I'm working on a new protein feeder that should hold close to 1500lbs. With for pipe legs. What size pipe do you think I can get away with? I was just going to use 2.5", like I did on the 3000lb I have, but have looking at pictures today, I'm thinking that my be way over kill.
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No such thing as over kill on the legs.....2.5" would be right. Are you adding skids under the legs? -
If you build it as tall as the last one, don't skimp on the legs. They are the foundation and the support for something you'll be putting a lot of weight in. The price difference between 1 1/2" and 2" pipe is not worth skimping on, for safety's sake. IMHOComment
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The more I thought about last night, I agree. No such thing as overkill. Mike it won't be as tall as the last one, lol. The top should only be about 9 1/2 ft. One day I will get a mig here at the house and be able to build them however big I want. For now I just use what I can find. Lol.Comment
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i built a feeder that holds 1500+# and i used 2" square tubing 3/16" wall thickness. its been in the field for over 2 yrs with no problems.
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