What do I need to add soft wheels to hydrolic

[yenling83]

Hey All

I’d like to buy this hydraulic cart and pay someone to weld softer rubber wheels onto it. I’m curious if anyone recommends any wheels/tires in particular that you can buy online? And what else will I need to supply a welder with in order to have a functional cart?

 

[PiñonJ]

@markyscott converted one. You might be able to find it searching his threads.

 

[leatherback]

Why not just unscrew the wheels and screw new ones on there? Or am I missing something crucial here that requires welding stuff?

 

[berzerkules]

I wonder if it would be easier to buy a scissor lift that wasn't on a cart and just mount it to a heavy duty garden wagon or something.

 

[Potawatomi13]

Much depends on surface where needed to roll? May need high pressure pneumatic tires much bigger diameter if off hard surface. If very handy could likely do oneself.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

The wheels right now aren't welded on, they seem bolted. What you'd need is tools to unbolt them, and you'd need some rubber wheels to bolt on.
Welds are only as strong as the quality of the welder and the material; the types of metal need to be the same and the base plate for the wheels has to be thick enough to withstand the force of movement. This makes it difficult to advise you from far away - and I'm no metal alchemist so I really can't tell from looking at it.
With bolts, they're easier to replace if something breaks. You don't want to haul this thing on three or two wheels to your car, to get it to the welder, have him grind the old ones off, to install new wheels. Those bolts would work just fine.

To do a proper weld, paint has to be removed entirely, and you'll have to repaint it yourself (or have it done) as well. Something to consider, because these things are usually magnetically painted (or whatever it's called) with heavy duty paint. To keep the quality, you'll have to think about a 300 USD paint job on top of the welding process.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

these things are usually magnetically painted (or whatever it's called) with heavy duty paint

I think you might be talking about powder coating(?) though that is typically a dry powder applied electrostatically and then baked.

 

[flor1]

A vender had a kit to convert a scissor lift to a bigger tire.
Not sure who it was

 

[flor1]

Superbly bonsai makes the kit I was thinking of

 

[Forsoothe!]

Harbor Freight has pneumatic tires mounted on fixed & swivel casters that would do the trick, bolted in place. Bolting is moveable, welding is forever. The biggest draw-back is the increased height needs to be compensated for by mounting with a wider wheelbase, outboard of the frame, and to angle plates welded to the outside of the frame. The increase in width would restrict your ability to get close in some cases. These kinds of wheels go over rough surfaces and grass easily.

 

[moke]

Here you go these are quite pricey but may give you ideas.

Kit - PT Bonsai Cart Kit - Potted Tree Gadgetry Hydraulic Push Wagon

This kit will require you to purchase a 500# hydraulic table from your local Harbor Freight. This kit will require someone with OK mechanical ability and tools. Please check the video for what will be required. This Potted Tree Gadgetry PT Bonsai Cart Kit is one of the only ways to have one...

www.superflybonsai.com

 

[sorce]

I would verify which style of fixed rear wheel position you will receive, as they show 2 different for the same unit.

This picture shows a flat section which would be easy to weld or even just bolt to.


The other would require cutting them off, or fabricating a larger bracket.

Sorce

 

[sorce]

Actually, you can probably drill out the fixed axle holes to accept a larger full through axle and run your wheelbase outside the cart.

Sorce

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

I think you might be talking about powder coating(?) though that is typically a dry powder applied electrostatically and then baked.

Ah yes, powder coating it is. Thanks!

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

I would verify which style of fixed rear wheel position you will receive, as they show 2 different for the same unit.

This picture shows a flat section which would be easy to weld or even just bolt to.
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The other would require cutting them off, or fabricating a larger bracket.

Sorce

Bolts go through the wheel, and the wheels can be changed so it seems.

 

[sorce]

Starting to think the fixed side is going to be easier than the swivel side.

I don't think you'll find a directly boltable swivel wheel large enough to level with the rear and have clearance to swivel.

You almost might consider paving a smooth path over fixing the wheels.

Sorce