This engine hoist worth anything

[throttlejunkie1]

Garage selling yesterday. One of the items I came across was this engine hoist. I don't know if it works, the seller didn't know either. He said $20 and you can take it home. Took up too much space at his house so he stuffed it in his trailer. I didn't take it home because I didn't have a way to get it home. Gonna have to borrow a truck. But I took his name and # down so I can call him today.

This is something that I hear of people needing all the time and no one ever has one.

EDIT: I just noticed the lift cylinder isn't even there

 

[Tom2]

Not familiar with the brand. You can get a new 2 ton hoist from HF for about $170 or so on sale.

If it works - I'd say it's worth a good $100-$150 on CL. If it doesn't work, might just need a new seal (probably not a big job). So if you're not gonna keep it, should be worth your while to flip it I would guess.

 

[WRX/Z28]

Looks like the ram is missing, which is the only part that can really go bad. It's worth $20 anyway, and you can put an HF ram on it for cheap.

*edit. I'm not seeing the replacement ram on their site at the moment, but it's usually there and generally $40.

That basically means you could end up with a $60 shop crane with a brand new ram.

 

[throttlejunkie1]

Looks like the ram is missing, which is the only part that can really go bad. It's worth $20 anyway, and you can put an HF ram on it for cheap.

*edit. I'm not seeing the replacement ram on their site at the moment, but it's usually there and generally $40.

That basically means you could end up with a $60 shop crane with a brand new ram.

Gonna give him a call in a bit and see when he's available today

 

[diesel research]

Don't know if you have compressed air, but if so, an air-over ram is a nice upgrade.

 

[Farmrod]

guy i know has that exact hoist and it is tough as nails ask him where the cylinder is and if he doesn't know try to get him to knock some more off and if he doesn't, go ahead and get it it's worth the $20

 

[Stephenw]

I have that exact shop crane. Unlike one from HF, mine was made in the USA.

 

[throttlejunkie1]

Alright he called me back.......he sold it

Thats what I get for snoozin

 

[Weps]

it was worth that in scrap value.

 

[bluebolt]

That's the exact one I have, put a HF air over hydraulic cylinder on it, love it!

I would have given $20 for that in a heartbeat.

 

[Frank The Plumber]

The industrial wheels are worth $50. Even if it's missing a part or two a guy could build a unit or repair that. You could easily re sell that for $100. Scrap on it is most likely $40.

That's a gift horse.

 

[KenS]

He who hesitates is lost.

 

[throttlejunkie1]

He who hesitates is lost.

Well, I blame it all on myself. Even though I shook the guys hand and said I would be back tomorrow....guess that don't mean anything anymore to some people

 

[Weps]

don't beat yourself up too much. there is always another deal out there. hoists aren't rare and you still would have had to put time and effort into that one.

 

[Danglerb]

I wouldn't fault the seller too much, he wanted $20 and the thing out of his trailer, and it went to the first person that was actually going to take it away. 95% of the people at a yard sale that shake your hand and say they will be back tomorrow you never see again.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

That's the exact one I have, put a HF air over hydraulic cylinder on it, love it!

I would have given $20 for that in a heartbeat.

Have an item number?

 

[throttlejunkie1]

I wouldn't fault the seller too much, he wanted $20 and the thing out of his trailer, and it went to the first person that was actually going to take it away. 95% of the people at a yard sale that shake your hand and say they will be back tomorrow you never see again.

Oh I don't fault the seller. Didn't bother me but for maybe 5 minutes or so then I was over it lol.

 

[Shadowdog500]

I wouldn't fault the seller too much, he wanted $20 and the thing out of his trailer, and it went to the first person that was actually going to take it away. 95% of the people at a yard sale that shake your hand and say they will be back tomorrow you never see again.

+1, I've put a couple things aside for people who never came back. You want me to hold something you pay me for the item, then I put it to the side for you to get your truck.

Chris