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orchidman



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:31 pm    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

I am approaching the time where I will need to lift some heavy items. One being a milldrill and in a couple months my engine.
Harbor Freight and Aircraft Supply have several to select from. What are/have others used?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:42 pm    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

I'd just get any of them locally. I got my latest one from Sam's
for something like $169 or so. You want one with legs that fold up so
it's more compact for storage, and hopefully it'll have 4 wheels on the
ground even after folding up the legs, so that you can roll it around \
easily. Additionally, mine came with a leveling bar attachment so
you could hang the engine from the hook at each end and crank a handle
to change the tilt of the engine. This allowed the engine to be
angled better at different times to make it easier to get the
mounts/bolts though. Anyway, there's not that much to them,
so I'd just shop around locally at the farm & barn, Sam's,
Harbor Freight, or wherever you can find one that has the most
options like the leveler.

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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I am approaching the time where I will need to lift some heavy items. One being a milldrill and in a couple months my engine.
Harbor Freight and Aircraft Supply have several to select from. What are/have others used?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:00 pm    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

Harbor Freight has a 1 ton, folding shop crane on sale right now for $99 (normally $170). Looks to be as sold as any other. Just picked one up today myself.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:13 pm    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

Sam's Club sells a nice one for around $200, I think. Best bet might be to
borrow one, if you can, unless you expect to use it a lot. I would
recommend on that has legs that fold up because they can take up a lot of
space otherwise.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:37 pm    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

I have used the HF for about 7 years. I paid about $200. Hung the engines on
both the Glastar and the 10. It weighs about 175 pounds and I have loaded it
by my self (although help welcomed) into the back of my pickup for transport
between the hangar and the house
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=7620

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:54 am    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

Pep Boys and Checker Auto seem to regularly have them on sale. I think
I paid $120 for mine, and it does fold up or break down for transport.
It didn't come with a load leveling bar, which would be nice.

On Nov 4, 2007 9:36 PM, David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> wrote:
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I have used the HF for about 7 years. I paid about $200. Hung the engines on
both the Glastar and the 10. It weighs about 175 pounds and I have loaded it
by my self (although help welcomed) into the back of my pickup for transport
between the hangar and the house
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=7620

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:23 am    Post subject: Re: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

Thanks all. Looks like I need to check Pep Boys, Sams, and Harbor Freight.
It sounds like a load leveling option may be something to look for as I shop more. One item it will need to do is to put my milldrill that I plan on purchasing in the next 2 weeks onto its stand. It has a 650 lb shipping weight so a one ton capacity should cover everything I intend to use it for. Arm length and height at max elevation will be something else I will look into when comparine.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:54 am    Post subject: engine hoist (shop crane) Reply with quote

I believe this is the one I picked up yesterday for $99. Not 100% positive as it's at my shop but looks right and matches the specs.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93840

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