Best engine crane?

[Russ_16v]

Wasn't sure where to put this, so mods feel free to move.


So i'm finally thinking of buying one, instead of begging/borrowing one. I don't take engines out regularly, so i'm not planning on spending megga bucks, but has anyone got any recommendations?


Iv found this one on the Bay that looks like it will do the job:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-TON-FOL..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item588dd1f889

 

[Scrooge]

I have that, it does e job but sometimes does wheelies if you have it extended out. It won't tip over as its on the other four wheels but the rear two leave the ground.

 

[Russ_16v]

Apart from that, it works ok mate? Not going to fall apart after 5 minutes? lol

 

[Scrooge]

I've had mine 5 years, it works 100%. Even lifted a whole triumph stag off the floor by a metre the other week without damaging anything.

 

[Sam@NP]

Russ, re-mortgage the house, ring snap-on and get the bloke to deliver one of everything in is van. Simples.

 

[Russ_16v]

Lol! Does the job then, good to hear

 

[Russ_16v]

Russ, re-mortgage the house, ring snap and get the bloke to deliver one of everything in is van. Simples.

Don't tempt me, our Snap On guy keeps pestering me to spend some more money lol

 

[Scrooge]

I need so much from the snap on guy it's ridiculous, I was going through the catalogue yesterday. God I'm going to be skint

 

[mark123]

I have that one too. Workmanship could be better but it does the job just fine.

 

[Rob669]

Same as mine, works fine (slight hydraulic leak but nothing major). Packs away tidy enough. You're welcome to see it in action in a week or so (just realised what a dull offer that is though!). I'm in Chippenham and the Ph1 engine is coming out for new belts and gearbox change.

 

[Russ_16v]

didnt realise you were so close dude!

 

[Rob669]

Taking off and landing every day from J17 these days. I work in Bristol (though hating the M4 as it's crazy fast these days). I was recommended that crane by another off here and it's fine.

 

[Tony Hunter]

We have the exact same one at work, it works fine, only me that uses it for taking the race car engine in and out.

 

[Russ_16v]

Cheers Tony, looks like il be ordering that

 

[Laine_16v]

I have the same KMS eBay special engine crane, they work absolutely fine!

 

[Polmac]

Yep, Mines the same and does the job well for the cash, gumtree has a lot of decent priced second hand ones if its only for occasional use

 

[Tony Hunter]

Ours came with a free engine stand, some idiot threw it away when I was on holiday.

 

[Dan519]

looks the same as mine that I've had since 2003 and still working perfectly

 

[Jamie86]

cool now I know who to ask to borrow one now

 

[Russ_16v]

Thank you all, very much appreciste the input

and Jamie of course <3