Need a gantry crane for a one time use.

[woodchucker]

A 3 ton lull weighs

lull?

 

[Flyinfool]

lull?

A lull is also known as a Telehandeler. It is an off road forklift.

Here is one with a 6,000 capacity available locally for rent.

https://www.unitedrentals.com/marketplace/equipment/forklifts/telehandlers/6000-lb-telehandler-35-39-ft-variable

 

[woodchucker]

A lull is also known as a Telehandeler. It is an off road forklift.

Here is one with a 6,000 capacity available locally for rent.

https://www.unitedrentals.com/marketplace/equipment/forklifts/telehandlers/6000-lb-telehandler-35-39-ft-variable

thanks, I knew what a telehandler was, but never heard it called a lull.

 

[extropic]

I like the idea.
but
A 3 ton lull weighs a bit over 20,000 lbs. add several thousand pounds of trailer to hold it and a big rock and you are talking getting close to 30,000 lbs. My truck would never move that more than a few feet let alone a 700 mile round trip.

Rent the Telehandler local at both ends? Major rental yards will deliver.

 

[Gnpenning]

thanks, I knew what a telehandler was, but never heard it called a lull.

Lull is a brand name.

 

[m1kemex]

Time to call the professional heavy rock riggers.

I'd recommend Ancient Egypt Inc. but I heard they are out of business now.

 

[MikeInOr]

I have no clue how much my sliding table saw weighs. The cabinet is made out of steel more than 1/4" thick. I have also unloaded my 9x42 Bridgeport clone and Southbend 13" long bed lathe with this gantry.

 

[Just for fun]

I just read through this thread, I had several ideas along the way, they have all been mention. Even my smart a** unloading comment.

My one suggestion on moving the rock is to hire a local dirt contractor at both ends of the project.

My other thought is to save on real-estate and the hassle of getting the rock is to install a steel post like your neighbor has... Scratch that idea, then you will have to strighten the pole ever time someone hits it.

Good luck man!