Looking for ideas on loading 300lb generator on/off pickup

Date 03-20-2012 16:24

Got this heavy brute and now scratching my head to figure out a way tolad and unload without it crushing anything, including myself. Would apreciate .jpg of anybody with a great system I could buy or build...

By TozziWelding (**)

Date 03-20-2012 17:07

Grab a hold of it and heave :lol:

By rlitman (***)

Date 03-20-2012 19:57

Maybe use an engine hoist. Does it have a ring to lift from?

By hillbilly (**)

Date 03-21-2012 00:36

What about a good ole heavy tree limb?

By Cactusthewelder (*****)

Date 03-21-2012 01:37

Hit about 20 mph in reverse then Slam on the Brakes ! Problem solved.

By Sourdough (****)

Date 03-21-2012 06:33

Don't you have a really strong retarded friend?

If you dont, you really need one. Mine comes in handy all the time......

By Sourdough (****)

Date 03-21-2012 21:59 Edited 03-21-2012 22:12

Alright, when my retarded friend is not available, here is what I use; it's 2 7/8 drill pipe, with xx heavy 3" cross member. It comes apart with pins, and I have had it maxed out with a 3408 cat motor before.

Cheap, and simple, and it works good............here's a picture of it.

I guess I am my own retarded friend, becaUSE i DON'T KNOW HOW TO POST THE PICTURE. sAYS IT'S TOO big........damn these computers..........

By jacanfora (*)

Date 03-21-2012 08:01

Yep, engine hoist.

By atc250r (**)

Date 03-21-2012 01:56

Build a frame for it using square Receiver Tubing (2"x2" ID roughly with no seam; most steel shops sell it). The receiver tubing frame needs to be above your box sides when the generator is in your truck, and leave the ends of it "open" near the box sides. Then buy 4 implement jacks from Harbour Freight. Weld a vertical leg (2" x 2" light wall square tube) to each jack and then another piece gets welded perpendicular to those "legs" at the top of them. Those perpendicular pieces will slide into the receiver tubing frame of the generator and you can jack it straight up, drive your truck underneath, then lower it into the box. The vertical legs will likely need to be around 3 or 4 feet tall.

I built that set-up for my last skid and it worked great for 900 lbs+. Cheap enough, too. I have pix on my other computer, but not this one sorry.