'Engine' hoist

[Jon Wildsmith]

Thought I'd test the 2 ton rating on my engine hoist to get the back of the 100 far enough off the ground to change the rear springs ...

 

[chapel gate]

Passed the test then?...

 

[Chris]

Nice cave Jon. How are you finding working on level ground? Must be a bit strange.

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

it passed the test Working on level covered concrete is a bit of a luxury but I'm getting used to it!

 

[frank rabbets]

Can't see any rust in the tail gate Jon.

 

[BobMurphy]

2-ton engine cranes are very useful things and get used for all sorts of jobs .

Like assembling a Milling Machine .

(How tidy it all was back then ).




Good to see that the towbar passed the test as well .

Bob.

 

[IRLGW]

Its not the ram or jib you have to watch on those, Its usually the castors that collapse and cause the injuries...much saver with a log and long stick I reckon.

 

[frank rabbets]

If correctly rated it should be safe at the rate. But it's only a lifting device not a supporting device so you should put supports under before going further.

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

There were 2 axle stands under the back ends of the chassis to support it once lifted.