Handling 150 lbs devices
 

Ignoramus23984 wrote:
I am soon going to pick up six devices, each is a rectangular shape
approximately 2x1.5x1 foot. Each weighs 150 lbs. I hope that the
seller will load them into my pickup with a forklift, but unloading is
where I have my doubts. I could unload them with a chain hoist or a
"shop crane", but that is a hassle.

I do generally deadlift 170 lbs, but I am a little afraid that
unloading is a different kind of movement and is more injury prone. I
am not really all that worried to damage the devices, each cost me
around $6, but I do not want to get injured.

So, I am looking for some simple unloading ideas that could make it a
little safer. Such as, perhaps, to put a "step" close to the tailgate
so that I could first lower the thing on that step, and only then to
the dolly.

Maybe I am just a wuss and unloading should be no problem, but I
wanted to check with knowledgeable people.


Definitely the kind of thing to get some kinda of assistance for. See
if you can get/build a cart the same height as your tailgate so you can
slide them right onto it and not have to lift them at all. That would
be ideal. Failing that maybe use a ramp and a rope to slide them down
to the ground. Back injuries take a long time to heal, and are a
serious business, it's not "wussy" to take care of yourself, it's smart.