I am have my floors epoxy coating and need to empty the garage. I have a Snap on KRL-1003 filled with tools. I wanted to know if I would screw up the box by picking it up with forks on my tractor? I was just going to move it outside but I a Gravel driveway and it cannot be rolled. Any input would be appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
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Can I move a KRL-1003
- Thread starter kidder
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I am have my floors epoxy coating and need to empty the garage. I have a Snap on KRL-1003 filled with tools. I wanted to know if I would screw up the box by picking it up with forks on my tractor? I was just going to move it outside but I have a gravel driveway and it cannot be rolled. Any input would be appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
rustyjames
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I would think it's not a problem. If the box is heavily loaded I'd cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to put on the forks. Don't think about rolling it on loose gravel.
Speed-Racer
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From your picture, I would roll the box on sheets of 3/4” plywood placed on top of the gravel and back in Once the paint is dry. Depends on how much you have filled the box and what your tractor can lift. Box weighs close to 1,000 empty, not hard to load thousands of pounds of tools. Don’t forget to lock the box before moving. Good luck, I need to paint my floors as well.
I was coming considering the plywood idea but the garage floor has one of those step down deals by the door and I can not just roll it off. I like 1.5 inch drop. So I was thing if I used the tractor I why not just move the entire thing. Plus a bunch of plywood right now is $$$.
It a logistics night mare I too much junk. Maybe i can find out on Snapon site the empty weight.From your picture, I would roll the box on sheets of 3/4” plywood placed on top of the gravel and back in Once the paint is dry. Depends on how much you have filled the box and what your tractor can lift. Box weighs close to 1,000 empty, not hard to load thousands of pounds of tools. Don’t forget to lock the box before moving. Good luck, I need to paint my floors as well.
Bogie1632
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Moved a lot of loaded boxes with forklifts over the years. You'll be fine. Just make sure you have contact with the tines both front and back of the box to better distribute the load as you lift.
Good luck.
V/R
Bogie
Good luck.
V/R
Bogie
Buckgnarly
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What kind of tractor do you have? My 35HP Kioti DS3510 had a hard time lifting my loaded KR1000, BARELY got it off the ground.
PassnThru
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In the hour plus you were waiting for an answer you could have emptied the tool box and it wouldn't be an issue.
Just empty the box and accept the extra labor and time.
Just empty the box and accept the extra labor and time.
I used 3/4" plywood to move mine. Not sure what the 1 1/2" step you are talking about, can you post a picture of it?
Once you are done, build a bench with the plywood.
Or fork it like you mentioned. If the box is too heavy, start pulling out upper drawers.
Once you are done, build a bench with the plywood.
Or fork it like you mentioned. If the box is too heavy, start pulling out upper drawers.
rslaback
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Every time that I have moved mine I erred on the side of caution and removed the drawers. For a short distance move I just set the drawers in my trailer. For a long distance I set aside the drawers, loaded the frame into the moving van and then reassembled the drawers.
txvwnut
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I always put a couple of 4x4’s on the forks so I get contact on the flat part of the box and not the pinch weld seam.
Wrench97
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4x4's work well or pull the drawers out.
purediesel
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Do this or you'll more than likely be sorry, I know I am...I always put a couple of 4x4’s on the forks so I get contact on the flat part of the box and not the pinch weld seam.
4x4s like these guys said. There should be a flat spot that runs width-wise between the wheels at the front and back of the box on the bottom side. Have your 4x4s or doubled up 2x4s there so your not picking it up on the pinch weld.
Thanks for the support. But removing all this stuff will have be done the day before company comes to limit the amount of time the items are outside in the elements.In the hour plus you were waiting for an answer you could have emptied the tool box and it wouldn't be an issue.
Just empty the box and accept the extra labor and time.
Thank you. Did you place wood under the box ?Moved a lot of loaded boxes with forklifts over the years. You'll be fine. Just make sure you have contact with the tines both front and back of the box to better distribute the load as you lift.
Good luck.
V/R
Bogie
claymont
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If you've got a 1-1/2" lip use a couple of 2x6's or 8's to roll the box onto.
Racy2
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I moved my cheap Mastercraft toolbox when I did my floor with Epoxy without any issues. The Snap-On should be better built. I also moved my workbench with the fork lift.
Bogie1632
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No. Never needed to. Just make sure your tines are flat against the bottom, spread out as far as you can under the box. Lots of stress and weight if it's only against the bottom front or rear of the box. If you have to use spacers, uses them. If its flat bottomed, don't even worry about it.Thank you. Did you place wood under the box ?
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Idea for you. Just roll the tool box out a little and paint the floor where the tool box is first. Start painting the other side of the garage. Then roll the box back on its normal spot and touch up the paint where the wheels rolled, not sure how long you have before the paint dryes a little. Or maybe paint the open area under the box, and brush the area where the wheels roll once it is back in place. That will save you a bunch of time.
nadogail
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I have moved lessor expensive tool boxes with a fork lift. If price is an indicator of strength and quality, you should be golden.
Don’t forget to confirm with the flooring contractor how long you have to wait before rolling the cart or driving the tractor on the fresh epoxy. Don’t want to leave tire marks in the fresh coatingThanks for the support. But removing all this stuff will have be done the day before company comes to limit the amount of time the items are outside in the elements.