Cheap Harbor Freight 1/2 ton Crane Update

I was going to install an electric winch. But decided I wanted the reliability of a manual winch, So I installed a haul master manual winch from Harbor freight. This crane has only been installed for about 10 months. But I have used it over a dozen times lifting heavy objects objects into the truck that normally I would have to use a cherry picker. This is one of the best mods I’ve done that I get the most use out of. Please like and subscribe and we will see you guys on the next video

[@aholmes6612]

Lifting the generator is EXACTLY why i searched the crane video. I have a 250 pound Duromax. Thanks

[@trialnterror]

If that line hops off the pulley you’re going to have a bad day! I’d weld in 2 eyelets one at the tip and one by the pulley! But you do you!

[@quickspoolgarage]

That’s a good idea! Better safe than sorry. Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@aholmes6612]

I'm thinking of getting one if these for the exact reason...lifting a 250 pound generator. I'm curious about your suggestion of eyelets. Can you expound? Thanks

[@frankperry1543]

Excellent video. Glad to see the crane is still working well for you. I've got a coworker with the exact same crane in his bed did years with no issues. I'll probably pick one up today. Stay safe, and keep the videos coming.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Awesome thanks for viewing

[@yayyay7076]

Freaking awesome man. Great work

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks a ton!

[@workingcountry1776]

Thanks for the video. I am thinking about this version for my van and the taller one for my trailer.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Awesome!

[@Alex-ep7cn]

Looking good 👍 well done.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks for viewing

[@mannyactual]

Great video. I do alot of junkyard engine and transmission hustle. Im looking to put this on my Ram to make life easier.

[@quickspoolgarage]

It really is a game changer I’m constantly using mine!!

[@mannyactual]

@@quickspoolgarage I really liked how you used the angle iron as a lift point for the generator with the U bolts. Thats another thing I am going to try out to make things easier.

[@DunnMotors]

I need to get one of these. Save me a hernia

[@quickspoolgarage]

👍 it’s come in handy a lot more than you think.

[@Phiz787]

Well done!

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks

[@jbrunsonjr]

Great job on this

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thank you 👍

[@aaronboatright1]

Nice job!

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks for viewing

[@josecuervo9002]

Great to see this work. I’m planning to install one on my truck. Would like to see your set up for your generator. I need to make one for my generator

[@quickspoolgarage]

This crane has saved my back over and over again!

[@brandonGCHACHU]

I got one the other day. Probably won't use it much but for the $109 I paid for it, it definitely is worth the price vs blowing out a disc in my spine and being bedridden for a month

[@user-rj9pw1po5y]

it doesn't look not stylish. but much better than nothing. I want it too.

[@quickspoolgarage]

It’s not even visible from outside the truck 👌

[@benzini3144]

I installed a 2' length of pipe between the upper and lower sections of the crane so it's nice and tall when I need it to lift large items. Then I can remove the pipe and stow the boom under my bed cover when not in use. I also added an electeic winch and 12v actuator in place of the jack. The crane super nice and easy now.

[@quickspoolgarage]

That’s awesome!

[@LondenT]

How much weight is your actuator rated for? Any chance you have a link to the one you used?

[@quickspoolgarage]

@LondenT here’s the exact one that I used. amzn.to/3GwJjac

[@misterbulger]

I'm gonna figure out how to mount one to a stake pocket on my flatbed so its removable and I can move swap it front to back. Looks like a game changer for a guy who prefers to work alone. I wonder if they have an adapter out there...

[@quickspoolgarage]

Weld the 2x2 1/4 inch square on the bottom plate. Then mount a 2 inch receiver horizontally to accept the 2x2 👍

[@cocinaycocteleriaconjunjun7823]

Good video. I have a question. Where do you get the cap or plug for the jack bottle? Thack you.

[@quickspoolgarage]

Amazon sells them

[@cocinaycocteleriaconjunjun7823]

@@quickspoolgarage thank you.

[@jasonburns32]

great vid .. I'm thinking of using the taller version for lifting approx. 250 lb. of firewood through a trapdoor in my upper deck the question is due to the tight size of the trapdoor I will only be using the hand crank, do you think it's possible to use using only the crank or will it be too heavy.thanks

[@quickspoolgarage]

Hand crank will be fine you can always add a pulley to gear it down lower if need be.

[@nathanchin6443]

Nice set up. Did you do any mods for mounting the crane itself?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Yes I did, 👍

[@yayyay7076]

Also nice truck. Go stros

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thanks for viewing

[@fvg3401]

when you mounted the crane did you have to beef up the underside of the truck bed with a metal plate?

[@quickspoolgarage]

I did… check out my other video on exactly how I did it . Thanks for watching

[@spsully2582]

good thing your truck squats so much or reaching the jack would be difficult. I'm wondering if it would be better suited on the drivers side.

[@quickspoolgarage]

I recently purchased an engine and the only place to load was on the street in front of dudes house. I’m glad I did the pass side instead of driver. The pass side kept me from standing in the middle of the street which could be a potential hazard.

[@spsully2582]

@@quickspoolgarage that is a pretty good point I certainly didn't think of.

[@lukehumes2402]

I wonder how it would fare with a 4 ft gang box

[@quickspoolgarage]

The tailgate can be easily removed to leave the boom retracted to allow for more lift capacity.

[@Perses-_-]

What pulley did you use?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Got it at harbor freight 👌

[@brod12313]

Think it's tall enough to remove a boats outboard motor?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Should be!

[@u2walalang]

Can it carry a Harvey motorcycle?

[@quickspoolgarage]

Probably not. Thanks for watching.

[@Dailylifeofadventures]

Can this lift a 4wheeler

[@quickspoolgarage]

A small one

[@sosmotos_24h]

Quantas toneladas esse macaco hidraulico?

[@quickspoolgarage]

1 ton

[@sosmotos_24h]

@@quickspoolgarage a capacidade só do macaco hidraulico???

[@quickspoolgarage]

@@sosmotos_24h yes 👍

[@seanb1321]

Nice job!

[@quickspoolgarage]

Thank you