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Safe methods of pallet hoisting
QUESTION:I usually use 4 slings, one around each corner block on the pallet...
Or a forklift ( way easier ), but you'd need to find a used forklift and if
you run a business you may also need a forklift operators certificate.. This
usually involves paying for some instructions about safety..
Have a look at this video.. It will tell you everything you will ever want
to know about forklift safety issues, and altho the spoken language is
german, it is very self explanatory
ANSWER: I got 3 donated 'pallet lift trucks' dropped off for price of shipping(er,
trucking). I cannabalized two of them to make one but it doesn't have a
drive wheel, so you just push it to where you want it. I know a bit of a
pain, but in my setup it sits in a central spot and not used too often( just
loading/unloading the pickup. Without the drivewheel I'm not worried about
the forklift law boys coming in and fining me.
It's real nice to use it to lift up the lawn tractor(800#) to service it too
!
Only needed 2 big car batteries(24V total) to run the lift. Good for 2000#,
just a bit better than my old back can lift.
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