After perusing the comments, it is clear that most of the comments are negative. I sure do not see anyone stepping up and doing a better job. The man was kind enough to show you all his idea. Next time step up to plate or keep quiet. Thanks Bill for the getting the juices going inside the noggin!

I saw the crane bend, the truck chassis bottom out, and waited for that one eye bolt to lose it but it never did. Marvelous eye bolt. Great crane idea.

Been racking my brains out how to setup a crane in my Toyota! Awesome idea going off towbar. I have to get a setup not to hurt myself any further! Top job !😊

Thanks for demonstrating an actual load! Some of these guys build a pickup/trailer crane and then lift a 100lb log.

That is top shelf stuff! Thank you for building and sharing!

That crane mount is awesome!

Nice build - thanks for sharing. Cheers, Patrick

you earn a thumbs up from me for NOT having a foot or tripod contraption attached to it! nice one!

Very well presented. Bravo. No dialogue needed. Good balance on the triangles. Maybe(?) consider a truss or gusset on that upright, only to slow it's eventual warp. But it all seems well within limits for that 400 lb log.

nice, I like that you did not have to drill the bed of the truck as other cranes require.

Mechanical advantages are awesome! That's an awesome crane.

I was thinking so hard about it and couldn't find any good videos you rock man.

Dude, that thing is ready to snap!!!

That's a great idea. I'm thinking about making a slight variation on this for my crane. Me and my trusty everlast on the fabrication trail again.

Amazing how many guys can sit in their mama's basement eating a ham sandwich and criticizing everything anyone ACTUALLY working does!! That system looks great, works great and thank you for showing it to those of us who know what it takes to DO something!!!! I have something similar for loading large rocks, but it uses an electric winch. Thanks!!

Im planning on making one to. Thank you for showing this goes to show you don't need electricity or gas for everything

Hell of a work out Don't let the small chain get jammed lol lol .. Great idea

Outstanding !! It's very simple, looks clean and is apparently strong. I don't know what the cost might end up being but if they are reasonably priced you have a great product here. Good luck.............

this is nice work nice truck crane you built now you just need a 3quater ton truck since this one get very low when you lift that 300 pound log

Cool. You maxed it out. I'm impressed..

Looks like Mike Rowe ;-) Nice crane.

Cool idea. Now if I could just figure out something like that for my Toyota Rav 4 SUV!

Bill, could you take some video of the mounts on your truck. This is great! I want to weld a harbor freight crane on to something like your truck mount. Very nice!

That is awesome! I'd love for you to make one for me! it is exactly the setup I want.. nice job!

I like the crane placement. A support leg would probably be good though

Nice rig! What about a vertical support from the ground to the bottom of the vertical member, even if it's a floor jack or a stand, I think it'd greatly increase the stability. I've been wanting to build one of these for so long...one day soon I hope! Nice work man!

Good men! Amazing Work!!

Sketchy, very sketchy, but awesome idea! I would just build out of 3” at least, that looks like 2” had a lot of flex, either way great build! Thank you for sharing

seen one similar and it had a foot on the bottom to transfer the weight on the ground and not on the frame. Very nice though,

I would add a rear out rigger of some sort to stop the twist on the lower part of the lift.

Heck yes. What a great way to do it

That steel looked like it was at the top end of it's tensile limits there. Good idea, works well, but I probably wouldn't try lifting anything heavier

The amount of deflection in the boom is a little worrying. But, it did the lift. But, I wouldn't trust it to do that kind of lift over and over again. Like said before. Some reinforcement would be a good idea. I am certified rigging, mobile, and overhead crane operator. Metal fatigue would be my main concern. Cool idea though, I am definitely stealing some of the design ideas. I like the double receiver idea a lot. Going to be using mine on lifting heavy vehicle parts on and off of my flatbed F250. Engines, etc. Don't want it to be a permanent attachment to my truck, so this works really well.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing

Nice job there!!

Needs a stabilizer leg under the mast's base down to the ground...obvious if it hasn't been commented already.

I think this crane is one of the definitely necessary tools if you live outside cities. You can move many things: fuel barrel, engine, appliances etc. with no worry any one. Sorry for my english

Hell yeah best video I seen. 100%!

