Relocating Porter Cable 80 Gallon 175 psi 7 HP Compressor

[hans109h]

I'm soon to be the new owner of a Porter Cable 80 gallon 175 PSI 7 HP compressor, however before I can use it I need to relocate it from 4 hours away.

There is a chance I'll need to make this trip myself, and I'm not sure how much or what kind of help I'll have at the pick up location. My plan is to drain the oil and remove both the compressor and motor from the tank.

Question for those that may be familar: Besides the standards (screwdrivers, socket set, wrenches) am I going to run into anything funny that will require special tools on the Porter Cable to get this done? Best to know now rather than 4 hours from home.

Based on what I've researched the entire compressor probably weights around 480 pounds. My guess would be that the actual compressor weights about 100 pounds, the motor probably weights 60 to 100 pounds, and the rest is the tank, does this seem about right?

Thanks in advance,

Hans

 

[The Cobbler]

some tape and a pen to label wires.
adjustable wrenches
pry bar
mechanics wire
can wit a lid or something to put fasteners etc in

 

[Kaizen]

If you have a trailer with a ramp try strapping the whole thing to a 600 pound d handle dolly and roll it right on. Bring twice as many ratchet straps as you think you will need


Edit....didn’t see it was 80. Yea take it apart. Too tall.

 

[RossOlsen]

Don't move it without removing the motor and compressor. If it is a vertical model, it will be on its side if you don't.
Not real hard to do.

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[hans109h]

Don't move it without removing the motor and compressor. If it is a vertical model, it will be on its side if you don't.
Not real hard to do.

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Yup, that's the plan. I'm just trying to make sure I don't show up to move it and find out I need a Torx T47 bit to drain the oil or something goofy like that.

Hans

 

[rlitman]

If you're already planning to remove the pump, just keep the pump vertical and don't bother to drain it.

 

[hans109h]

If you're already planning to remove the pump, just keep the pump vertical and don't bother to drain it.

Great suggestion. Thanks.

 

[BukitCase]

My DevAir 80 gal. has taper-locks on sheaves, might wanna throw in a set of allens; some of those had allen screws, gonna be a bit tricky to take motor and pump off without loosening the belt(s)... Steve

Afterthought - guess I forgot about regular bolts and slotted adjustments

 

[Davefr]

I moved a 60 gallon IR unit without any help. If you're using a pickup, just position the compressor so it's right against the down tailgate. Now just pivot it horizontal using the tailgate as the fulcrum. To be on the safe side you could attach a come along or rope to the top of the tank and the front of the bed so it won't slip back or sideways when pivoting.

Make sure you have plywood or cardboard in the bed and just slide the compressor in all the way.

At the destination just reverse the process but make sure you're on a level surface. You can probably walk it in to it's final site.

I agree that for a 80 gallon unit it would be best to remove the pump and motor.

Be safe!