cherry picker

[PoorOwner]

I need a hoist to pick out my small 1.6L toyota engine. I looked around and mostly everyone on craigslist are selling it for $110-$120. There are a few $60-$80 but looked like it was sitting in the backyard for ages.

I check HF and they have a few still around $180 when not on sale.
I see one at Kragen this month, 2 Ton for $119 after a small rebate do you think it's a good price? That's the price of craigslist asking for theirs used one! (and I have no way to transport an assembled unit because I have no truck)

 

[Major Ramifications]

If you can get a new chinese hoist for the same price as a used chinese hoist, then by all means get the new one. A few months ago, Pep Boys was clearing out some Torin engine hoists for REAL cheap after the rebate. I think it was $69 for one with a remote pump and $59 for the regular kind.
Now, if you find a good used USA unit, then go for that. Lincoln and ExCell are two brands that used to be American.

Then again, a 1.6L toyota engine could probably be pulled out with one hand.

 

[PoorOwner]

Then again, a 1.6L toyota engine could probably be pulled out with one hand.

Funny I was just making this joke yesterday. I believe the long block actually weights around 100KG, or 200+ lbs.

 

[Major Ramifications]

200 pounds? Eh, YOU go ahead and pull it out by hand, I suddenly feel a little weak.

Seriously, this is a good excuse to buy an engine hoist. I have always rented them in the past, because they take up precious space in the garage or shed and I will not leave one sitting outside under a tarp, like some of the ones you see on Craigslist.

 

[PoorOwner]

I found out the weight after making that joke, and you thought it was light as well! My previous guess was 100 lbs.

I am just going to buy a Chinese hoist, and looks like I can sell it when done since it will still look brand new.

 

[btmatt]

Where are you at? If you are close to Victoria Texas, I will let you use mine.

 

[nissan_crawler]

pick up a 2 ton hf folding one, it doesn't take up much space, and you would be surprised how much you use it for odd stuff once you have it.

 

[Abodyracer]

pick up a 2 ton hf folding one, it doesn't take up much space, and you would be surprised how much you use it for odd stuff once you have it.

You got that right. They work wonders loading a GM 14 bolt 1 ton dually rear axle with drums into the pickup.