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 engine hoists/cranes
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valver
Level 9 User

Joined: 07 Dec 2005
Posts: 373

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:01 am

anybody know where i can pick up a cheap engine crane/hoist cheap?doesnt matter if its been used
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:30 am

ebay, yellow paper etc.

Or pay me to do what ever job it is and I'll use mine.
Lunner
Level 6 User

Joined: 18 May 2005
Posts: 162

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:00 pm

Machine mart are aboutt eh cheapest new.

Check ebay for 2nd hand ones or you can hire then for a week or so for about £50 iirc
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 1:04 pm

50 a week these days? Used to be 30 a weekend! good price.
david3533
Site Subscriber

Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Posts: 1575

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:02 am

I got mine from a motor factors I can't remember how much, but I've had my money's worth Very Happy
yorksdrew
Site Subscriber

Joined: 16 Dec 2004
Posts: 58

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:13 am

got mine last year at this time, christmas present
and the person who got me,got me it just because they wanted an engine changing Confused
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:29 am

lol good excuse though!

they are great tools though.
Doc
Site Subscriber

Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posts: 2929

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:33 am

No point paying £50 a week when they only cost £120
valver
Level 9 User

Joined: 07 Dec 2005
Posts: 373

Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:22 am

i would be better buying one, 50 quid to take it out,when the engines all fixed up another 50 quid to put it back in.ill just keep checking e-bay and the yellow paper or someones garage Laughing
baddasschris
Level 2 User

Joined: 16 Sep 2005
Posts: 40

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:40 am

i bought a block and tackle for about £45, rigged that up in my garage.
Works a treat
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