Can you roll an empty HF Icon 56" cab across grass?

[reclaimer]

Tried searching but surprisingly difficult to find an answer.

Getting a new HF icon 56 rolling cab delivered to a townhouse. Tool room in basement, the back door is only 1 small step. But depending on where they drop off the pallet, it would need to go over 30 - 80 feet of grass.

This is my first rolling toolbox, going to be moving it with 2 people. I'm worried about the weight digging the wheels into the ground. I bought a few boards in case I need to make a path on top, but lumber is expensive I'm wondering if I'm over thinking it? Should it roll ok as long as it hasn't been raining and the ground is reasonably firm?

 

[Steve W.]

As long as one of you is on the leading end and pulling UP a bit, there should be no problem.

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[PCustoms]

2 sheets of 1/8 melamine.

Edit: maybe 1 cut 24" wide will give you 2pcs wide enough to roll on?

Probably going to roll like **** on the lawn

 

[Stelzer]

664lbs after you unpack from crate. Casters would sink into the grass quickly. 2 sheets of plywood, 1 always under the box, 1 constantly positioned just ahead of that. Less than $100 of wood which could get repurposed doesn't sound unreasonable cost-wise to move your new $2,500 roll cab.

 

[Snapped-off]

You might be able to use the cardboard box and corrugated packing to roll it over.

 

[reclaimer]

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like I better pick up some more sheets of plywood or something to throw under. And I got lucky with the coupons, membership, and financing stacking up to $700 off.

 

[K13]

Going to be fun trying to wrestle that 664lbs down the stairs to the basement with 2 people as well.

 

[reclaimer]

The lot slopes down, so if I go through the back it's only a small 1/2 step up to the basement. Front door is 2 steps up and 5 down with a twist, lol.

The shorter grass route is flat but might be hard for the truck to access. Longer route slopes gently down to the door.

It gets here Thursday. I'll report back how it works for anyone else searching the webs one day

 

[charbar]

Yank all the drawers out too. Will make a noticeable difference in handling it.

 

[alinc100]

I'd get a sheet of 3/16" luan or 1/4"masonite and rip to 24" then slip sheet them along the route. If you are feeling spendy buy two sheets.

 

[M635_Guy]

I'd get a sheet of 3/16" luan or 1/4"masonite and rip to 24" then slip sheet them along the route. If you are feeling spendy buy two sheets.

Meaning use the masonite as a subfloor and the plywood goes on top?

Agree (heartily) with the comment about removing the drawers...

 

[alinc100]

Meaning use the masonite as a subfloor and the plywood goes on top?

Agree (heartily) with the comment about removing the drawers...

No by slip sheeting I was referring to moving each sheet leapfrogging end for end until you reach the destination. I've seen places where they cover the entire path ,but in this instance you only need 2 pieces of material one to roll onto, move the now empty sheet to tne front and repeat the process. If you have a use for the material later(I'd make backs of cabinets,or lids for shipping inside priority boxes) I'd buy two sheets and increase the distance covered before having to stop to leapfrog the sheet goods.

 

[The Cobbler]

2 sheets of 1/8 melamine.

cardboard box and corrugated packing to roll it over.

sheet of 3/16" luan or 1/4"masonite

I suspect with 600 lbs on small wheels, this material will very easily break on uneven surfaces .
3/8 minimum , 2 sheets , cabinet on first sheet, slip second sheet under the first, roll cabinet onto that , play leap frog.
use 4' wide so you don't have to be so precise with steering it on such a narrow path .

 

[Snapped-off]

I suspect with 600 lbs on small wheels, this material will very easily break on uneven surfaces .
3/8 minimum , 2 sheets , cabinet on first sheet, slip second sheet under the first, roll cabinet onto that , play leap frog.
use 4' wide so you don't have to be so precise with steering it on such a narrow path .

I'd give it a go in grass with the cardboard outer box and the corrugated cardboard that's packed around it, with the drawers removed. I wouldn't try to take it down stairs without it being a controlled evolution though.

 

[alinc100]

Hopefully the OP finds his way back and let's us know what worked or didn't work.

 

[reclaimer]

I didn't take pictures. Bought two 8'x4'x1/2" sheets of plywood with 3 layers. The cheapest kind at Lowes. Those held up great I was able to slide the entire pallet on them to my backyard. Used some 4'x1'x3/4" boards to get through the gate. Those worked, but cracked pretty quick.

Once past the gate I unpacked the cabinet from the pallet, then leapfrogged down the long slope using the 8' sheets. Was able to do this part solo, with the drawers in. On the steeper section I put one of the brakes on and was able to control it. No problem going up a single step using the mini ramp that comes with the cabinet.

Overall pretty easy with 2 people. 1 is doable. 2 sheets of plywood is essential. I don't think the cardboard, grass, or wooden boards would have worked.

Hopefully that helps!

 

[Rabid Badger]

What color did you get?

 

[reclaimer]

What color did you get?

I let my 7 year old son choose, he really wanted blue. It looks good! I'm happy with the color and paint job.

 

[1982fxr]

Yeah trying to roll on boards on top of a yard would almost be impossible. Nobody's yard is that perfect.

Except maybe the Brady Bunch.

 

[GirlnAgarage]

As long as one of you is on the leading end and pulling UP a bit, there should be no problem.

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Grab a couple plywood panels, put it on the ground and roll the cabinet over the panels. Move the panel you cleared to in front of the cabinet and keep rolling until you get to where you need.

 

[1982fxr]

Grab a couple plywood panels, put it on the ground and roll the cabinet over the panels. Move the panel you cleared to in front of the cabinet and keep rolling until you get to where you need.

That's what he did

 

[rsanter]

How hard is the dirt?
Unless it’s really hard the wheels will sink.
Get a couple,of pieces of plywood and you should have a much easier time

 

[dogdog]

Empty cabs and two people ? you can just lifting it with a sling that’s how those movers move washing machines and big appliances.

https://www.amazon.com/Shoulder-Dolly-Moving-Straps-Efficiently/dp/B00022749Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-ft-6400-lb-capacity-lifting-sling-61233.html