And so he did. Behold:
Notice the fabrication details - the orientation of the parts is labeled. Blocks made from dimensional lumber are used for support, as are jack stands. The beverage container is right at hand.
The trailing wheels are from a Minnesota hay mower. They have built-in caster and are individually sprung. Minimal tire scrub with that setup.
Here is the finished machine in action. It is connected to the Farmall (FTW!) hydraulic system and lift levers.
Here is a side view - note that all the axles and spindles are cross drilled with pins held in place with spring safeties. The lever arm has about a 3:1 ratio from the hydraulic cylinder to the piece being lifted. The round is held in place by tongs - pointy!
That, my friends, is true American ingenuity in action - using machines to reduce the amount of heavy lifting a fellow does. Top notch fabrication, also.
