Thats great. They are running $1200-1500 here but honestly I was looking at having $800-900 and the time/effort into building a gantry crane which will probably take up more space and they really arent made to move things while loaded. This is a great solution!
Dealing with freight deliveries without loading dock.
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gtae07
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This is my preferred option as well. I work just a few minutes from all the shipping centers so it’s real easy just to run over there and get it.
LS6 Tommy
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The only thing I did finally break down and buy was a 2 wheel dolly with large inflatable wheels. It is so handy on moving things where tipping is the best way to move them, like a washer or drier. They are always tightly spaced and it is easy to put a ratchet strap around the setup and lock it down and then tip the dolly back.
My Old Tools
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It's pretty easy to build a free standing loading dock with a ramp down to ground level. It's just a strong deck. That and a pallet jack and Bob's your uncle.
My Old Tools
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You can't fix stupid. Been done lots of places.
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It can be easy but there is always something that can make it into a hairball. I think we can all agree that amateur ******* can cost someone a limb or their life.
That said, I doubt a safe ramp could be built for 75 bucks that could convince any competent driver to offload from a freight truck. That driver is looking for a way to unload safely and quickly, and if they show up and its a sketch fest then they will either refuse to deliver or have you sign the paperwork with no damage comments and then step back and watch, just so they have no liability.
To me 50 to 75 bucks is money well spent on a lift gate if that is what is needed, especially for something that is as top heavy as a compressor. It puts the onus on them to get it to you in 1 piece, which is already a hard enough job, and if it dumps off the lift gate then that is why THEY have insurance. I won't be happy but I have zero problems with waiting on a replacement versus waiting in the ER, getting maimed, or being buried.
Just my 2 cents
That said, I doubt a safe ramp could be built for 75 bucks that could convince any competent driver to offload from a freight truck. That driver is looking for a way to unload safely and quickly, and if they show up and its a sketch fest then they will either refuse to deliver or have you sign the paperwork with no damage comments and then step back and watch, just so they have no liability.
To me 50 to 75 bucks is money well spent on a lift gate if that is what is needed, especially for something that is as top heavy as a compressor. It puts the onus on them to get it to you in 1 piece, which is already a hard enough job, and if it dumps off the lift gate then that is why THEY have insurance. I won't be happy but I have zero problems with waiting on a replacement versus waiting in the ER, getting maimed, or being buried.
Just my 2 cents
bczygan
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I rent a drop deck trailer from Sunbelt Rentals.
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ericlar80
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You guys all have it wrong. You need a friendly neighbor with a forklift. 