Power Caster

[Gadgeteer]

Here's a project I completed a few decades ago. I got tired from moving a rather large utility trailer around by hand, so put together his handy device. Power is supplied by a small HF 12 VDC winch, converted to chain drive by adding a sprocket to the cable spool. In/out reversing switch that came with the winch provides for reversing directions. Triangular design with split frame facilitates easy chain tensioning by sliding motor. Wheel is stolen off of a wheel borrow. Black pipe for handle. Easily moved the trailer with a full load of firewood.

[DIYer]

Thanks Gadgeteer! We've added your Power Caster to our Trailers and Towing category,
as well as to your builder page: Gadgeteer's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Power Caster by Gadgeteer

tags: motor, caster(s), winch

[arvid01]

I'm glade i found this power caster.

I will build this ASAP have a shop that is over packed and I need this type of tool to move equipment.

Thank you for you ingenuity.
dell

[Gadgeteer]

I should have mentioned that I added a bolt-on pipe receptacle to the tongue of anything I moved with the power caster. If the one-wheel caster is used with a ball, it will fall to a side.