2" tubing strength

[TriHonu]

According to the BeamBoy program a 500 lb load, 8 feet out would cause the 2x2 to deflect about 6.6 inches.

This assumes you can reinforce the base well enough to keep the tube from buckling.

As soon as the load starts to bounce all bets are off...

Most of the skidsteer booms are at least 4x4 and only about 6 ft long.

[digger doug]

Originally Posted by Cavalry

I would say it will mostly be in the horizontal plane. I can tilt back but it will only be maybe 30*. This will be on a FEL not 3pt.

If putting it in the bucket, why not just hook a chain to the top of the bucket,
we ussually weld 2 hooks to the top of the bucket (pretty much
in line with the loader arms), and the chain would form
a triangle, keepping the side-to-side sway in check as well.

[JBFab]

Originally Posted by digger doug

If putting it in the bucket, why not just hook a chain to the top of the bucket,
we ussually weld 2 hooks to the top of the bucket (pretty much
in line with the loader arms), and the chain would form
a triangle, keepping the side-to-side sway in check as well.

Disclaimer: I'm sure it's not kosher, I would never sign off on it professionally, and I would probably be shunned by others in my profession for admitting this but:

I've done just what digger is proposing with a 20' stick of HSS2*2*16ga. and two heavy duty ratchet straps. Of course, at that length the tube began to buckle in the center without a significant load. We were lifting wall sections for a hunting stand (mansion) approximately 25'-0". At that height, (or any additional height for that matter) you MUST use caution regarding terrain, ground stability, and swinging the load so as not to tip the tractor over.


Okay - go ahead - blast away