Handling 150 lbs devices
 

"Ignoramus23984" wrote in message
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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.

Any thoughts?

i


Handy hydraulic cart
http://tinyurl.com/ls5l5

Handling 150 lbs devices
 

Snag some men from the home depot just for support. it will cost you 30
bux

Handling 150 lbs devices
 

I considered one of those, but with an 18" lift range it would rarely be
of much use. One that extended from six inches to three feet would be a
lot handier.


Ranieri wrote:

Handy hydraulic cart
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay3?storeId=6970&productId=200054674&R =200054674

Handling 150 lbs devices
 

daniel peterman wrote:

Snag some men from the home depot just for support. it will cost you 30
bux

Or go down to the local bodybuilding gym and offer beer and/or protein
shakes.

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