1963 IH 303 Combine Converted Into A Forklift

1963 IH 303 Combine Converted Into A Forklift COMBINES Conversions 27-4-41 I recently converted an old 1963 IH 303 combine into a multiple purpose rig that can be used either as a forklift, man lift, or crane with a reach of 33 ft. To convert the combine, I first shortened the wheelbase by 2 1/2 ft. and then lowered the control platform 2 ft. I bought the forklift, which had been junked out, from my employer. I used 3 by 6 rectangular tubing to make a new frame and then welded a 3/4-in. thick steel plate to the front part of the combine that supports the mast. The entire mast can be hydraulically shifted 10 in. left or right. (Mark Friebel, 4149 Wareham Rd., Shelby, Ohio 44875 ph 419 347-6464)

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