Forklift Made from Old New Holland 975 Combine

Forklift Made from Old New Holland 975 Combine COMBINES Conversions 24-1-34 We made this forklift from an old New Holland 975 combine. We call it our Forkbine. After stripping the machine down to the frame, we used two old plow beams for a frame and then remounted the cab, engine, and variable speed drive. We used the original cowling over the engine, filling in between the engine and cab with sheet metal. It works great as an all-terrain forklift. Our business involves rebuilding fertilizer spreaders. The Forkbine makes it easy to move spreaders and frames around outside of the shop. Our total cash outlay was only about $700. (Gary O. Truesdale, Bengar, Inc., 21830 Briggs Rd., Spencerville, Ohio 45887 ph 419 647-4343)

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