Engine cranes

[maple_leaf_eh]

I have a collapsible (on request, not by accident) hydraulic lift hoist. Similar to: http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/R...rane/8210072.p

The issue I keep finding is there is not enough vertical rise when loaded. Put a weight on it, and the caster wheels take all the pressure. Try to move it around, and the load swings, or the legs foul against something.

If you are taking out an engine, consider how close you can get the body of the hoist to the engine compartment, then see if the hoist will have as much range as you need to hook on, lift it, and get it past the rest of the vehicle.

[Lynn Eades]

Ron, you are able to edit your own posts very easily.

Dale, I built my own set up like Scott posted. I'd go this way. Mine is 3.5M high, so had to assemble it inside the shed. I can easily drive through it (I have lifted and turned my carrier hull on to its sides, with mine)
If you cant do that, but have a strong point (a supported beam in a shed?, or a suitable tree)
If you can hang an endless chain (or chain hoist, or chain block) or what ever you call it, then you manouvere the carrier into place, lift the motor, drag the carrier away, and lower the motor onto a trailer.

My dad used to use a wire strainer, but not recommended in this pc world.
Engine cranes tend to take up a lot of room, and the front legs are often difficult to fit around things. The gantry will be similar, but much more versatile.
Warning about an engine lifter:
Do not be tempted to lift from a hook that is further out than the front wheels.

[Dale Jordan]

Thanks for all the tips everyone . I have just tilt tray VR2225 to my new shed 2.4 m side walls , I need to check the height in centre of shed . I'm thinking of buying the super cheap crane for other smaller jobs around the shed not for engine lifting , I can get my friend with his hiabb crane to do that but will still look at over head idea sounds much stronger and safe , I'll try and post some photos of new shed having trouble with photo bucket ..Dale PS super cheap have their cranes on special $199 . down from $499 . till 30 03 14

[Jon Bradshaw]

I have my carrier in a small garage and have backed under a suspended beam to lift engines and other heavy things out of my truck, then placed them into the carrier. It can be done very cheap and have the same effect as a big engine hoist. I also have a "shop crane" or "hydraulic lift" on a dolly that moves around. I find it takes up a lot of room and since I know where my project is sitting when it is in the garage I can position the beam to be in place for it. Simple wood beams bolted to run along the wall so it can slide back and forth, a rudimentary "gantry style" if you will. Works great for me and cost me about $100.

[Dale Jordan]

Ok I've got the old photo bucket sorted out . Here are some photos of my new shed it's about ten years old very dirty and dusty from the old owner of the property , must have been a wood worker lots of caked on red dust and spider webs , rats nest etc , plus ply over half of the walls so I strip it out and pressure cleaned every surface look like new now . This is my first ever shed I've only been waiting 52 yrs for this I've been working under a car port with my carrier for the last eight month I have to tarp her up everyday , what a pain in the ass can't believe how good it is to work in a shed. It rained all day today so I have test fitted some of the parts to the hull just to get a feel of how she will look , all's good from now on , shed is 12 mx 7 . I end up with 9m x 7m for my toys the rest is for house storage . Dale







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[Jon Bradshaw]

I wish I had as much room as you. My current garage is only about 11' x 21'.

Carrier is pretty much all that fits in it with just enough room for tool boxes, furnace, work bench and welder.

[Keith Webb]

That looks great Dale, wish I had something like that!

I see you have a good supply of cloths and rags hanging up there to soak up all the oil.