Looks dangerous ...

[Danglerb]

Just saw this on craigslist, 1k lb pickup crane welded to the top of a 750 engine stand, yipes ....

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/tls/2557515305.html

 

[JWink]

yipes is right. I don't think I would trust that too much. And it doesn't seem to me that it would be any better than two stand alone units.

 

[earlthegoat2]

That ther has got to be a 1750 lb radial crane then I would say....

 

[William Payne]

Wonder what the thought process behind that one is, its almost as worrying as people who think they can do any job with a screwdriver and a hammer.

 

[greasemonkey44]

i like the idea; just not the execution
anyone else notice the stand is one of those 3 legged tipping machines

 

[klhitman]

its made for putting really big pistons in

 

[Lump]

It's almost like a booby trap. You know, kind of like a samurai sword left lying on a sandy beach in WWII, waiting for a careless GI to pick it up for a war souvenir... Ruins his whole day when he hears the trigger trip on the attached grenade.

This outfit looks like it would accomplish the same thing. Ouch.

 

[Rezarf]

There isn't even as much as one piece of triangulation to the mount of the hydraulic. Just looking at it makes me cringe.

Some po' sucka' is gonna get hurt with that thing.

 

[Lump]

Surely to goodness someone will cut it back apart, add some stability to that 3-legged engine stand, and then use each separate item in the way they were intended?

 

[slipjointed]

Wow, someone pretending to understand proper engineering, and failing horribly.

I'm not an actual engineer, but damn, at least I'm good at pretending to be one.

 

[balane]

I don't even begin to understand how you would get the motor off the chain and onto the stand.

 

[30-30remchester]

I just registered last night and this is my first post after my introduction. I have had these and still do in my work truck. I absolutely awhore the fact they are built in China, the only tool I own that is, but they work well for intended purposes. I worked heavy construction for 40 years and my pickup was my office, bedroom, cafe, and work station. So often I was required to pick up 500# welders, torches, pumps, ect, by myself and transport them to a job site. These are back savers and tailgate savers. Though they require quite a bit of re-inforcement underbed to keep upright they do work well. This winter I will construct one from quality US steel and will feel more confident.

 

[Steevo]

Looks like a potential future Darwin award winner owned it.

 

[Alchymist]

Wonder what the thought process behind that one is, its almost as worrying as people who think they can do any job with a screwdriver and a hammer.

What? You mean you can't?

 

[Lump]

I just registered last night and this is my first post after my introduction. I have had these and still do in my work truck. I absolutely awhore the fact they are built in China, the only tool I own that is, but they work well for intended purposes. I worked heavy construction for 40 years and my pickup was my office, bedroom, cafe, and work station. So often I was required to pick up 500# welders, torches, pumps, ect, by myself and transport them to a job site. These are back savers and tailgate savers. Though they require quite a bit of re-inforcement underbed to keep upright they do work well. This winter I will construct one from quality US steel and will feel more confident.

Welcome to Garage Journal! You'll like it here.

We're all freaking out about the fact that this little crane is welded on top of the tipsy 3-legged engine stand. We realize that the little cranes, when used as intended, can be useful tools. But welded atop an engine stand? I don't wanna be ANYWHERE nearby when it is put to work. Someone will get hurt.

Again, glad to have you aboard!

 

[Alchymist]

Guess I should have bought it - could have used it here:

 

[ptschram]

Um, er, oh well. I guess I'll fess up.

I have one of those hoists. It can be bolted to a hitch that fits on the back of my "yard mule" that's used for moving dead trucks (great for moving engines and axles), it can be bolted to my welding table for handling heavy weldments (great for hoisting axle housings onto the table), and finally, it can be bolted to a four-legged engine stand that's handy for lifting small, not-too-heavy things.

 

[Lump]

Guess I should have bought it - could have used it here:

OMG...what it THAT? Some kind of cart, awaiting a motor and front steering? And what are those tube-like things coming out of the backing plates behind the brake drums?????

Whoa. Unreal.

 

[Tarheelgarage]

did the post for that being with...." widow has engine hoist for sell......

 

[Lump]

Um, er, oh well. I guess I'll fess up.

I have one of those hoists. It can be bolted to a hitch that fits on the back of my "yard mule" that's used for moving dead trucks (great for moving engines and axles), it can be bolted to my welding table for handling heavy weldments (great for hoisting axle housings onto the table), and finally, it can be bolted to a four-legged engine stand that's handy for lifting small, not-too-heavy things.

PT, there can be no doubt that one of those hoists can be useful, and that it can be used in conjunction with other equipment. But the way that one in the OP's starting pic is mounted to that 3-legged engine stand just gives me the shivers. I've been present when people have gotten hurt from equipment falling or tipping over, and it isn't pretty. I'm sure that you have done a good job of setting yours up, with safety in mind.

 

[Lightfoot]

dang! That apparatus is made for a Darwin award candidate in waiting. Just hope he lives to tell about his experience. "Here, hold my beer and watch this".

 

[Alchymist]

OMG...what it THAT? Some kind of cart, awaiting a motor and front steering? And what are those tube-like things coming out of the backing plates behind the brake drums?????

Whoa. Unreal.

The (almost) complete PANZER saga here:
http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=195871

 

[Lump]

The (almost) complete PANZER saga here:
http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=195871

Oh, I feel much better now. I will follow your progress. You are now one of my new heroes!