How heavy is a 2.25 diesel?

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Freetime101

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Stupid question I know, but I can't find the answer....

I'm looking to buy an engine crane and I'm not sure whether to go for the 1 ton: 1 TON FOLDING HYDRAULIC ENGINE CRANE/HOIST/LIFT | eBay

Or whether to fork out the extra £30 for the 2 ton: 2 Ton Professional Folding Engine Crane / Hoist / Lift | eBay

I would assume the engine weighs less than a ton, but the longer I extend the crane arm the less I can lift, full extension on the 1 ton crane is just 250kg - and I'd imagine the Landy will require pretty much full reach...

Cheers :)
 
Spend the extra £30 as the 1 ton rating is fully retracted
 
I bought a 2 ton crane for the same purpose. I was told that the 2 ton allows you to lift the engine out at the jibs furthest extension. This means you can lift high enough over the front panel so you don't have to strip down the front end to remove the lump.
 
Will go for the 2 ton, s'pose it'll have a safer working limit and so be more versatile - should be able to lift the whole truck with it :p

Will report back on quality for anyone else in the market :)

Cheers
 
I think its 204kg but as said, thats retracted if your going to buy one, id say get the best you can get !
 
Consider the weight of the crane itself. I wanted one that I can lift myself to move from job-to-job. The 2 ton units were a bit too heavy for a 1 man lift. I got this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GMDLSLO/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The biggest thing I've lifted with it was a 3.6l 6cyl cast iron Ford truck engine with a series 2 gearbox attached to it, and it moved that on the 1/2 ton setting with plenty of reach and no arguments!
 
SeriesAndy said:
Consider the weight of the crane itself. I wanted one that I can lift myself to move from job-to-job. The 2 ton units were a bit too heavy for a 1 man lift. I got this one 1 Ton Professional Folding Engine Crane / Hoist / Lift: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

The biggest thing I've lifted with it was a 3.6l 6cyl cast iron Ford truck engine with a series 2 gearbox attached to it, and it moved that on the 1/2 ton setting with plenty of reach and no arguments!
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1 tonner is 80kg and a bit of a hump to stick in the 110. easily doable by yourself though.

2 is 112kg and a bit more awkward.

i'd go for a 2 if it's to stay in the workshop.
 
Re: 2-tonner @ 112Kg:

When I've moved mine to friends' houses or the like I've just dismounted the boom, folding legs and the hydraulic cylinder. The frame itself is an annoying but not impossible lump to tilt up into the back of the truck and slide in (and out again).

Personally, I prefer having the extra capacity - had one fail on me once and never want to get that close to a dropping engine again.

ajr
 
Well the 2 ton arrived today, very pleased with the delivery - I only ordered it yesterday!

In terms of quality, it seems OK for the money. The paintwork is scratched just from shipping, no big deal though as this is a tool not an ornament - I just won't leave it out in the rain :D

The main thing is that some of the bolts on the wheels and handle feel like they're starting to strip when done up tightly, they haven't actually stripped yet but they don't inspire much confidence. The bolts used for the crane mechanism itself are far more substantial, though I need to add a few washers as there is quite a bit of lateral movement in the crane arm. I've yet to lift anything heavier than myself but I'm sure it'll handle a Land Rover engine - fyi I weigh alot less than 2 tonnes :eek:

As for the crane itself, it is bloomin heavy! Getting it across the lawn between the shed and the car park should be interesting...
 
Freetime101 said:
Well the 2 ton arrived today, very pleased with the delivery - I only ordered it yesterday!

In terms of quality, it seems OK for the money. The paintwork is scratched just from shipping, no big deal though as this is a tool not an ornament - I just won't leave it out in the rain :D

The main thing is that some of the bolts on the wheels and handle feel like they're starting to strip when done up tightly, they haven't actually stripped yet but they don't inspire much confidence. The bolts used for the crane mechanism itself are far more substantial, though I need to add a few washers as there is quite a bit of lateral movement in the crane arm. I've yet to lift anything heavier than myself but I'm sure it'll handle a Land Rover engine - fyi I weigh alot less than 2 tonnes :eek:

As for the crane itself, it is bloomin heavy! Getting it across the lawn between the shed and the car park should be interesting...
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eat your shreddies :D

re the bolts, look at the head for any marks, 3 lines, 8.8 etc. if none, then they are grade 2's. go buy some 8.8 or above and replace as you know they'll strip one day when you need to use it :D
 
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