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Allanw
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Engine crane...

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Hi all,

I have just secured a Triumph 6cyl engine but now I have to worry about collecting it (these things are apparently 130kg!). I'm weighing up buying or hiring but either way I don't want a wasted trip because I didn't bring some piece of equipment or hired the wrong crane...

Firstly, I don't suppose anyone in the vague vicinity of Reading has one they fancy either lending me (in exchange for a few quid, obviously) or selling?
Beyond that any tips on what I need and how to go about it would be appreciated - I've heard if you extend the boom then the supported load drops and things like that. What works in practice?

Short term its simply delivering an engine outside of the car but later on I obviously want to be able to get engines in and out of cars.

Thanks!

Allan.
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Hi Allan,

Just in case you don’t see it, I have sent you a pm.

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I recently weighed a 2ltr carb triumph engine c/w flywheel and clutch - it weighe 445lbs / 202kg.
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Hi Allan,

I'm about half an hour south of Reading near Farnham and could lend you my crane. From memory it is rated for 2 tons. The more you extend the boom that drops down to (at full extension) half a ton I think. But still, that was plenty for installing a Ford V8 in mine.

Cheers,

Andy
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Go with a long reach one if you consider buying one. Engines sit quite far back in a Hawk.
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