Deer cart/hauler. Any thoughts?
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: A shack in Arkansas
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RE: Deer cart/hauler. Any thoughts?
I have a yard cart that was originally intended to be pulled around by a lawn tractor. i put some 1" spindles on it and boat trailer hubs and some little lawn tires on it. i welded a new axle and added a 2" ball hitch. and can pull it with my four wheeler . it will follow as fast i want to go. i did weld it solid so i have no rattle.
i am going to build another scratch built one in the future.
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i am going to build another scratch built one in the future.
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#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: A shack in Arkansas
Posts: 2,029
RE: Deer cart/hauler. Any thoughts?
Oh yeah it has been well worth it's cost and labor i put into it. i have had people that have seen it in action and wnat me to build them one . to much work for what they would pay.
best thing a 4 wheeler could have!!!
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best thing a 4 wheeler could have!!!
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#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Peterstown WV USA
Posts: 2,541
RE: Deer cart/hauler. Any thoughts?
I have one that I made out of square tubing and bicycle wheels 20in and webbing for outdoor seats I got the metel when I was still working from some they had bent and threw away. I dont have any pics but I will say this it works perfect I have used it for 3 years now and have brought out several deer with it. I am disabled and cannot drag a deer anymore and that thing has been a life saver literly. They do sell them at Eders and it looks like a nice one to me it is worth the money but again I say being unable to drag one makes a lot of difference.
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Deer cart/hauler. Any thoughts?
I've been using an old golf bag cart quite successfully. I bought mine for $10 at a used sporting goods store. A couple of tie down straps is all it takes to secure the deer to the cart. It's nice because it folds up very very compact. Not a perfect solution but has definitely saved me some backache!
Honestly, the cart could use some simple mods to make it perfect...
* It needs another crossbar in the middle of the rail. The one at the top and bottom is not enough. The deer doesn't sit squarely enough without a middle crossbar and sometimes slips down onto one of the wheels.
* a cable running between the wheels (like an axil) would add some strength.
* Even though I've had no problems so far, larger wheels might be beneficial for rolling over some sticks, logs, etc.
-Mike
Honestly, the cart could use some simple mods to make it perfect...
* It needs another crossbar in the middle of the rail. The one at the top and bottom is not enough. The deer doesn't sit squarely enough without a middle crossbar and sometimes slips down onto one of the wheels.
* a cable running between the wheels (like an axil) would add some strength.
* Even though I've had no problems so far, larger wheels might be beneficial for rolling over some sticks, logs, etc.
-Mike
#7
RE: Deer cart/hauler. Any thoughts?
I made my own out of one of those infant jog behind carts. It's one of those carts with 3 wheels that people use to put a small child in then jog/run behind it. A friend of mine did not need it anymore so I easily modified it to haul deer. It works better than any store bought deer cart. I took the front wheel off of it and switched some of the bracing around. It has two bicycle tires on each side then I cut some safety belt straps, put a hole in each end then bolted them to the frame.