What Did You Buy Today?

[682bear]

Are there lifting eyes on that? How about a tow truck to lift it off. Cheaper than a crane

There is no possible way to lift it from the top... it has to be lifted from underneath.

Even lifting it with a forklift is a little sketchy... the front lift 'ledge' underneath is not really ideal. It would be too easy to let the fork slip off that ledge.

Also, it is top heavy... it was very 'tippy' as we were loading it on the trailer.

I'll figure it out... I really don't have a choice, do I? Lol...

-Bear

 

[682bear]

The 618 was pretty heavy bear . It lifted the ass end of a Bobcat off the ground ! We had 5 people and quite a few brake rotors on the rear at that point also . I'm guess 2500 minimum on that .

From what I've read, 2500 is about right for the 618... the 818 is 3000 or a little more...

-Bear

 

[mmcmdl]

It would be too easy to let the fork slip off that ledge.

Yes , same as the 618 . Like I said , I clamped the forks with a couple beam clamps and also added a few ratchet straps so the forks couldn't slip . And yes , it is top heavy also . Not the easiest thing I've ever loaded or unloaded .

 

[woodchucker]

see if you can find a manual showing the lifting positions.

 

[mmcmdl]

see if you can find a manual showing the lifting positions.

I have the original manuals but you know how that goes ...............................

We don't need no schtinkin manuals !

 

[Janderso]

Are there lifting eyes on that? How about a tow truck to lift it off. Cheaper than a crane

According to the manual you sling it from the bottom with straps and lift overhead.
Do not strap down the table!!
You an get two forks under it as well.
See pic.
The slot to the left and the flat in the front.
This is 2,700#
I should clarify, this is the 618 Micromaster, two way autofeed.
It holds 15 gallons of hydraulic fluid, way oil. =120#

 

[mmcmdl]

This is 2,700#

No wonder it lifted the Bobcat off the ground I knew it was heavier than the mills , but didn't realize it was that much heavier . But again , they are sweet grinders .

 

[Papa Charlie]

There is no possible way to lift it from the top... it has to be lifted from underneath.

Even lifting it with a forklift is a little sketchy... the front lift 'ledge' underneath is not really ideal. It would be too easy to let the fork slip off that ledge.

Also, it is top heavy... it was very 'tippy' as we were loading it on the trailer.

I'll figure it out... I really don't have a choice, do I? Lol...

-Bear

You can work it off the trailer pretty simply.
Hook onto the two opposite lifting points and anchor the bitter end of the chain (I would not use rope as it stretches) to something in the garage or shop. Pull the vehicle forward to get the unit so that you have about 3-4" hanging off the back. Stop at this point and ensure that the you are creating no slack in the chain. Stack some drayage under the base that is hanging over the edge. If it were me I would stack the drayage in creating a square that protrudes under the trailer with the final single top plank holding the grinder. Then carefully pull forward ensuring that the grinder is resting securely on the highest point of the drayage stack. As you move forward, place additional planks between the stack and the grinder. Eventually the grinder will be supported by the stack of drayage. Once you get to this stage, use an jack to raise one end at a time and remove one plank then set it down and move to the other end. Eventually you will be on the floor, or at least almost with the final two pieces supporting it. You can use a pry bar to lift the machine to remove the final two pieces.
I have moved some very large pieces of machinery this way as the machinery is always supported.

 

[Janderso]

They are top heavy. A three point stance allows for good stability and easy balancing.
When we trailered this to my shop it was a nightmare. At one point I stopped to check the load, I was seconds away from it tipping over.

We adjusted the load and made it safe and sound after we replaced a bad tire on the trailer. A 30 mile detour at 15 mph
A very memorable day.
Thank you Bob Korves and Jim George!!

 

[woodchucker]

They are top heavy. A three point stance allows for good stability and easy balancing.
When we trailered this to my shop it was a nightmare. At one point I stopped to check the load, I was seconds away from it tipping over.

We adjusted the load and made it safe and sound after we replaced a bad tire on the trailer. A 30 mile detour at 15 mph
A very memorable day.
Thank you Bob Korves and Jim George!!

Speaking of Bob, I haven't seen a post by him in a while..