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Maybe a Carry-all?

TSC sells the metal framework - add wood parts/box as you see fit.

Pallet forks, then just throw everything on a pallet. More for the front than 3pt, but a caryall can pick up a pallet too.

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Had the same problem as you have, it took me 30 years to build a carry all, one of the best implement to put on your tractor. You put it on when you need it, take it off when you don't. I built mine with 2'' angle iron with 2x10 and 2x4 pressure treated wood

I built a rectangular frame out of angle iron, 1-1/4 x 1-1/4" and laid a piece of 1/2" plywood inside that, At the front corners I had sufficient plywood cut-out that the hooks of the Harbor Freight quick-hitch fit in there. Then at the rear corners I had a loop at each corner made of 3/8" diameter rods. Attached to those loops was a light chain on each side. On each end of the chain I used those closed type latched chain connectors looking like mountain climbers use.

Then on the upper corners of the quick hitch frame I welded on loops so hooks from the chain could be attached there. Thus, the platform is supported on front by the hooks of the Quick Hitch and at the rear by the chains, adjustable. Since I had given away both of my good welders when I moved to the city, I went to Harbor Freight and bought a $100 wire feed welder. With that cheap welder I did all the work. It only welds light stuff, but it worked. These welds don't need much skill. This platform is also used for carrying wood to the cabin for heating. Is easily taken off and easily adjusted. Measurements about 3 feet wide by 3 feet to the rear. One added feature not really needed was an extra angle iron down the center in case the plywood sagged. Much lighter than fork lifts and pallets. You could add sides to the platform to keep stuff on it better.

Steel came from a local steel supply house. However some hardware stores sell it also.

In the past, I carried chain saws in a scabbards made of plywood attached to convenient parts of the tractor.

Beginner welder, practice first on scraps. Don't use their welding wire, but get some known brand wire, smaller size. This cheap welder does amazing and needs a 20 amp 110v outlet. Even comes with a cheap, but OK shield.

tonyvkubota said:

OK off to tractor supply , then a bite to eat in Roma' s on the way back. Thanks again

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Have a dozen HOT wings for me!

The attachment shown with the 2 inch square receiver is great. However, any of these three point tools usually is much better used along with the Quick Hitch as sold by harbor Freight and others. Get that and you will be pleased. For instance that triangular attachment can have a couple of 1" bars welded on to serve as a cleat for attaching a rope for when you want to pull over a tree that is about to fall the wrong way. Weld on some grab hooks and you have a place for chains for dragging logs. The, the obvious. Backup to a trailer and ease your ball hitch up under the trailer hitch and away you go, staying on the tractor all the time.