I'll buy it tomorrow. Just in case.

[Brian Kent]

I think I'll buy a Harbor Freight 1 ton capacity foldable shop crane tomorrow.

[John Keeton]

Very helpful should one need to assemble a heavy shop machine of some sort!😉

[Brice Rogers]

I used mine to help me unload and set up my G0766

[brian zawatsky]

Good idea. I really could have used one when I assembled my 0766. My back would have appreciated it, anyway. Assembling it solo with out a lift was do-able but not fun by any means.

[Jay Mullins]

I bought a one ton shop crane from HF with the sole purpose of setting up my 766. I was new to the neighborhood and didn't have anyone to help. I had a coupon and got it for $99.00. The best $99.00 I ever spent, even if I never use it again. It was easy to set up the new Griz.

Jay

[Josh Bowman]

I have an engine lift as well and use it when lifting a heavy lathe off of my trailer and moving it around in the shop. However I also have a hoyer lift. These are used to lift a person from a bed to a wheel chair or bath. Even though expensive new, they are often found on Craigslist for less than $100. These lifts are smaller than the engine lift and can be maneuvered around the shop easily. I use mine to lift heavy wood onto the lathe as well as other 200 to 400 pound items that need moved or lifted.

[Brian Kent]

Very helpful should one need to assemble a heavy shop machine of some sort!

Just in case something like that happens.

[John K Jordan]

Good idea. I really could have used one when I assembled my 0766. My back would have appreciated it, anyway. Assembling it solo with out a lift was do-able but not fun by any means.

That would be handy. I made good use of a floor jack when assembling my PM 3520b. Where possible I use the tractor, handy when moving and setting up the big bandsaw, milling machine, and metal lathe. But a neighbor had a shop crane AND an overhead electric hoist on an i-beam running across his shop - he could handle almost anything (he mostly used these for car/truck engines). I love to have those in my shop!

JKJ

[Brian Kent]

That would be handy. I made good use of a floor jack when assembling my PM 3520b. Where possible I use the tractor, handy when moving and setting up the big bandsaw, milling machine, and metal lathe. But a neighbor had a shop crane AND an overhead electric hoist on an i-beam running across his shop - he could handle almost anything (he mostly used these for car/truck engines). I love to have those in my shop!
JKJ

John, have you considered attaching a yoke to your alpacas?

[John K Jordan]

John, have you considered attaching a yoke to your alpacas?

For some reason alpacas are notoriously anti-yoke. A llama, maybe. I know three friends all named Susan who drive carts pulled by llamas.

JKJ

[david privett]

look at the 2 ton just in case for future use if there is not much price difference now. once you have one you will find uses for it, like lifting the mower to change blades. lifting heavy things in and out of the truck like future turning materials.

[Michael Schneider]

I would second the 2 ton. It is very little extra money, and you can lift more weight with the arm fully extended. A 2 ton crane can lift 1000lbs at the end of the arm, and 2 tons on the hole closest to the fulcrum. The 1 ton will lift 500 lbs with the arm fully extended. Take a look at the manual on the web page. The low price cycle for the 2 ton was $189. I bought one at that price a couple of month ago to move some things around when I painted the wall.




Good luck,
Michael

[Brian Kent]

For some reason alpacas are notoriously anti-yoke. A llama, maybe. I know three friends all named Susan who drive carts pulled by llamas.
JKJ

That is so random that their names are all "Susan". Is there a "Susan's Llama Carts franchise in Southern California?

[Brian Kent]

I would second the 2 ton. It is very little extra money, and you can lift more weight with the arm fully extended. A 2 ton crane can lift 1000lbs at the end of the arm, and 2 tons on the hole closest to the fulcrum. The 1 ton will lift 500 lbs with the arm fully extended. Take a look at the manual on the web page. The low price cycle for the 2 ton was $189. I bought one at that price a couple of month ago to move some things around when I painted the wall.
Good luck,
Michael

Good to know. I have to figure out if I can fit it in my car now. Or I could hire out one of "Susan's Llama Carts".

[Brian Kent]

Got the 2-ton model. Thanks for the advice. The boxes fit easily in the sedan and it was on sale for $169.