This is awesome! I am so making myself one of those! I have a smaller, Toyata Hilux

Thanks for this educational video,

I like that you use the Chevy for your video

Awsome very simple and seems pretty strong. Luca

Nice job Bill.......................

Best simple crane hitch attachment by far , I loke the second hitch assembly nice , mind if I ask for some materials plans

yeah that mast could use a bit of vertical reinforcing...or just don't pick so heavy logs :D

very good the invention ,, I would put reinforcement in the upper corner, and I would put a small extension in the upper tip,

That’s impressive.

While not shown (since I thought this log was light!), the truck crane also has an outrigger/stabilizer that can quickly be installed as shown at: suncatcherstudio.com/truck-crane/

That’s how you get some god damn work done! Shit I’m puttin one on my fuckin truck right now!

nice well done

Nice!

Need a foot to extend to the ground to keep the load from dropping the back end of the truck. I'm thinking about making something similar with my everlast welder a bit of steel I've got in back.

Great for dressing your deer harvest too

I think steel is saying "lubricate me" with grease....the chirping is metal galling itself. I'd probably try a ramp and winch arrangement assuming tailgate isn't destroyed.

Very nice. Maybe add an adjustable leg under the crane for support of heavy lifts.

Love the awesome idea mount, and all. Was wondering could this setup be left on while driving down the road? I have a ladder rack to keep the top secured. Just wondering cause my back isn't the best these days. Thanks for the video.

need abit of grease in that turning part but awesome work

Got yourself a low rider! ;)

at the end, were u rushing for water ? :)

This is a great idea.

I noticed that the crane doesn't interfere with the ground either.

A ground support is needed for stability bro. Too much deflection and car suspension is unstable. Good job.

That's a LOT of moment (or torque) on that hitch connection. Might slowly warp and fatigue the metal there. Great homemade crane though!

Room for lots of improvements.

haha your vehicle looks stanced under all that load lol

This makes me happy as fuck. Made one out of street sign posts when I was 20.

smart idea

That set up is nice, but I would worry about it coming down on my head.

Nice I'd just put support under lift ! A stand to keep it sturdy .

Hey that’s great thanks for the help. Very much sarcasm People make videos to show others how to do it some people show videos just to make themselves feel good.

Notice the Chevy squat and the running boards almost on the ground

Nice done

Parabéns! Ótima idéia!

Make one of these to attach to my power wheelchair, so I can go anywhere and transfer to a toilet seat, bed, couch etc.

I like the mounting but I prefer a larger safety margin.

Nice idea . Looks great I would reinforce it some more if possible.Great job though.' Im curious how you got such an exact weight for the log?

I like the design but it needs heavier steal and a trailer jack at the bottom so it won't go down

Nice.

Good idea, but how bout modifying and engine crane (hydraulic pump), instead of

I think I could have muscled it in and been on my way by the time he set that crane up.

TOWER CRANE : HOLD MY BEER.

What is the diameter of the two bottom round pipes and what is the thickness of the all tubes inserts inside round pipes?

nice

ya, great build, but the far end needs a scissor jack or something as such, you went down 6 + inches before you went up

If I make this out of a 3x2x1/4 inch rectangle tube would it be strong enough for 2000 pounds? I would also have a leg to support it.

Hey man, awsome job. Does the bottom bit need bearings or grease or anything or does it spin just fine?

ЛАЙК!!! Хороше приспособлення. УСПІХІВ!!!

The crane bring the truck to the log😂

Did that log fall out from the sky?

Hi Bill, what melody did you selected for this video?

I think I would add a leg that goes to the ground under the column

sorry that is too slow for me. the chunk of wood was tall enough to lean on the floor of the truck and tip in. and yes I do it all the time.

удлиннить вниз и опора с подножкой на землю с фиксацией нужна - распределить нагрузку от точки напряжения

Good idea , needs some improvements. Looks like it may not hold up to many of those heavy lifts though. Just being honest, the mast is too weak.

cool

Block & tackle's a bit slow...should attach an electrical winch to crane...not big price difference

good

Good idea but the whole thing needs refinement. Flexing once or twice is OK but fatigue will eventually set in...

it's on lean

much too slow using a chain block when you can buy a ATV winch and fit it for peanuts .. Called working smarter not harder !!!! But I really appreciate the design of the crane ! Bravo !