The forklift is a great eBay item! Before I found mine, I had checked all the
local outlets, nothing a few things, but nothing too practical. I did find a
3000# Yale cheap, but it had an Continental industrial engine and parts are
expensive. Also found a big Nissan/Datsun 6000# forklift, used a standard
510-type engine. But, it had a bad axle assembly, and (basically) no parts
availability). Bunch of dead-ends that way.
So, I happened to check eBay. Found quick a few, learned that electricity can
be a bad choice. The "E" forklifts are often quite cheap (<$1000, even <$500),
but when the batteries go, it is TOTALLY useless, all it is either project
material or scrap because replacement (even used) batteries cost so much.
Also discovered that some forklifts use standard engines. Best parts
availability is for US brands still in business, it seems. That means Yale and
Hyster, some Cats. Look for one with a standard engine, Chev is ideal (cheap
and easy to repair). Best choice (overall) is a pneumatic 5000# or greater
lift. Expect it to be LPG, but you can always convert to gasoline later.
Here are a few examples from eBay (none are perfect in all ways):
TCM Pneumatic LP Forklift Like Hyster Clark Item # 1775962279
1989 Manitou Fork Lift Item # 1867162657 (this one is VERY attractive!)
Forklift-ClarkC300-50 Item # 1775918990 (very nice machine, but it is in
Michigan)
Forklift-ClarkC20P Item # 1775918793 ($750, but only 2000#)
8000lbs Clark forklift Item # 1774258654 (late model, 8000# (!!), but it is
electric)
Forklift, 8000LB cushions, 5 for 1 price!!! Item # 1776157447 (it has a
"Reserve price", but there are 5 units for 1 price)
You get the idea. Check it out.
Mark V.S. in Austin, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric [mailto:eric@megageek.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 5:26 PM
To: VanScoter, JMark
Where do you get these fork lift trucks from? I'd be interested in
something like that if I could find one. (but first I need a job 8>()
jmark.vanscoter@amd.com
10/09/2002 15:07
To: eric@megageek.com, shop-talk@autox.team.net
cc:
Subject: RE: electric motors (free for a good home and a
questions)
Inch-
The motors from the feed mixers are probably induction/repulsion motors.
These are motors designed to start heavy loads and not stall or overheat.
Very good and strong motors.
For a hoist, I have no real suggestions. I am paranoid about lifting
something and then seeing it fall down. A hoist should have some type of
fail-safe ratchet device installed, IMHO. Just gearing couldmake a lift,
but there is no safeguard.
I just bought an old forklift truck, you can get a 4000-6000 pound truck
for a surprizing ly low price. I got a nice Hyster truck with a Chev
4-cyl. They also made them with Chev V-6 engines.
Mark V.S. in Austin, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric [mailto:eric@megageek.com]
I have 4 motors...
2 of them are 3/4hp motors that used to be in chicken feed
mixers/feeders. I have no idea if they work or not, but if anyone is
interested in them, they are free. (I can check if they work if someone
is interested. I don't have to much info on them as the labels on them
are worn off. Note, they are BIG and HEAVY!)
Now, I also have 2 other motors that are 3/4hp 115volt. They came off of
my boat lift, so they are designed with the clutches and all built in.
Now, for my question, I wanted to built an electric hoist out of one (or
both of them)
Does anyone know where I can get some plans for one? I was thinking of an
"A" frame or other overhead, movable frame that I could lift stuff up
with. Sort of like a general purpose lift. (or should a buy a prebuilt
unit?)
One of my projects is rebuilding an old metal lathe. With pieces well
over 1000#, I need some help moving it and this should fit the bill.
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