Thread: Buzzer Transport

Thanks for all the offers guys.

Dave (TTC) said he thinks at this stage he will collect it in the 18th and drop it at the deppo on the 19th. It is probably best if Dave contacts guys to make the arrangement directly for help rather than me getting in the middle.

It may be possible to drop a pallet off earlier but I wouldn't like to think Dave is left to manhandle this thing on his own, the more the merrier and safer.

Tankstand will steel strapping
A. Be enough to hold this beast
B. NOT damage the machine surfaces

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Tankstand will steel strapping
A. Be enough to hold this beast
B. NOT damage the machine surfaces

Good question! If I use enough it will. And I would use some scrap wood between the machine and straps.

I hope the engine lifter is the plan as I won't be manhandling anything.

I Believe an engine lifter is the plan, but in my experience it is hard to push the engine lifter in place while something that large swings around or rotates the opposite way you intend on your own.

Also helps to stop the rocking when being cranked up etc. A few steadying hands make things easier, safer and quicker.

I also have a pallet jack I may be able to bring with me


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

My Brother & I moved one similar to that with a engine hoist & a 1/2 ton chain block and a 7 x 5 trailer.

The engine hoist & B&T could not lift it & we would not have got the height anyway.

We lifted 1 end of it with the hoist & lifted the front of the trailer right up & pushed it under the raise end of the Buzzer.

Then we hooked the B&T with a bit of chain, around the front of the draw bar & the the chain & hook around the Buzzer.

We didn't so much pull the buzzer up onto the trailer, it was more pulling the trailer under the buzzer.

We had to move it into position so we could push the trailer under it first & we did this by lifting 1 end & putting 3 or 4 lumps of pipe under it. then it was simple roll it on the pipes and just keep taking the back pipe & putting it to the front.

I can't remember but I reckon we would have chucked a couple bits of that pipe under it when we were winching the trailer under it as well. Prolly wouldn't have done any good, but it couldn't hurt.

Steve

so long as I have a concrete floor right under the trailer I think my engine crane should do it. Depending where I have the boom it is good for anything from 1250kg down to 250kg.

It can lift high enough even given the size of the unit to get it into the back of a 6 x 4.


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Here is how someone else put one on a pallet.
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The extra boards running crossways seem like a good idea. Not sure myself if just four straps is enough.

Looks like either two pallets or one long one

I was planong on ising boards in a similar manner but a standard pallet

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

I think as long as the base sits fully on a standard pallet it should be ok. The pallet is just so it can be lifted with a fork. If a long pallet was available it may offer a small amount more protection that's all.

Two pallets may be unstable.

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Thanks for all the offers guys.

Dave (TTC) said he thinks at this stage he will collect it in the 18th and drop it at the deppo on the 19th. It is probably best if Dave contacts guys to make the arrangement directly for help rather than me getting in the middle.

It may be possible to drop a pallet off earlier but I wouldn't like to think Dave is left to manhandle this thing on his own, the more the merrier and safer.

Tankstand will steel strapping
A. Be enough to hold this beast
B. NOT damage the machine surfaces

Bugger, This didn't register until now. Originally it was the 20th, I'll be off golfing with my social club in the AM. All will be OK if picking up after 3pm ish.

That should work for me

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

I've been in touch with Dave and we are hopefully set for 4pm Sunday.
The address has me worried, I drive past there twice per week and slowed down today to have a closer look at number 80.
From the air it appears to only be a shed? Is it owned by the people next door in #82?
DSEL, can we have this confirmed, could you ask for precise directions please? Just wanting this to go smoothly and quickly.
Thanks.

I think that might be right. Spoke to the lass today and she said there are two driveways and take the one to the shed. Her mum will be at the house. All good to go for 4pm


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Hi Dave,

Just checking in to see if I am required tomorrow as I haven't heard anything. It sounds like Tankstand is right to go so there will be the two of you. Its a bit of a trek for me to be standing around doing nothing but if I am needed please let me know.

Cheers

Stinky