · Feb 7, 2015

Thinking out loud here...
The problem with any solution involving a ramp is that the ramp has to be short enough to fit in the 90 so that it can be used at the destination. That means it will be very steep, unless it folds in half.
There are some foldable ramps available, designed for wheelchair use I believe.
I'd guess Google is your friend.

DTd5 · Feb 7, 2015

Muds said:
you taking the **** DT ( again) ...:lol:

Moi!!

Try these:

Folding Loading Ramps Extra Long |

Folding Ramps | Lawnmower Ramps

markSX · Feb 7, 2015

How about something like this
Folding Telescopic Wheelchair Mobility Scooter Channel Ramps Disabled | eBay

(You can get cheaper ones).

I'm not sure if the channels will be to deep for a mower though, but some ply dropped inside may sort that.

fanatic · Feb 7, 2015

Lol i have an adapted van, drop the ramp and wheel it in

Muds · Feb 8, 2015

DTd5 said:
Moi!!

Try these:

Folding Loading Ramps Extra Long |

Folding Ramps | Lawnmower Ramps

Ahh these could be good , only prob I can see is that I need the mower handles out to drive it up the ramp, how am I going to fold the handle with the front part in the 90 ....oh it's all so bloody complicated, if I don't offer a lawn cutting service as part of my gardening business, I reckon I could lose a lot of trade.

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