mickeyw Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've been looking out for an engine hoist for a little while now. It won't see a lot of use so I'd prefer to spend as little as I can sensibly get away with. From reading other posts on here and elsewhere it seems that the 1 tonne types are still capable of lifting a V8, or even a Td5 at full reach (250kg rated). It also seems most can lift more than they are rated to (to a point). Clarke, Sealey and various unbranded ones crop up on our favourite auction site regularly in varying forms, fold up, not fold up, bolt together from kit and so on. I have looked at Sealey's NC10, Clarke's CFC100 and this unbranded model as being among the cheapest. I know cheapest ain't always best but that's where I have started. Who has experience of these, and are they up to Landrover abuse? Maximum reach seems to be around 1160mm on most of these, but that's measured from the boom pivot. To my mind a more useful figure would be from the end of the boom to the lift cylinder, that is to say the actual distance it can reach over an object. My main requirements are, it must fold for storage, must be upto LR engine or gearbox weights, be able to reach into LR engine bay, have wheels that can cope with a block paved driveway, and not be to much of a piece of cr4p . Any model recommendations, other advice and tips would be appreciated. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I wouldn't worry, just get a cheapy, for light use they are fine. I have a nutool one and have lifted a tonne on the half-tonne setting no probs (didn't know at the time)! The welds look pretty naff, but they seem to survive ok. Just buy what's cheapest, provided it has sufficient reach. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I currently have one of these Clarke Folding Jobbie and I can't recommend it enough. Especially as it is Nige's.... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've got the same as Mark, although I didn't swipe it off anyone If you are going to need a crane only occasionally - wouldn't it be better to hire one? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Perhaps we need a 'tool archive'. Bit like the tech archive but this time offering tools rather than information. I have an engine hoist which I have just bought and used but with any luck it will now gather dust for a year or more. Perhaps those with tools they are prepared to loan could post them to the archive with a tool index. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlandy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I got one of these too http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/...g-workshop-cran I have also extended the boom and legs so that I can remove a defender engine without removing the front bumper - it seems to cope ok, but idread to think how much i have overloaded it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I got one of these Draper 1 ton ones from Costco for less than half price £190 or less IIRC. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I currently have one of these Clarke Folding Jobbie and I can't recommend it enough. Especially as it is Nige's.... Mark :rofl: He does, .....and he does. And it is good, had a V8 and a LT95 on it joined together with no issues Not expensive either (well, esp in Marks place } Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Bates Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've got one of the Sealey Yankee 2ton engine lifts, easily lifts engines and gearbox's out as one lump and has 6 wheels instead of 4 which makes it more stable and easier to move when folded. I also use it for lifting landys onto tall axle stands to do axle changes and welding underneath etc, I bought it from a local agricultural equipment supplier on one of Sealey's offers for £160, well worth checking out the special offer leaflets and local suppliers to see whats available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammoj28 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I bought this one not long ago: http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Folding-Engin...ton-Sealey-PH20 Bloody heavy duty and lifts big engines with ease. Great value too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yep, I got one of the Sealy ph20 as well, agree it is a good bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I used to have one like this from Machine Mart but in 500kg form. It wasn't much good folded as it didn't stand up very securely and fell over often. You can just make out the tiny little tabs that flick down to hold the crane upright when folded. Also when dragging it around it rolls on its casters and they flop about and cause the top end of the crane to bang on your chest right where it hurts. Also the ram pump lever is all pivoted on the frame and so removing the ram means dismantelling the pump handle mechanism. I would prefer this type as the ram and pump is all one unit and can be removed for other purposes. Also when folded it stands on 4 casters so it is easier to move about. It also has a handle on the top to drag it about by 'neanderthal' fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles tout terrain Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I've got a Telehandler by JCB never had any problems! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have one of these: 2 ton engine hoist, eBay It's Rolson, cheap and Chinese, but actually quite well built (and 3 grunts heavy!). I have used it to lift the entire front of my disco when fiddling with the front axle. Although when I bought it, it was only £99.99, and I collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I've got a Telehandler by JCB never had any problems! Lol i have two, one made by merlo and one made by massey ferguson i do like the idea of a tool archive though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpodmore Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I 've got a clarke one. Been fine for me. one of my wiser investments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thank you Gents, Telehandlers and tractor loaders Such brutality! Probably very good for pulling a truck apart, maybe not so good for the delicate positioning of an engine in a vehicle that you want to remain intact. Oh and too much £ for me Looks like everyone is getting along just fine with the cheapy/borrowed ones, but still dreaming about the fancy expensive cranes. Alas I don't know anyone local to me who will lend one for more than an afternoon. If I just wanted it for a weekend, yes I would hire one. However normal enthusiast style faffing about generally requires longer availability. On top of all that I like to be self sufficient where possible. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Mine is available for loan. Depends what you call local. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks for the offer of lending yours Steve_d. And thanks for everyone's input too. I took a trip to my local auto factor to see what they could offer. I've ended up with the Sealey NC10 which looks to be pretty much a ringer for the Clarke Folding Jobbie that a number of you have. For reference the distance from where the ram attaches to the boom, to the hook is ~850mm when horizontal. So I think this should be fine for reaching into a Defender engine bay to lift a factory positioned V8, but a 200Tdi may need more reach. That said I think it would be easy to extend the reach if necessary. It lifted a V8 with ease at full stretch, the ram is rated at 3 tonne so even with an extended boom there must be grunt to spare. The rest of the frame looks man enough to cope. Another plus point is how small it folds up. At £140 inc VAT I think I got a pretty good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickjaxe Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I got a 1 ton sealey of ebay £130 (new) inc P/P, lifted my 2.25d of it longest reach but had to take the bumper off to get the hook far enough back over the engine. Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Reviving an old topic. I am looking to replace my Clarke 1 ton crane with a 2 ton. although the Clarke has served me well I find moving it around on just the rear castors a pain as a previous comment also the reach is limited having added another hole in the arm it has started to tip occasionally. So my plan is to get a 2 ton with a longer reach and sell the older one to cover some of the cost. There are a number on Eblag for just under £200 in various colours but probably basically the same. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 Holy thread revivals! One of mine too! I can report that my Sealey NC10 has sustained a LOT of use and even more abuse, and as a result of using an extended boom and serious overloading has become a little misshapen. I'd say it was a bl00dy good buy. I'll be interested to read people's thoughts on the best 2 tonne models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I have an SGS 2ton hoist, had it for about 15 years works well. It's been used for all sorts including lifting the back end of a 110 during chassis swap. The 6 casters mean it's manoverable and it has good enough reach/lift to clear the radiator. Occasionally the length and width of the legs is a pain but normally a re-position sorts it. Mine is kept inside but still looks good especially for it's age. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 49 minutes ago, miketomcat said: I have an SGS 2ton hoist, had it for about 15 years works well. I also have the same. It may even have been Mike that recommended it! It's great and still works nicely after at least a decade outdoors in the rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Somebody mention engine hoists........... Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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