Another Maker Pipe Project... I have a sub-compact...

Another Maker Pipe Project... I have a sub-compact tractor and there is a product called "The Big Tool Rack" (BTR) that can mount to a quick hitch compatible device. (https://www.bigtoolrack.com/ultimate-package). There are two problems with this rack.. 1) The $1999 price and 2) It weighs 300 lbs. The company making this rack has put a lot of time and engineering into the rack, but I do not need something so expensive and so heavy that I will only use occasionally. After my first Maker Pipe build (below), I plan on making a tool carrier for my tractor to mimick some of "BTR" functionality.. Wheels, quick hitch compatible, places for tools/equipment, and something much lighter that can still hold a lot of weight. I think the entire build should cost no more than $250 (maybe less). If it works well, there is a community of tens of thousands of tractor owners that are mostly DIY people that would give Maker Pipe a try. Comments welcome.

Update... It took about 4 hours to complete this build. Total cost is about $120 and the weight is less than 40 lbs. I kept it simple. I am sure I will add on to the tool rack as the need arises. If you want to see the rack in action (quick hitch on and off), this is a link to a brief video.

Another Maker Pipe Project... I have a sub-compact tractor and there is a product called "The Big Tool Rack" (BTR) that can mount to a quick hitch compatible device. (https://www.bigtoolrack.com/ultimate-package). There are two problems with this rack.. 1) The $1999 price and 2) It weighs 300 lbs. The company making this rack has put a lot of time and engineering into the rack, but I do not need something so expensive and so heavy that I will only use occasionally. After my first Maker Pipe build (below), I plan on making a tool carrier for my tractor to mimick some of "BTR" functionality.. Wheels, quick hitch compatible, places for tools/equipment, and something much lighter that can still hold a lot of weight. I think the entire build should cost no more than $250 (maybe less). If it works well, there is a community of tens of thousands of tractor owners that are mostly DIY people that would give Maker Pipe a try. Comments welcome.

Update... It took about 4 hours to complete this build. Total cost is about $120 and the weight is less than 40 lbs. I kept it simple. I am sure I will add on to the tool rack as the need arises. If you want to see the rack in action (quick hitch on and off), this is a link to a brief video.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PsPqpsrKfPys5ZcH9

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