Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 28
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    146

    Default How to move machinery

    My contract will be up soon on my factory and I was hoping to move my machinery to the garage as I will be going without a factory for a few months, I wanted to ask how some of you were able to move your Mill, lathe ect.

    Items I have

    Hafco AL54B Lathe

    DM45 Mill (Knockoff of the HM45)

    Chinese CNC Router (~220KG)


    I was thinking about buying an engine hydraulic crane but not sure how it would fair.

    Has anyone here moved their lathe or Mill before? let me know how you went.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Vic
    Posts
    5,629

    Default

    Your main problem will be with the lathe, at nearly 900kg, the standard run of the mill Engine Crane will need the boom in just about all the way which means that the feet will need to be able to roll right under and through to the other side of the lathe from the front, as it'd be too short to pick up from the end I reckon.
    Cheers

    DJ


    ​ADMIN

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    sydney ( st marys )
    Age
    64
    Posts
    4,887

    Default

    If you have the Height not a problem at all picking your machinery with an engine hoist.
    I take it by your question that you originally didnt install your machinery.
    Some soft slings will take care of the Mill along with some shackles,you can either use soft slings on your lathe as well but I feel the better option is to use a lifting plate mounted under your bed near the headstock with another plate on top with appropriate protection for the top of your bed with an Eye bolt or lifting lug passing through the two plates and secured with a nut on the bottom plate,you will then be able to move your carriage and or tailstock to adjust for level or use a soft sling along your bed at the correct location to lift square.
    Not sure about the router but think it would be similar to the Mill for lifting.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DJ's Timber View Post
    Your main problem will be with the lathe, at nearly 900kg, the standard run of the mill Engine Crane will need the boom in just about all the way which means that the feet will need to be able to roll right under and through to the other side of the lathe from the front, as it'd be too short to pick up from the end I reckon.

    It's just a tiny one ~160KG. 750mm Between Centers

    When I installed them I just used the ratchet straps which are rated at 300KG each, with aid from the forklift.

    I'll go down and see how much super cheap ect. want for a crane.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Toowoomba, Qld
    Age
    31
    Posts
    0

    Default

    Three people were able to move my Al-54b, just.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Vic
    Posts
    5,629

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Ch4iS View Post
    It's just a tiny one ~160KG. 750mm Between Centers
    Whoops I got yours confused with this one

    In that case, a engine crane will handle all of those no worries , the only thing you need to watch out for is uneven ground, if you can back the trailer right into the garage, then you shouldn't have any probs .

    If you need to borrow some slings, send me a PM as I'll have a few on my crane truck.
    Cheers

    DJ


    ​ADMIN

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Brookfield, Brisbane
    Posts
    0

    Default

    get a mate and move it by hand its not that heavy.

    www.carlweiss.com.au
    Mobile Sawmilling & Logging Service
    8" & 10" Lucas Mills, bobcat, 4wd tractor, 12 ton dozer, stihl saws.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    146

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DJ's Timber View Post
    Whoops I got yours confused with this one

    In that case, a engine crane will handle all of those no worries , the only thing you need to watch out for is uneven ground, if you can back the trailer right into the garage, then you shouldn't have any probs .

    If you need to borrow some slings, send me a PM as I'll have a few on my crane truck.
    Looks like a beauty, wish I owned it.

    , had a look today, $299 for a 1.25t engine crane.

    Thanks for the offer but from VIC to NSW , I'm looking at one sling right now should have one lying around somewhere.

    Quote Originally Posted by weisyboy View Post
    get a mate and move it by hand its not that heavy.
    The lathe wouldn't be much of an issue but the Mill being ~300KG and top heavy no way would I lift that.

    Here was how I lifted the Mill, just found a picture


    Click to view full size!

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2001
    Location
    Parkside - South Australia
    Age
    45
    Posts
    59

    Default

    Supercheap in Vic anyway have the 1250kg hoist for $249 at the moment .... picked one up last Friday to help move my new jointer.
    If you don't talk to your cat about catnip ...... who will?


  10. #10
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Caversham WA
    Posts
    25

    Default

    You might want to check the paper for a second hand engine crane as a lot of people buy them and use them once or twice and after having them sit around want to get rid of them. I got mine for $100, would have been $300-350 new.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    537

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Ch4iS View Post
    My contract will be up soon on my factory and I was hoping to move my machinery to the garage as I will be going without a factory for a few months, I wanted to ask how some of you were able to move your Mill, lathe ect.

    Items I have

    Hafco AL54B Lathe

    DM45 Mill (Knockoff of the HM45)

    Chinese CNC Router (~220KG)


    I was thinking about buying an engine hydraulic crane but not sure how it would fair.

    Has anyone here moved their lathe or Mill before? let me know how you went.
    This is not real heavy gear so if you dismantled a few things you and a mate could carry the parts out to a trailer and reassemble it in the new shed.
    The volume of a pizza of thickness 'a' and radius 'z' is given by pi z z a.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    210

    Default

    If you're in Sydney and want a hand or to borrow an engine crane let me know.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    kuranda north qld
    Posts
    18

    Default

    I made up a frame to suit my lathe from ange iron with casters on each corner. If lifting you need a crane or a lifting point and block , care is needed as most machinery is top heavy ,and wants to fall over !have most of my machines on casters use the good ones with brakes not rubber wheels , they went flat after time . many hands make light work . Bob

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    nowra
    Posts
    1,598

    Default

    this is my mill rf 30 weights 350kg an we unloaded it with an engine hoist i was a bit tricky strapping it but we got there in the end went really well and can be done just make sure you strap it properly we nearly dropped mine

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    sydney ( st marys )
    Age
    64
    Posts
    4,887

    Default

    Its allways interesting seeing how people Rig things for lifting.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •