Engine Crane what size

[chrispitman]

Been having alook at engine cranes there seems to be a 1 ton and 2 ton all look the same just different branding.

Has anyone used one of these on the Chimaera, I guess it would have to be at full extension rated at 250 or 500kg to clear the front of the car.

Whats the rough weight of a Rover V8

also T5 gearbox weight if pulling as one.

[kris450]

The below is a standard 1 tonne crane. Think I had it on the middle setting for 500kg, lifting both engine and gearbox together, no problems with clearance.

[Alexdaredevils]

Don't worry to much about the weight, get one with a dam long arm

[neal1980]

I got this one from ebay for about £170.00 New delivered (search 2 tonne) with the adjustable engine thingy bob...Lunch time drinking sorry I cant think whats its called

[chrispitman]

kris450 said:

The below is a standard 1 tonne crane. Think I had it on the middle setting for 500kg, lifting both engine and gearbox together, no problems with clearance.

Was that with the body on, as in pic you can see chassis ?

[kris450]

chrispitman said:

Was that with the body on, as in pic you can see chassis ?

Ah...very good point. Yes the body was already off. Even so there was enough left in the lifting range I'd say to not worry.

[chrispitman]

Thanks

[TheRealFingers99]

A load leveller may be handy especially if taking the box and engine out in one hit.