Sleeve Hitch, Power Lift Installation (Linear Actuator)

[@ingeniousmechanic]

Cool video, thanks. (Also digging the electronic rockytop and hillbillies lol)

[@toddwood3717]

Good video, I had already ordered the same actuator for my craftsman gt6000 for my box blade. Hopefully mine works just as good. thanks

[@3000gtalex]

Glade to see you still going at it I imagine I'll be the same thanks for the video

[@SmokymntnEd]

+Alex Behrens , Well Alex, it's either stay busy or lay down and croak. I'd rather it not be the latter....LOL, Thanks for watching!

[@nitebird500]

Since these ride on mowers aren’t built like the garden tractors, have you had any issues with your transmission since using the sleeve hitch ?

[@waynechildress8425]

Thank you so much for the help and electrical switch diagram

[@SmokymntnEd]

Wayne, I'm glad I could help! Thanks for the comment : > )

[@garryludwick2990]

I have 2 arms. Do you think 2 actuators (250# each) will work if I wire them together

[@barryhunt5357]

That turned out very nice !!!!! I have a Craftsman GT6000 with the sears sleeve hitch , I want to install a Linear Actuator , Johnny products charges big money for their actuator . I'm about saving money too , how has the actuator worked for you Sir ???? Is it fast enough and strong enough ?? Thank You for the video ...

[@SmokymntnEd]

Thanks for the comment Barry! It's been doing what I wanted. Probably a bit noisier than a good Warner, but also one heck of a lot cheaper. My wife says I'm cheap i prefer to think Thrifty : > )

[@shawnsavage9015]

Nice video.... May i ask a question? How do you determine the dimensions of these things. I see one that says minimum dimensions are stroke length plus 175mm. Max installation dimensions 2s plus 175mm. Help please?

[@SmokymntnEd]

Shawn what I did was found out how much Stroke length I needed and then shopped for an actuator that matched the Retracted and extended dimensions...I know that probably didn't help but it's the best I can do

[@SmokymntnEd]

I'll add, I had to figure from the center of the two mounting holes.

[@s.meredithclark1164]

Like your attitude

[@SmokymntnEd]

Thanks a lot,sometimes I succeed and sometimes not : > )

[@LUISDIAZ7777]

HOLA,EXCELENTE TRABAJO. PARA LA ALERGIA DEL ´PERRITO, BAÑALO CON SHAMPOO MEDICADO PARA HUMANOS MEZCLADO CON AZUL DE METILENO , ASI LE QUITE LA ALERGIA A MIS PERROS.

[@danagiles2093]

Thanks or the info. I also live in the smokies

[@SmokymntnEd]

No problem, I hope it helps! We're located about 20 miles from the Tn Border in NC

[@danagiles2093]

Can you give me a little more info on the actuator. Stroke length ? And lift pounds?

[@SmokymntnEd]

Dana, the Stroke was 4" although if you have enough clearance I don't see why it couldn't be a little longer. The Lift was rated at 1200 Lbs. as I remember. I went out to check it but the stick on info Tag was gone.

[@scottterry1659]

What is the name and number of the acturater

[@LanceSheppard]

What kind of actuators ate those?

[@SmokymntnEd]

Sorry for the delay, the Linear actuator is a used Warner I purchased off of E-bay. The actuator I installed on my Polaris Dump Bed Is A Chinese Knock off of some sort. It may not last a terribly long time but it's been working for 2 years now. Thanks for the comment!

[@LanceSheppard]

SmokymntnEd thanks for the reply!

[@EpicEnej]

good job

[@edcass4107]

Thank you very much, have a wonderful New Year.

[@RatsburyRaven74]

The actuator is not supposed to pull...it will damage the unit...you have to get a pulling actuator versus a pushing actuator...DERP!