Thanks everyone for the thoughts about folding engine cranes. I picked up a 2
ton folding crane from Pep Boys this evening, $104.00 after the $40 rebate and
just $5.00 more than the 1 ton crane that was essentially the same physical
size . It packs up reasonably small when folded and once I get through this
winters projects it can live in the basement until required for service again.
The cranes are rated relative to the boom extension and this one is still good
for half a ton when fully extended.
Stan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-6pack@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf
Of Foster, Stan
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 12:18 PM
To: 6pack
Subject: [6pack] Recommendation for a folding engine crane ?
I wonder if anyone has a recommendation for a folding engine crane for around
$150 or less that is known to be capable of removing a TR6 engine and tranny
with OD. I have no practical limit wrt headroom but I do have space
constraints.
I checked with Taylor rental and they want $50 a day to rent a crane that I
will probably need four times (removal, loading for transportation,
unloading,
installation) so in the end it will be more convenient and no more expensive
to buy one as long as it collapses pretty good for storage.
The main issue seems to be boom length to reach to a point above the rear
engine lifting eye.
Stan
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