I have too many cars and need to piush a lot of heavy things around. I am now at the age where I get tired out pushing carts with engines on them all day long.

I'd rather save my energy for repairs and other things.

I need a power pusher.

Yesterday I looked at a fork lift that was the walk-behind type: would lift a 2200 lbs load 8 feet in the air. I thought about adding a container at the top and using it like a portable scaffolding for my building, to install conduit and insulation on the ceiling.. The problem: you had to push it by hand everywhere, it had no power capability.

I have heard you can build a power pusher using a large starter and the right gearing.

That seems very unlikely, but I'm game.

I have also looked at buying a golf cart and cutting it down, just using the batteries, controls and the driving axle.

Anyone got any ideas?

I did find a nice power pusher for 6,000, which is why I'm looking for something else. I'm game for modifying or building. Just need the ideas.

I don't want my obit to read: " found dead behind the cars he was pushing out of the way to get access to a garbage can."

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
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3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Do you mean these sorts of things?

Pallet Trucks : LIFT-RITE Powered Pallet Truck - Pallet Jack : Avenue Industrial Supply

Pallet trucks come in all shapes and sizes they even fit on the back of trucks but they all seem to rely on the heavy stuff already being on pallets.

I haven't looked at the prices for this sort of thing recently but 20 years ago you could buy a second hand fork lift truck (gas powered thing) for less then a pallet truck.

I think your solution will depend a bit more on the surface over which you need to move / haul this stuff. Strong smooth concrete is best but isn't always everywhere. Small wheels can not always manage with uneven surfaces.

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1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Thanks for the info. The picture in the thread below shows what I'm looking for but a pallet jack, if priced low enough, would also work.. I don't consider 5,000 low enough.

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Home craftsman have been using starter motors to power vehicles almost since cars had electrical starters. I remember reading articles in the late 50s and early 60s about using the,. They are stout, but best used intermittently.

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i have a portable post hole digger that uses a ford starter motor.has 2 cables about 15ft long and clamps on the ends like jumper cables.want to dig a hole just get the car,truck or lawnmower close and hook up and dig.had to be made back in the 50's or 60's.thing is awesome.

Yep 5000 is a bit too much for most individuals I guess.

The picture you posted looks interesting but wouldn't the wheels just spin or is it way heavier than it looks?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Here you go.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=aircraft+power+tow&source=web&cd=6&ved=0CJ4BELcCMAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dl7Kv9sVoALU&ei=Xs2OT7z1MIffiAKrz83LAw&usg=AFQjCNEdgRPc080YLot_-uC_skcXvfrKiw

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Here is what is used at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum:
Stringo - the versatilve electric car and vehicle moving system

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1985 300D aka Miss Margaret
1991 300SE aka Alarice
1995 SL320 aka Samantha
1997 K1500 Silverado
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1999 E300 ex-wife got it and let her son ruin it
1984 190 2.3 ex-wife got it and let her son destroy a great car
1985 300D (CA version) aka Maybelline lost to deer at high speed.
1981 300D aka Madeline (went to salvage at near 400k) rusty, yet best car I ever drove
Wishlist:
McFarlan TV6 (only a few privately owned)
ReVere with Rochester engine
1917 Premier (only one left)

It looks like it might use the weight of the vehicle being pulled to provide downforce/traction.

Oh right so it is a puller not a pusher?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

If you are looking for something just to move a dead vehicle, a good sized snowblower would do it. You can attach a chain and pull, or throw a moving pad on the front and push.

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Here is an example of my solution.



Can push, pull and lift things, and it can dig and spread and carry.
Also, when you run out of things-that-you-bought-it-to-do, you can invent a whole new batch of jobs that can absorb all that 'extra' time you have...

I cut a hole in the bucket for a hitch ball too, makes moving trailers quite easy.

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1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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How about a riding lawnmower? They're cheap and usually geared pretty low. Throw on a utility trailer, weld on a hitch for a tow dolly, etc. I think you'd be good with that IMO.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Maneuverability sucks. Too big to get into tight spots, too small to push something heavy unless it's on a smooth surface. Can't carry the tongue weight of anything bigger than a rowboat. Gearbox not at all designed for the extra load.

The list goes on. You can f0ck up a bunch of stuff trying to use one for those tasks though...

As much as I dislike the expression, it fits too well... Been there, Done that.

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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