Folding Engine Hoist/Crane Recommendations
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Have a K20a engine and gearbox to remove from the EP3, will take it out from the top hence the need for an engine hoist/crane.
Would like a folding 1tonne version under £200. Sadly there aren't any decent 2nd hand around where I live so need to buy a new one. SGS don't have any of their 1 tonne currently available, looks like ebay is the only choice. Any recommendations as to a decent one or are they all from the same factory in China?
Would like a folding 1tonne version under £200. Sadly there aren't any decent 2nd hand around where I live so need to buy a new one. SGS don't have any of their 1 tonne currently available, looks like ebay is the only choice. Any recommendations as to a decent one or are they all from the same factory in China?
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-0...
2 tonne for less than most places sell 1 tonne models for.
2 tonne for less than most places sell 1 tonne models for.
I looked at hiring, think it was about £60+vat for the weekend hire. Means you're either restricted to getting everything done in a weekend or you need to hire again to finish the job. Plus going to collect and drop off. Didn't seem worth the hassle over just buying one. Although the one I linked to was less when I bought it so even easier to justify.
I needed one recently like you it’s probably for a one off job. But as it’s a chassis swap I needed it over a few months about 4 times. Facebook marketplace seemed to have a few for rent at £20 a day, well used, but so what?
In the end I won a Clarke strong arm for £107 on eBay. It’s a bit worn but still works just fine and lifted a 300TDi plus both gearboxes as one unit. I’ve also used it to move the thing about a fair bit and had it jacked up for a full on steam clean so it’s come in more useful than I imagined.
Will Probably stick it on marketplace when I’m done and get my money back
In the end I won a Clarke strong arm for £107 on eBay. It’s a bit worn but still works just fine and lifted a 300TDi plus both gearboxes as one unit. I’ve also used it to move the thing about a fair bit and had it jacked up for a full on steam clean so it’s come in more useful than I imagined.
Will Probably stick it on marketplace when I’m done and get my money back
Edited by eltax91 on Tuesday 20th April 10:29
As I said mine was a cheap Chinese one, it's 10+years old and used a lot, its stored inside, but in the tropics, earlier this year I had to change the hydraulic fluid. Few pound and easy fix, I assume the fluid just took in some water in the humidity. That's been the only issue. it wouldn't worry me buying second hand.
There's the 'Switzer' 2 ton on eBay for £187, I bought that one last year. It looks like they all come from the same place in China. The 1 ton version is £175. IMO the 2 ton is the one to get as they're only rated for that at the shortest extension, dropping to 1/4 of that at full extension (so 2 ton -> 500kg or 1 ton -> 250kg).
I used mine for a BMW N62 V8 + autobox at a combined 300kg, worked great.
It looks like a K20a + gearbox is about 180kg so you should be ok with the 1 ton version, but I'd still get the 2 ton for safety factor.
I used mine for a BMW N62 V8 + autobox at a combined 300kg, worked great.
It looks like a K20a + gearbox is about 180kg so you should be ok with the 1 ton version, but I'd still get the 2 ton for safety factor.
F17SRF said:
Thanks guys, just ordered the switzer 2 tonne version, the front wheels being able to swivel compared to the non swivelling 1tonne version I think will reduce the swearing factor ??
Nice one, never realised the wheel arrangements are different. The 2 ton also sits on 4 wheels when folded so can be scooted around too. The legs are pinned upright so they can't fall.Don't forget a load leveller, they're £20 and up on eBay.
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