I have a large genset for sale that a buyer is interested in, problem is I have no way to load it. It weighs about 5K, so either I rent a forklift and load it inside my shop or I was thinking a telehandler and I could move other metal items that are scrap after the wildfire. A 8K lb forklift weighs about 13K and my F350 might be able to haul it? An 8-9K telehandler is about 22K lbs but is more off pavement capable. Sunbelt rental charges $5 a mile for delivery so the hauling and rental would surpass the genset sale. The only bright side would be that it would be out of my shop and a pile of metal could be cleaned up. I guess I'll check the small town by my shop for a closer option. My Christmas list had heavy equipment on it but my wife got a new knee instead.
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OccupantRJ
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Can it be pallet jacked onto a hydraulic drop deck trailer? This is how I move shop equipment.
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ArcReactorKC
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Are there any independent heavy equipment service guys in your area that you know? When we had our big service truck (379 Pete) with the big crane on it I think we actually made more margin loading things like that then we did the actual service work.
larry4406
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How did you get it to your place? Can you do the same to load it?
finn
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Would a wrecker or rollback work?
What you’re telling us is that the cost of moving it exceeds the residual value you will receive. If that’s the case, just belly up and pay the man. Getting rid of it to free up space has an investment cost, but so does hanging onto it and tripping over it or not having free space.
Every transaction has costs associated with it.
What you’re telling us is that the cost of moving it exceeds the residual value you will receive. If that’s the case, just belly up and pay the man. Getting rid of it to free up space has an investment cost, but so does hanging onto it and tripping over it or not having free space.
Every transaction has costs associated with it.
OP
I rented a forklift that was local, but they don't rent them anymore.
OP
Buyer has a flatbed on his truck.Can it be pallet jacked onto a hydraulic drop deck trailer? This is how I move shop equipment.
8-9' Lift Bed Single Axle Trailer <10K# | Sunbelt Rentals
This unit features ground level loading and utilizes a unique platform lowering/lifting system. This model feature an electric assist lift system and include hydraulic surge brakes, steel decks, side rails, and a battery charger. Trailer hitch could vary between a 2" ball, 2 5/16" ball or a...
readhead
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Why is it your responsibility to load it? Discount the item and let him handle the loading.
AC-WC
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To tow with the F350 it would have to be a gooseneck. I would be skeptical on a bumper hitch.
I agree, you’re just selling it. It’s someone else’s problem to get it loaded up and brought to their house.
cvairwerks
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Load on a roll back with pipe under the skids. Back up the buyer's vehicle and roll it on, using the bed tilt and a couple of comalongs as necessary. Buyer pays for the roll back.
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OccupantRJ
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Tell him to bring a drop deck and make it his problem, not yours.
OP
I agree a buyers best option is a rollback wrecker.
dr_clyde
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Have you called any local riggers?
This would be a cream puff job and I bet if you can get on their schedule when they’re in the area between big jobs they’d do it for a few hundred bucks.
This would be a cream puff job and I bet if you can get on their schedule when they’re in the area between big jobs they’d do it for a few hundred bucks.
OP
I'm leaving all that for a buyer to figure out.
OP
Well, it always boils down to if the buyer is really going to show up and buy the genset. If they set up a rollback then their a serious buyer.
dr_clyde
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“Buyer responsible for rigging”
Done.
Done.
Codyboy
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5k pounds?
Pfft.
A genset with that type of weight will have a very hefty frame, or at least it should. And it probably has an or points or somewhere to hook some chain to.
Trailer with ramps , 3/4" plywood and a winch or come a long, and some pipe.
Pfft.
A genset with that type of weight will have a very hefty frame, or at least it should. And it probably has an or points or somewhere to hook some chain to.
Trailer with ramps , 3/4" plywood and a winch or come a long, and some pipe.
tool_scrounge
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Let the buyer load it. But get paid first and have them sign paperwork that they now own it and are responsible for loading it. Then let them load it with out you helping.
reader2580
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If I sell something heavy I always specify the buyer is to bring appropriate help and/or equipment to load. Payment is generally required before loading commences. You break it, you bought it.
rsanter
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Hydrolic drop trailer/fork lift trailer.
jack one end up and put on blocks.
back the end of the trailer under the thing then winch on
done
jack one end up and put on blocks.
back the end of the trailer under the thing then winch on
done
dante2
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I don't recall if you have a 2 post but could you load it that way? I'm with everyone else though something that big the buyer needs to figure out how to get it home.
rust in the eye
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I've moved (20')shipping containers this way.
5k# is probably double the weight of my container so may exceed the winch capabilities dragging this thing but some creativity using rollers or what not ought to get it aboard. This shouldn't be any big deal for flatbed tow driver having a bit of grey matter. Certainly no need for riggers unless you plan on lifting this thing overhead.
Gotta be cheaper than machinery movers.
rust in the eye
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Lots of folks can't or won't be able to figure it out.
In my own past I've declined to buy oversize items because neither I nor the seller knew how to get it done. The easier you make it for a buyer the sooner you'll sell.
Likewise I not long ago sold some difficult to transport items at a LOW price because the BUYER had eveything in place to come and get it with no effort on my part.
OP
I had a buyer on the hook who said he'd bring a forklift to load. Never showed up.
When I built my shop, I was kind of in a similar situation. Needed something to unload the trailer when it arrived and only had a couple hours to do so. My little Kubota BX could neither lift heavy enough, or high enough to do it. Rental of a telehandler was pretty ridiculous.
I'm in a rural area and put out a message on a local community group. Young farmer nearby came by with his telehandler and did it for $300 I think. Of course, I did have to schedule the delivery for a bit later in the morning as he had to have time to finish milking the cows first
I'm in a rural area and put out a message on a local community group. Young farmer nearby came by with his telehandler and did it for $300 I think. Of course, I did have to schedule the delivery for a bit later in the morning as he had to have time to finish milking the cows first
I would not answer his communications if he tries to get a hold of you with an excuse....or at least let him go a week or two without contact.