Engine crane/hoist

[bmwpower]

Anyone have an AC Hydraulics engine crane? Looks like it folds up nice and neat, but they're pricey. Wanted to know if anyone had any experiences with them.

 

[Matt Harwood]

You know, an engine hoist is one tool I'd really like to have but have a hard time justifying the purchase. I pull an average of one engine a year in a variety of cars, but I always end up renting one for $30. I can do ten engines for the price of a hoist. Then I have to store it in my already packed garage, and, well...

I'd love to have one, and that one looks like a nice tool. But unless I'm pulling a lot of engines on a regular basis, it's difficult for me to justify buying one for myself.

 

[kgwld1]

I don't have that one but mine looks very close. I needed something that folded small I think I paid$400 for mine money well spent.

 

[stioc]

If its anything like my AC Hydraulics floor jack it's very high quality and probably uses Koni shock like the floor jack.

 

[outlawbob]

Engine Cranes aren't just for pulling motors, I load and unload my truck with mine, I have lifted disabled cars onto a trailer, lots of good reasons to have one on hand at all times.

 

[DynoDave]

Kinda sounds like "Engine Cranes, their not just for breakfast anymore".

But I agree with Outlawbob. My neighbor has used his for a lot of loading into his p/u bed. Also a great way to suspend heavy (or light, for that matter) item for paining.

It's great to have that extra muscle available when you need it. It's like having a half dozen friends around to help you lift things when you need them.

 

[outlawbob]

10-4.

 

[kartracer55]

I have a summit racing one. Its like 15 years old, and the pump on it is having issues. I need to have it rebuilt or replaced. but this problem just arose after it was sitting and collectinf dust for liek 5 years. its to be expected. The thing is build very well, easy to take apart ot move as well. Way better than those cheap-o Big red branded ones.

Jim

 

[Roadster]

Anyone have an AC Hydraulics engine crane? Looks like it folds up nice and neat, but they're pricey. Wanted to know if anyone had any experiences with them.

I have one. It's awesome! Takes up very little floor space when folded up for storage, too.

 

[bmwpower]

When you take the engine off, can you show me what's it looks like in real life folder up?

Thanks.

 

[bmwpower]

Are the wheels "plastic", like on their jacks?

 

[Roadster]

Are the wheels "plastic", like on their jacks?

The wheels are not metal, so they won't scratch an epoxy-coated floor.

 

[krooser]

I bought mine at an auction...$35.00...new hyd. ram...now I need to extend it a little for a little more reach but it was a good deal...I also bought a 9' tall jib crane...1000 lb. capacity...I'll have that installed in about a month...has a 12' foot swing on the I-beam...great for motors, lifting bodies off of frames, etc...another auction find for $100.00....