[Ryan Mooney]

Nice call on the 2 ton. The "rated" versus "actual" once you get the arm fully extended for the bigger stuff or longer reach makes it well worth while. Its pulled my bacon out of the fire a few times (if by bacon you mean large piece of iron and fire the truck/trailer..).


For some reason alpacas are notoriously anti-yoke. A llama, maybe. I know three friends all named Susan who drive carts pulled by llamas.

JKJ

Yeah everyone knows that alpacas don't yoke around but the llamas are always laughing.

[Brice Rogers]

Brian, on Fri, Sat and Sun Harbor Fright :eek: is having a parking lot sale which includes the foldable 2 ton shop crane/engine hoist. Its price is under 170.

I don't have any financial or pecuniary interest in them and I'm not promoting them. I'm just passing this info along to Brian should it be of interest in his buying decision.

[Brian Kent]

Brian, on Fri, Sat and Sun Harbor Fright :eek: is having a parking lot sale which includes the foldable 2 ton shop crane/engine hoist. Its price is under 170.

I don't have any financial or pecuniary interest in them and I'm not promoting them. I'm just passing this info along to Brian should it be of interest in his buying decision.

Thank you Brice. I am a member of their club, whatever they call it, so they gave me that price today.

[david privett]

I have had the 2 ton for around 5 years have not had a lick of trouble outta it( it is stored inside). I should have told you about looking at a load leveler they can be real handy also, they are not costly either. You could make one but they are cheap enough why would you. Have fun

[Brian Kent]

Went back to Harbor Freight this morning because it had 2 of those big ram pistons and no nuts and bolts. Now I tried to set it up and there are no nuts and bolts for 4 of the casters. Hello Home Depot.

[Brian Kent]

Got the bolts. 1/2 were wrong size. Back to home depot. Got the right bolts.
Next step. Apparently the lift includes 2 different stages of development of the tool. The holes in the base are spaced differently than the holes in the arm. Yes, I have a drill press. No, I do not have a 5/8" drill bit for metal. Back to Harbor Freight tomorrow.

[Brian Kent]

Meanwhile, I don't think anybody can steal this:

[Dok Yager]

Brian I have the 2 ton model as well and have used it for many things other than removing an engine from a Hot Rod. I actually folded mine backup and put in back in the boxes for storage.

[Chris Fairbanks]

Meanwhile, I don't think anybody can steal this:

Nice Brian I just got the same one two weeks ago. I did not have a hoist though. Just two of us lifted it in pieces. :). Wish I had got to HF first.

[Brian Kent]

And now two of the main holes don't line up. Oh well, didn't want to get to that other box.

[Roger Chandler]

Congrats on the G0800, Brian! Make sure you give us a review! Happy for you, but color me a little Grizzly green...er, uh, I mean Grizzly Black! :D What a beast!

[Ryan Mooney]

Got the bolts. 1/2 were wrong size. Back to home depot. Got the right bolts.
Next step. Apparently the lift includes 2 different stages of development of the tool. The holes in the base are spaced differently than the holes in the arm. Yes, I have a drill press. No, I do not have a 5/8" drill bit for metal. Back to Harbor Freight tomorrow.

:rolleyes: Mine came in two completely different colors, but at least the holes lined up. You must have caught the product cycle just completely wrong or I'm wondering if you maybe got some parts from a 1t and some from a 2t? Could happen...

Congrats on the new toy.

[Brian Kent]

:rolleyes: Mine came in two completely different colors, but at least the holes lined up. You must have caught the product cycle just completely wrong or I'm wondering if you maybe got some parts from a 1t and some from a 2t? Could happen...

Congrats on the new toy.

I think they may have re-labeled or mis-labeled the 1 ton as a 2 ton at the factory.

[Dok Yager]

Ah Ha ulterior motives I see. :D CONGRATS on the G0800 Brian! Can`t wait to see her in action.

[Brian Kent]

The lift is huge. I am so glad I got the lift. My back is tired from assembling the lift (which weighs 168 lbs )and did not try to assemble the lathe (800 lbs) without the lift. I am sitting down now ��. Can someone say "Yay lift" for me. Thanks.