omiles wrote:
@phil good question, I have a Briggs & Stratton p3000, similar wight to the Honda 3000. Not sure that would support the 85 lbs...
I think if you use the Jack mounts as I did, you would have no problem. The jack mounts support well over 50% of the weight. Without the stabilizing braces to my ladder, my Honda is totally supported by the jack mounts. It will have the tendency to move side to side, that is why I installed the ladder brace.
I respectfully think you guys are overthinking this. I weigh about 290 pounds, and I climb my ladder with the gas and Honda mounted. Never a problem. The gas or Honda do not bounce up and down. Plus the fact, The Honda has over 50% if not all of its weight on the jack mounts. The jack mounts are strong enough to raise the rear of your 4000 lb TC.
