There is a Bluebird engine hoist for sale locally. It is listed as having an 8,000lb capacity lift cyclinder, and 3,000lb tongue/boom capacity. It can also fold and be towed on a 2" ball hitch. Has anyone ever seen/used on of these, and are they recommended? US made? How much do you think its worth? TIA guys!
Bluebird folding?/towable 3,000lb engine Hoist? Worth it?
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SpiderGearsMan
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sounds like overkill or cool
Uncle Buck
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I rented one once, hell for stout and a real nice picker. Share the asking price so opinions can better be offered. These are a heavier crane for sure.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna go take a look, and maybe tow it home
$500 obo. Only thing is, it doesn't have the original bluebird lifting ram. Its been replaced with an 8 ton Remco brand ram. Anybody forsee any issues with this? I called blue bird and can still get parts for these, and any of the bluebird hoists are available new also FYI.
$500 obo. Only thing is, it doesn't have the original bluebird lifting ram. Its been replaced with an 8 ton Remco brand ram. Anybody forsee any issues with this? I called blue bird and can still get parts for these, and any of the bluebird hoists are available new also FYI.Uncle Buck
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I would think more $150-200 unless it is just like new. Of course they are very heavy units, commonly what rent all yards rent out.
TTT for any last comments before I leave.
I'm gonna be heading out in a few hours to check this out. Apparently these hoists sold new in the $2,000 range. The manufacturer quoted a MSRP of $409.00 for a new 5 ton lifting ram. I don't think they sell NEW bluebird hoists anymore, plus I couldn't afford it.
I'm sure I need lighting on the exressway ride home right? Can anybody recommend those magnetic trailer light kits?
I'm gonna be heading out in a few hours to check this out. Apparently these hoists sold new in the $2,000 range. The manufacturer quoted a MSRP of $409.00 for a new 5 ton lifting ram. I don't think they sell NEW bluebird hoists anymore, plus I couldn't afford it.
I'm sure I need lighting on the exressway ride home right? Can anybody recommend those magnetic trailer light kits?
Uncle Buck
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Good for tool rental place, anybody else not so sure.
The HF works FINE, never an issue from anybody I know with one, and it folds up. That tow thing is going to take up a HUGE amount of space.
I use mine fairly regularly, but I also offer it up to anybody willing to store the darn thing if they need to use it. Takes maybe 15 minutes to make it small and load into a pickup bed.
What also works pretty well is to buy the HF on sale, do what you need with it, then sell it on CL for about what you paid. Buy another if you need one again.
The HF works FINE, never an issue from anybody I know with one, and it folds up. That tow thing is going to take up a HUGE amount of space.
I use mine fairly regularly, but I also offer it up to anybody willing to store the darn thing if they need to use it. Takes maybe 15 minutes to make it small and load into a pickup bed.
What also works pretty well is to buy the HF on sale, do what you need with it, then sell it on CL for about what you paid. Buy another if you need one again.
when the anger's got to get out, it's got to get out
we never did get pics of the hoist
sberry
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A couple of my buds built one, it was nice but they never used it as much as it was envisioned. For Joe avg garage that HF 2 ton folder is about as good as it gets.
Strouty
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Welcome to garage journal. This is not a good way to introduce yourself.
He has been holding his tongue for all that time. That is a great first post though.
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The BlueBird Engine Hoist line was purchased from BlueBird International by ICF Industries Inc. ICF currently manufactures and assembles the entire line here in the US. Our manufacturing facility is located in Pleasant Hill, MO.
The only difference from the original BlueBird line and ours is the branding on the hoists and a slight change in color tone.
www.icfinc.com
The BlueBird Engine Hoist line was purchased from BlueBird International by ICF Industries Inc. ICF currently manufactures and assembles the entire line here in the US. Our manufacturing facility is located in Pleasant Hill, MO.
The only difference from the original BlueBird line and ours is the branding on the hoists and a slight change in color tone.
www.icfinc.com
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devoncoolman
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You can read right?? U dont need to be a member 3 yrs ago to read the date stamp on the thread!