the Electrician

the Electrician

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Hi Guys
I may need to hire a engine crane, HSS do one that will lift 500kg, is that enough to lift a 200tdi clear of a disco ?

Gary.
 
yeah that should do it, but.......... you will struggle like **** as it will be a flimsy lump of crap!

you would be better off hiring a larger one
 
the Electrician said:
Hi Guys
I may need to hire a engine crane, HSS do one that will lift 500kg, is that enough to lift a 200tdi clear of a disco ?

Gary.
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yep - 200 won't be more than 300Kg, even with everything attached

you do know you can buy a suitable crane for about £130 ?
 
obvious to some, but as you extend arm the weight capacity decreases
 
G-man said:
yeah that should do it, but.......... you will struggle like **** as it will be a flimsy lump of crap!

you would be better off hiring a larger one
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nah i reckon it'd be fine - what makes them cheap uns hard to use is if you have to move them over even slightly rough ground as they wobble and sway - over nice smooth floors they are grand

wouldn't want to lift 500Kgs with them every day of the week mind
 
Aint you got no mates with one.....I have 2 in me garage if you were closer (Not Mates but hoists)
 
Sean said:
nooooo the more it's extended the fatter the bloke standing on the other end has to be to keep the balance :)
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so I'll stand on it for tea/biscuits/bacon sandwiches:p
 
One thing to take into account is how high will it lift the lump - you've got to get a good height to clear the slam panel and Land Rovers aren't the lowest vehicles to begin with!
I used a block and tackle on a suitably strong beam - but i suppose thats only an option if you've got a suitable building with a suitable beam and roof height.

Cheers
Andy
 
G-man said:
that won't help as the boom folds up due to it being made of play-doh
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a even the 500Kg ones will lift twice that with a couple of chubby blokes to balance

but seeing as the engine weighs nowhere near 500Kg ....
 
I 've a clarke fold up model from machine mart and load leveler definitely paid for it's self time and time again:D
 
Sean said:
a even the 500Kg ones will lift twice that with a couple of chubby blokes to balance

but seeing as the engine weighs nowhere near 500Kg ....
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hahahahahahahahaha it'll be an el cheapo from HSS it'll lift it but i wunt trust it as far as i could throw it, a couple of years ago i would have said borow mine but i have had so many tools go missing i dunt lend them to anyone now!
 
Sean said:
so 15 posts later do we all agree that the answer to the orginal post is

"yes"
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well sort of...... yes it'll lift the engine but..... it'll likely not lift it high enough to get it out of the engine bay and it'll wobble like **** and you'll end up with 50 hernias trying to move it
 
yes and a 3 ton trolley jack to lower it with wheels off if needed it will **** out.
one engine crane driver and assistant(s)
 
G-man said:
well sort of...... yes it'll lift the engine but..... it'll likely not lift it high enough to get it out of the engine bay and it'll wobble like **** and you'll end up with 50 hernias trying to move it
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so the answer should be

"yes, but please ensure your medical insurance is up to date"
 
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