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So I recently bought (another) stationary engine, a genset this time.
Getting it onto my trailer wasn't a problem as I just "crossdecked" it from the sellers trailer, getting it off was a different matter as I don't have hoist, forklift etc. and it weighs 200+ Kg
I normally use an old shop delivery trolley as temporary transport, but the moulded plastic in the middle means the engine base won't sit flat.
A few minutes with the multitool and a flap wheel soon had it flat.
Found an offcut of OSB which cut up to (nearly) fit and held with a few sheeting bolts.
A prybar and some rollers made from 20mm conduit had it to the rear of the trailer to make room for the trolley, no it hadn't sprung a leak, that was water from the cover I had over it.
Made a ramp out of an offcut of Rhino board supported by wood blocks packed underneath and up she came.
Ran out of winch rope so re-positioned to the back of the trailer for another pull to get it centred.
All done and ready to winch down the loading ramps
Getting it onto my trailer wasn't a problem as I just "crossdecked" it from the sellers trailer, getting it off was a different matter as I don't have hoist, forklift etc. and it weighs 200+ Kg
I normally use an old shop delivery trolley as temporary transport, but the moulded plastic in the middle means the engine base won't sit flat.
A few minutes with the multitool and a flap wheel soon had it flat.
Found an offcut of OSB which cut up to (nearly) fit and held with a few sheeting bolts.
A prybar and some rollers made from 20mm conduit had it to the rear of the trailer to make room for the trolley, no it hadn't sprung a leak, that was water from the cover I had over it.
Made a ramp out of an offcut of Rhino board supported by wood blocks packed underneath and up she came.
Ran out of winch rope so re-positioned to the back of the trailer for another pull to get it centred.
All done and ready to winch down the loading ramps