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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. |
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