My Special Chainsaw Cart

[3RRL]

Hi guys,
I just finished a little project which I wanted to share with you guys.
It's a home made Chainsaw Cart made from all scrap materials except the tires some roller thrust bearings and some expanded metal I had to buy. I know I could've bought one for a little more than I got into this one (about $80 bucks), but what's the fun in that? Anyway, mine is special, to me at least.

The cart frame is made from the last batch of scrap angle iron which the implements for Loretta's tractor came in.
The wood body was from scrap I had lying around from the home build. The tie rod and removeable sides and tailgate are made from 1/2" iron pipe pieces I had rusting away. The front wheels ride on roller bearing thrust washers so it will steer easily even under load. I figure it has a 1,200lb gross capacity, if I need to haul some cut logs in it...or whatever. The cart has a handle and interchangeable trailer hitch.
Here are some photos...



I made the wood frame so it holds my 2 chainsaws and ALL of the stuff you need when cutting wood.
Like bar oil, 2cycle mix, extra gas and a mixing container, funnel, miscellaneous tools and files, extra chains, eye protection and chaps. I can throw the log dog in the back or make a rack for it.
Here are some photos of it loaded up ready to work.

[3RRL]

A few more details, since you're probably wondering why I have the handle point down?
It is interchangeable with a ball hitch mount. That way the pivoting main handle ends up level, depending whether it's being towed by the boxblade, ATV or truck.



There is even a spot to hold either the handle or hitch, whichever is not being used.



The handle was made from scratch and the ball hitch was modified.

[3RRL]

The tailgate is pretty cool because I can roll my mower onto the wagon.
I had to TIG weld the expanded metal for the sides and tailgate because it has pretty small ends.



And as I mentioned before, I put roller bearing thrust washers under the front wheels for easy movement.
The tie rods are pipe I machined so it would move without too much slop.

[studor]

Nice work Rob -- What are the outside dimensions? I currrently pondering an "implement cart" that I can use to move implements around on the dirt floor of my old barn. Your basic concept might work ;D

[roy697]

Very nice.

[red]

Lookin Good Rob! Amazing the ideas you come up with. Thanks for sharing. Any grass yet? I reseeded in the fall and we just broke the record for rainfall in March with over 10" Glad I held off on the starter fertilizer it would have been all washed away. -Ed

[GuglioLS]

Nice setup Rob, I see you fabricated the "delux" model, I'll take two....

Larry

[3RRL]

Thanks very much guys,
The wagon is just large enough to be able to slide the forks under it if needed. The outside dimensions are 40" wide by 56" long. That happened to be the size of the steel angle iron which was already welded together. I just used it as it was and made everything to fit. You can see the pile of scrap I had and notice the frame in the middle of it.



I used those Harbor Freight tires which were on sale for $9.99 and I already had 2 for some reason?
I have the same ones on my Special Firewood Cart. They leak down so I filled them with tire sealant goop. I'll do the same for these ones. Although each one is rated for 300lbs, I'll probably never have that much weight in the wagon. Those photos with the trailer hitch were attached to my boxblade ball. But this wagon pulls easily behind my ATV. I have roads and trails to most parts of the property now, so it is very easy to get to the downed trees for firewood harvest.

The wood platform comes out of the frame.
Even fully loaded with the chainsaw stuff, Loretta and I can easily lift it out of the steel frame.



My plan is to leave the chainsaw stuff in that wood platform.
Then make another platform so the wagon can be used for gardening. Just to put my lawnmower and weedeaters on, or pots and stuff like that...even cement bags or whatever. For all of us who work outside, you can never have enough "stuff" with you. The platform not being used will keep all the chainsaw stuff together when stored. Same goes for the one with the gardening stuff. Loretta and I plan to build a large Garden shed this Summer. That's where I'll store the wagon and other platform.
Again, thanks for all you swell comments.
Rob-

[bradblazer]

Very nice Rob!
I have a similar wagon maybe a size bigger I got from TSC that can haul my generator and little compressor or cement mixer. I used the heck out of it building fences.

I like the idea of a removable platform like that. Yours just needs some labels and it will pass a 5-S inspection.

I could do one with a seat and make a single tree for a miniature horse to replace the tongue.

Maybe add some handles for lifting the platform off?

Very nice design on the handle and steering gear. Is that a 1" solid block on the back of the ball hitch? Very clever to incorporate an ANVIL in your design.