Turning my Backhoe into a Boom Crane - The Ultimate Transformation

Welcome to my latest DIY project where I take my John Deere 410 backhoe and build a boom crane for it. This is redneck engineering at its BEST!

In this video, I will show you how I made a DIY boom crane from scratch, a project that is perfect for anyone looking to safely and easily lift heavy materials like plywood to the roof of their construction site, such as a fire station restoration or a new workshop build. With this homemade boom crane, you will be able to tackle construction framing and other tasks with ease, making it a vital tool for any DIY enthusiast or contractor. My scratch fab projects are all about making it yourself and saving money, and this boom crane is no exception. I will take you through the entire process, from planning to execution, and some mistakes along the way.

Doing the high work to save the Phillipsburg fire station and turn it into the new Scratch Fab Work Shop continues.

Homesteaders and solo builders if you have a backhoe this homemade crane is a game changer!

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00:00 Intro
00:22 Explaining the work
01:16 No Design Just Start Building
05:19 Play rain
07:05 Bracing for strength
09:57 Will it lift?
10:53 Chains for Support
14:48 Version 1 Walkaround & Test Lift
16:25 Is the boom long enough?
17:56 Modifying the Boom
19:43 More Testing
20:38 Wiring Redneck Style
22:36 Test Lift with weight
23:41 Winch problems
25:38 Version 2 Walkaround
28:15 Working with the Boom Crane
32:30 Conclusion and Thoughts

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