Re: Foldable Shop Cranes?

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Bob . If you permanetly bow that top extendable boom, you have 
a real PITA on your hands.................MO
{Steve Mick}
http://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Kinker" <maxwedge11@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: Foldable Shop Cranes?


The 2 ton model would be the one to get. i have a Harbor Freight 2 ton,
non-foldable, that handles big blocks with ease. The 1 ton won't give as 
much
lift heighth, also is made of much smaller square tubing. My 2 cents.

Bob K



----- Original Message ----
From: Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 9:25:54 PM
Subject: Foldable Shop Cranes?


Hey all,

A buddy of mine is looking at buying a shop crane that he would use once or
twice a year at most. Is the 1 ton from Harbor Freight okay for such 
irregular
use? I wonder if the 1 ton will be strong enough if the boom gets extended 
for
our older big cars and big block Mopar engines?



1 Ton Foldable Shop Crane $99 with coupon
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-93840.html
Maximum working capacity: 1 ton
Boom extension capacities: 1 ton @ 36-1/4", 3/4 ton @ 45-1/2", 1/2 ton @
50-1/4", 1/4 ton @ 50-1/4"
Height capacities: 1 ton @ 82", 1/4 ton @ 94"


2 Ton Foldable Shop Crane $149 with coupon
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-foldable-shop-crane-35915.html
Capacity: 4000 lbs.
Height: 90-3/4" @ 1/2 ton, 86" @ 1 ton, 80" @ 1-1/2 ton, 75-1/4" @ 2 ton
Boom length: 42" to 63-1/2"

Thanks,
Gary H.


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